When exploring the great outdoors, you always have to consider the possibility of running into one of its residents. While most of these encounters are harmless and leave you with nothing but a scare, in some circumstances, you may not be so lucky. If it’s got a mouth, you may very well end up with scars from animal bites, or even worse.
Preparedness
Keeping Good Hygiene Without Your Usual Amenities
Whenever I re-watch the movie Cast Away, I can’t help but notice that the hygiene situation is downplayed, and our hero seems to be doing just fine. However, if you think about it, the time he spent on that island without soap and other amenities is quite long. It always gets me thinking about what preppers would do in that type of a survival situation concerning their personal hygiene.
7 Essentials When Choosing Chickens For Your Homestead
Let me start by saying that there is no right or wrong when choosing chickens for your homestead. However, there are some key characteristics that one should know before building a flock of chickens for self-sufficiency.
Updating Your Survival Gear – What Stays And What Goes?
Most of us who are in the survivalists “select club” and have been preparing for a long time have the affinity to get emotional when it comes to our survival gear, and we often become too attached to it. Deciding and acknowledging when it’s time to update our survival gear, and most importantly, when to let go of old stuff is rather difficult for us.
Can CBD Oil Help You Cope With A Traumatic Experience?
Many people have experienced some form of trauma in their lives, from a tragic loss to being involved in an accident of some kinds. Trauma has a dramatic impact on our ability to cope with life.
Things To Remember When Calling 911
Everyday in the United States, thousands of people call for the help of law enforcement agencies, fire services, or emergency medical services. We’ve come a long way when it comes to calling 911 for help, mainly thanks to technology and education.
Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness
Your neighbor next door just told you his brand new Ford Mustang was stolen last night. He had it locked up, had the alarm system on, but whoever stole it was a pro; it was gone and was going to stay that way. What did he do wrong?
Why You Always Should Carry A Survival Hatchet in the Wilderness
Is there a survival hatchet in your home? Perhaps we would be better off to ask the question, is it important to carry a survival hatchet? What are some the qualities a survival hatchet should have? As with any type of survival gear, there are always going to be pros and cons and certain things that need to be traded off.
The Versatile Machete Is A Must Have Tool For Preppers
For the woodsman and the outdoors enthusiast, a good machete can be a great survival tool. A machete can do the same things a knife and an axe can, although chopping down large trees is not ideal. However, after years of using various machetes, I can vouch for it as being a good and dependable tool in the wilderness.
Fishing Tips for Preppers and Survivalists
In any endeavor or occupation, the experience is the best instructor. Freshwater foraging is no exception. To develop expertise usually takes months, years to accomplish. Practice “hands-on” as much as possible. For the neophyte or a moderately experienced angler, I’ve compiled information that will aid in fish capture.
A Shortwave Radio Can Give Preppers Peace Of Mind
Wars are fought on many different battlefields. Where once nations waged war only on small areas of land or sea, the technology of the 21st century has expanded the arenas in which nations confront one another.
Survival Kits – Savings and Satisfaction For Preppers
Survival kits suit preppers. Survival kits offer 30 to 50 percent savings so you can buy more gear for the dollar. Kits let you add custom features so you can hide weapons or add other special touches to exactly suit your needs.
The Importance Of Dependable Communications In The Event Of A Natural Disaster
Natural disasters leave a trail of damage in their wake, from the destruction of homes and businesses to crippling critical infrastructure that we rely on daily. One of the most immediate impacts of hurricanes and earthquakes is downing our communications grids, which cuts us off from our communities and leaves us in the dark from important information.