When you find yourself in a survival situation or off-grid scenario, there is one very important factor to keep in mind (notably so, if you are as carnivorous as I am). I write this article about tracking as I travel, by bus, across the country, and am starving for some good red meat, but no stops are in sight.
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Things You Need To Survive In Hostile Regions
When traveling to foreign countries, there’s always the risk of things taking a turn for the worst. With the ever-increasing surge of terrorism and international drug cartels, you never know how you may end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Personal protection is a necessity for westerners who work or vacation abroad, that of course if they want to survive in hostile regions.
The Lost Art Of Map Reading – Part 2
In part one, we discussed what is on, and just how a topographical map can really be useful (especially with EMP attacks and grid failures constantly threatening our extremely “advanced” world). In part two of The Lost Art of Map Reading, we will explore more into how the compass and map work together, and just what a survivor should do should they find themselves without a map or compass altogether.
The Lost Art of Map Reading – Part 1
We could start this here article with a big long section on the importance of understanding how to read a map. However, I fear that that would take up every bit of the word count I have available. The number one reason, I am sure we preppers are all aware of, is the fact that with a grid fall (how unlikely is that…laugh out loud…) would take away our little magic abilities know as cell phones and GPS.
What To Do When A Valuable Group Member Goes Missing
It is definitely important to understand how to survive if you ever find yourself lost or stranded and all alone; but have you put much thought in what you’d do if your buddy or a group member goes missing and doesn’t return to the car or camp when expected?
Divining-Dowsing-Witching Water to the Degree of Survival
There is one thing that is notably important to your survival in any life situation: WATER. Though this may come across as an elementary fact, the processes of locating this lifeline can mean the difference between life and death.
Escape and Evasion Tactics for When S Really Hits the Fan
If (and when) things go south, you find yourself in a total doomsday situation (or perhaps some politician pisses off the wrong country, and everything turns to Red Dawn: Real Life Edition), understanding specific and efficient escape and evasion tactics can be highly critical.
Critter Chaos and Dangerous Animals Encounters
With the coming approach of warm weather, there are several preparations to consider. If you enjoy spring and summer hikes or maybe part of your bug out plan is to roll deep into some backcountry, you’ll need to be prepared for the fury of some dangerous furry animals.
Making A Proper Campfire In The Wild – 10 Campfire Designs To Build
When you get stranded in the wild, nothing boosts your moral better than being able to build a campfire and a shelter. While improvising a shelter can be rather easy if you have the proper resources, things can get complicated when building a campfire. Starting a fire it’s easy, but building a proper campfire to suit a certain set of needs is an entirely different story. This article will teach you how to make 10 campfire designs that will increase your chances of survival in the wild.
The Ultimate Survival Prepping for Sarin Gas Attacks
“Doomsday Preppers” have taken into careful consideration the different situations and scenarios in which survival prepping would be necessary, and one situation that may require attention is protection against sarin gas attacks or other chemical warfare releases in your environment.
5 Lessons The Most Unbelievable Survival Stories Can Teach You
People enjoy telling stories to their friends, family, or colleagues. The digital era enabled us to exchange anecdotes and life events with other surfers or followers and the Internet is now crowded with personal stories all over the globe. It seems like everyone has something more all less interesting to share with the world these days.
Recovering From Hypothermia Using Various Beverages – The Dos And Don’ts
During this time of year, a lot of people are affected by hypothermia. Many of them have no idea what hypothermia really is or what its symptoms are. When people feel cold they power through as they think it’s normal and soon enough things get worse, especially if they drink the wrong beverages.
5 Tips for Successful Natural Navigation
Traveling through the wilderness requires for you to learn how to use all your senses. The more you learn to merge your senses, the more you will be able to enjoy the environment, but also make it safer when navigating through. The following natural navigation methods should be known by anyone who plans on spending a great deal of time in nature.