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.
5 Things You Won’t Likely Find Anywhere If The Apocalypse Comes
With all that’s going on in the world right now, the thought of the apocalypse has certainly crossed a few people’s minds. But that got us thinking: what are the most important items you need in time?
7 Books Every Prepper Should Read
The global pandemic and the economic and political instability that followed have sparked a renewed interest around the world in survivalism and emergency preparedness. Every day people are being forced to take an honest and sober look at how to prepare for the worst, should growing volatility and social unrest continue to increase worldwide.
Carrying A Handgun For Self-Defense
In any realistic effort to be prepared to the fullest extent to provide for the well-being of oneself and loved ones, you have to consider the carrying of concealed weapons. In contemplating going armed, the responsible individual is confronted by a concern about encountering the police and the potential consequences.
19 More Survival Tips for Time in the Wild
Surviving in the wild is not easy since every dangerous situation is different. Moreover, there are several factors that contribute to the challenge of being able to survive in the wild such as location, season, and equipment available.
The Black Plague – The Disease That Keeps Re-Emerging
At the beginning of the month, in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, a city was on high alert. They confirmed a case of a deadly disease that has persisted centuries after it caused the most lethal pandemic in human history, the black plague. The question that kept popping up in the media was, how much do people know about the plague, and are we at risk?
Survival Lessons From The Mountain Men: Courage, Tenacity, and Grit
The early fur trappers who worked the icy streams of the Rocky Mountains lived a hard, lonely life. With the westward push of pioneers and gold seekers still years in the coming, the trappers of the early 18008 had the alpine meadows, the craggy peaks, and the rolling hills of the high country virtually all to themselves.
Dealing With Body Temperature Loss In The Wilderness
The instructor in the survival class was standing outside a lean-to shelter constructed of parachute nylon. As the sun beat down on his students, it was difficult for them to imagine the frozen environment which he was describing.