What a difference $150.000 would make for all the preppers out there. This is an old problem, and there’s not enough time or money to do all the things you want to get done to reach self-sufficiency. Eventually, you have to face the fact that If you’d just do something you’d be better off than if you did nothing.
Tactics And Decision Making In A Self-Defense Situation
Almost all shooting school instructors teach that the conditioned reflex is supreme in a self-defense situation. In armed confrontations, you will, under stress, react as you’ve programmed yourself to do. This is true, as repeated practice builds a set of conditioned reflexes which can serve you well in deadly danger. Conditioned reflexes have their problems, though.
The Hidden Poisons In Your Pantry
Do you have any poisons in your pantry? Before you answer “No” so quickly, consider that potatoes, lima beans, and peanuts could all be poisonous under certain conditions. Of course, an excess of such things as common salt may also be harmful. Also poisonous are apple seeds, rhubarb leaves, and more. So, read on.
EMT – A Skill With Inestimable Value
EMT is perhaps the most valuable skill for the survivalist. It will serve both in everyday use and as they would if called upon in some future emergency. Hunting, gardening, and repair skills come immediately to mind but perhaps none is more likely to find lifesaving application today or down the road than the one that deals with the emergency medical treatment of the sick or injured.
Backtracking – Finding Your Way Back To Camp
Finally standing over that ridge taking the photos you’ve been after for the last couple of hours, you’re filled with a sense of accomplishment. Unfortunately, it’s soon replaced by overwhelming panic, when you can’t remember which way back to camp. It doesn’t really matter whether it was the excitement, the long walk, or mesmerizing surroundings, either way, you’re lost. At this point backtracking your way to camp is the only chance of making it out of the wilderness.
Shoreline Survival Tips – Staying Alive Near The Sea
The vast majority of the population of the United States lives within a few hours drive of a coastline. Theoretically, therefore, we can assume that the majority of Americans, when faced with a SHTF scenario, will be within traveling distance of an ocean or sea. These shoreline survival tips will come in handy if you find yourself amongst those people.
Making Trail Foods For Wilderness Exploring
A few steaks, some bags of chips and a case of beer or soda pop will usually get you through an easy weekend overnighter of hunting or target shooting. And this only if the weather’s mild. Long wilderness expeditions to remote usually require proper trail foods. Dehydrated or freeze dried foods that are as light come heavily spiced to overcome the cardboard factor. However, you can make your own tasty trail foods and here are a few recipes.
Ten Tips For A Low-Impact Bug-out Campsite
Building a low-impact bug-out campsite means tread lightly. Protect rather than destroy. Leave it cleaner than you found it. Melt into the environment and leave no trace. Above all, it’s an attitude and method for healthy living in the outdoors not only for preppers but also for the average camper.
Raising Rabbits And Butchering Them For Organic Meat
If you are interested in becoming more self-sufficient, you should consider raising rabbits. You can start with only a few animals, and within a year, you will have a fine supply of organic meat for your larder.
The Vital Importance of Owning A Gun Safe and the Top Qualities To Look For In One
There’s simply no question that a gun safe is the best way to store your firearms. But even though many gun owners are fully aware of that fact, they still don’t take the time or spend the money to actually go out and buy one.
Mountain Survival – How To Survive In The Mountains
The mountain environment can be an unforgiving place. Most people immediately think of ‘falling off the mountain,” but be assured that weather, rockfall, avalanche, or even simple route-finding can be hazardous. Mountain survival is about planning and thinking before acting.
Surviving a Grid-down Disaster – Part 2
In part one of this article, we talked about all the potential threats to our grid systems and how our reliance on technology affects us. We also talked about how to become a part of the solution before a grid-down disaster occurs.
Top Gear You Need When SHTF
Eventually, the day will come when SHTF. Are you going to be ready? If you don’t already have your survival kit in place, now would be a good time to start preparing. Because, when that day comes, you’re not going to have time to run to the local hardware store or place an order on Amazon.