The Lost Art of Map Reading – Part 1

The Lost Art of Map Reading - Part 1We 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.

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Nature’s Top 10 Healing Vegetables and Fruits You Can Easily Grow

Healing Vegetables - Nature’s Top 10 If you are looking to supercharge your immune system against today’s ever-evasive diseases, melt away that excess weight, or stimulate the brain while actively building barriers against stroke and heart attack risk, then look no further than…your own backyard or patio or garden plot (as you can grow thse healing vegetables literally anywhere).

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The Old Technique Of Planting By The Signs

The Old Technique Of Planting By The SignsIt’s about damn time that we begin to realize all that we’ve put out of whack in this great system we are part of. Using old hacks like planting by the signs in this modern world seems a little odd, but is it really? Our ancestors did it with great success and they left us the knowledge to use their techniques for a truly self-sufficient life.

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Exiling Fear in Survival Mode

Exiling Fear in Survival ModeIn most cases, the first thing to strike in a crisis-like circumstance, be it lone-surviving a plane crash in the ocean or finding yourself stuck as a hostage to violent terrorists, is fear. As we preppers should be fully aware, it is fear that inevitably leads to panic. This is precisely what happens to many people as soon as they find themselves in a potential survival situation.

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Making Confit – How To Preserve Waterfowl Or Small Game

Making Confit - How To Preserve Waterfowl Or Small GameWay back in 2012, we visited France and met some friends who made this beautiful country their second home.  We learned a lot about the culture, the cuisine and pretty much everything we can think of. Since our friends like to go hunting for waterfowl, they also showed us how to preserve it using a traditional French method called Confit. This meat preservation method can become quite useful for preppers and hunters, so make sure to read forward.

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Natural Disaster That We Still Aren’t Prepared For: Drought

Drought - Natural Disaster That We Still Aren’t Prepared ForAccording to Ready.Gov, nearly every part of our country experiences periods of reduced rainfall, which is what causes droughts. What is a drought? A drought is a period of irregular dry weather that runs long enough to cause a serious imbalance in our daily lives. During a drought, for example, crops can be damaged, and water supply can run short, which is why they’re recognized as serious events that can result in widespread destruction of communities. The severity of the drought, however, is measured by the duration, temperature, and size of the area impacted.

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Best Survival Non-Fiction Books

Best Survival Non-Fiction BooksAs shared in an earlier post, people enjoy telling stories to everyone, i.e. friends, family, co-workers and sometimes, new acquaintances they come in contact with. It is revelatory that these stories inspire to see what the human will is capable of.

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Boots-Choice: A Bigger Deal Than You Thought

Boots-Choice: A Bigger Deal Than You ThoughtWhen it comes to hitting trails, climbing crags, walking at the local YMCA, or just simply being on your feet for any amount of time, your footwear of choice is immensely important. One of the chief mistakes a new hiker makes when hitting the trails is said hikers choice in footwear. Let’s look at how to pick the best boots for your outdoor adventure.

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Pet First Aid And Care On The Trail

Pet First Aid And Care On The TrailWith warmer weather on the approach, many of us outdoors enthusiasts will be more than eager to get our rambunctious, cabin-fevered pooches out on the trail. There is nothing more appealing than having man’s best friend (be it dog or cat; that’s right, some of us do that!) out there as a trail mate. The following pet first aid requirements should be considered when exploring the great outdoors with your furry friend.

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The Lost Ways Review – The Secrets behind the Book

The Lost Ways Review - The Secrets behind the BookIt seems that the Lost Ways book will be the source of found ways of survival during the economic crisis in the near future. To know how true this is, many readers are inquiring about the book through e-mails. Thus, after receiving a lot of e-mails from you, my readers, I decided to do a comprehensive The Lost Ways review and share my thoughts.

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Crisis Communication Advice – Ditch the cell phone (or not?)

Crisis Communication Advice - Ditch the cell phone (or not?)Not very long ago (hardly a handful or two of years back) our communicational availability was a quarter (or less) of what it now is. If you could not reach John Joe on his kitchen phone and he didn’t come to the door when you knocked, well, you just figured he wasn’t home. Boy how times have really changed and nowdays it seems that communication is easier than ever.

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