Bad weather has traditionally been the cause of many disappointments of backcountry trips, sleepless nights in inadequate sleeping bags, and even injury and death directly or indirectly. Becoming your own weather forecaster when exploring the great outdoors is a skill required for long-term survival.
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Bugging In – The Number 1 Ultimate Guide
What is bugging in, anyway? The vast majority of situations that occur in our daily lives are handled without us even knowing it. When you hear sirens, the emergency services are handling all of the emergencies. However, what happens when you hear commotion and disorder, but no sirens? Of course, the first thing you do is ring them. Now, what happens when they have no resources left to handle what is going on? Large scale disarray, for whatever reason, will require you to look after yourself.
Man Tracking Techniques Useful For Search and Rescue
Tracking techniques are useful for hunting purposes, but they prove their true worth when searching for a missing person. Tracking man is not an easy task, and you need to have a lot of experience in the field besides mastering the theory for man tracking techniques.
The Gurkha Kukri Knife – An All-around Survival Knife
After buying my second Gurkha Kukri knife, my wife started saying that I have a knife obsession and I have too many of them. I tried to explain to her that finding a perfect survival knife is an ongoing search and it’s just like finding the perfect partner in life. She didn’s seem too much impressed by my explaining, and she still thinks I should stop buying knives. Well, what can you do…
Emergency Preparedness On A Budget
Emergency preparedness on a budget may sound like a fairytale for some. After all, it takes a lot of time, but most importantly, a lot of money to be prepared. Facing a disaster is not only a matter of knowledge, but it’s also a matter of resources.
Common Poisonous Plants You Should Steer Clear Of
Few people know that many common vegetables and fruits have parts, which if eaten, are potentially lethal. From this article, you will learn about common poisonous plants that are a common occurrence in most of our living areas.
From Survival Watches to Solar Power: Innovative Technologies A Prepper Can Count On
As consumers, we are in a hurricane of products. Each year companies are pressured to put out more gear and better gear. They have stakeholders to please, so they must sell that gear, too. If you are doing your homework, you will find great new gear for your bugout bag each year. There will always be those staples that just get the job done. Still, it’s important that you take advantage of the advances in technology.
Learning To Recognize and Treating Dangerous Heat Disorders
It’s the time of the year when a lot of people have to deal with various heat disorders. Not being able to recognize the signs of heat disorders and provide proper care can lead to disaster. These health issues are somehow still not being given the attention they dissever, and it’s something that people handle without proper care. The old “it will pass” habit is still present when it comes to heat disorders.
Camouflaging Field Equipment To Remain Undetected
If one day, you will have to bug out into the woods, staying away from other human beings will become a major and complicated on-going task. Remaining undetected requires for you to also know a few camouflaging field equipment techniques. It’s more than just making sure you’re not leaving tracks and trash behind.
Bowfishing – An Effective Survival Skill For The Wilderness Explorer
Bowfishing is becoming more and more popular amongst preppers and survivalists. Bowfishing combines hunting and fishing, and it’s a skill that can provide good eating if mastered properly. You don’t need expensive gear or complicated fishing gear to become skilled at bowfishing. You need training and a lot of patience for a successful hit.
Shooting Fundamentals of Long-Range Hand Gunning
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n important part of using any piece of quipment effectively is knowing its capabilities and limitations. Fire-arms are no exception. We all know that handguns are close-in defense weapons. However, what exactly are their range limitations? Long-range hand gunning is a skill that takes practice to master, and there are a few shooting fundamentals you need to learn.
The Thistle – A Great Source Of Food, Medicine And Raw Materials
The thistle has a bad reputation, almost everyone is familiar with it and its prickles, a number one characteristic. Livestock owners hate it because very few domesticated animals will feed upon the plant. Thistles are despised herbs, regarded as a noxious weed by farmers. However, the way I see it, the thistle is a wonderful plant with many useful treats for preppers and homesteaders.
Long Distance Alpine Journeys And Their Hazards
If you enjoy exploring the great outdoors of it you happen to have a bug out plan that includes alpine journeys; there are a few things you should prepare for when traversing alpine terrain. This is a harsh, exhausting journey that requires proper planning and physical strength.