No matter how harsh the wake-up call is, some people still have a hard time accepting the immediate reality. When SHTF and people are ordered to evacuate, some will choose not to, and they will end up in the grim statistics.
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Key Considerations For Having A Base Camp
This year we saw how people in California were forced to evacuate and how the story repeated month after month. Some flew off to stay with friends and relatives, while others were forced to stay in improvised camps. Their stories and the media coverage should be solid reasons to plan for the future and establish a base camp.
Creating A Survival Notebook For SHTF Times
The winter months can be, at times, either monotonous or bustling,much like any other season. However, due to the piercing of cold and the lonesome feel of naked earth, one can be easily persuaded into motionless, lazy days of rest and tranquil. It is those monotonous moments we will discuss in this article. More precisely, we will discuss about the need to create a survival notebook.
How To Pick A Tactical Pen For Your EDC
In some states, the limitations regarding EDC tools will force you to improvise if you want to stay safe. Carrying a survival tool such as a tactical pen is a great addition to your EDC, but you have to carefully pick the one that’s right for you. It may seem a simple task, but the devil is in the details.
Knowing What Plants to Eat in the Bush
Surely, being the outdoorsman that you are, you have had the pleasure (or lack thereof) of viewing the stellar film titled “Into the Wild”. If you haven’t, you should, though it may leave you feeling some type of way for a spell of time (totally worth the overwhelming emotional beatdown).
Masking Cooking Odors in the Wild
Ever heard an exhilarating tale of a family out on a simple weekend excursion cooking a delicious dinner over an open fire. Or maybe keeping their cooler just outside the tent for the night (the lid on, of course…), only to have a near-death experience. Not to mention a speedily depleted supply due to the unexpected company of a bear or some other famished animal?
10 Poisonous Plants That Look Edible
Do not be deceived by looks alone. Not all poisonous plants look bad; some have attractive visual effects. Just because a plant smells and looks good that doesn’t mean that it is fit for consumption – the reverse also holds true.
7 Tips to Survive Cold Weather Camping
Camping during winter is beautiful especially watching the snow-capped mountain and ice skating. However, the freezing nights are simply unbearable. As such, before setting out, be well prepared and carry the right gear in order to survive camping.
Foraging for Edibles In The Concrete Jungle
We can all agree that life in the concrete jungle is not easy. However, it will become almost impossible during a prolonged crisis. Once the cities become cannibalized of resources, your chances of survival will get thinner. One of you choices besides scavenging will be to look for edibles in the city. Weeds are your primary choices and here is what you should be looking for.
Best Survival Gear for Shelter Building
If survival were broken into three priorities, it would be fire, shelter and water. Foods gets left out of the top three because we all have more time than we think without food. However, when you really get down it, of the top three, what do you want to have above all? Many people would say water.
Survival Myths – Drinking Urine When You Are Out Of Water
If you are stranded in the wild or in an environment that lacks water you have to make do with what you’ve got in order to survive. Some people will do everything to survive, including drinking urine to quench their thirst. Let’s see where this myth comes from and if drinking urine is safe or not.
How To Survive A Flash Flood
Exploring the great outdoors can be as dangerous as it is beautiful. Learning how to survive a flash flood should be basic knowledge for outdoors men. You may think you found a perfect place for camping, but it could be the worst decision you are making. Your geographical environment, weather conditions and topography of the local terrain should be carefully considered. Otherwise, you camp could be washed away by a powerful flash flood.
Toxic Wilderness – Avoiding Mother Nature’s Deadly Defense
The nature that surrounds us is beautiful, there’s no question about it. However, the luscious forests and diverse wildlife can hide some toxic dangers. If you love to explore the wilderness or if you plan to bug out into the woods at some point, you should learn to avoid and protect yourself against Mother Nature’s toxic defense.