Ticks aren’t just creepy little bugs, they are also the harbingers of disabling and even deadly disease. Most people know about Lyme’s disease, but ticks…
November 2016
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Morse code was developed in the 1830’s to transmit language over the then new telegraph. The basic premise of Morse code is similar to binary…
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There is probably no category of knowledge with more myths stuffed in than survival skills. Survival myths are all over, they get repeated word of…
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Despite what Tim Kaine thinks, guns weren’t responsible for the terrorist attack at Ohio State University yesterday. In fact, a gun is what stopped…
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Having an ax in the wilderness can be the difference between surviving or thriving. But like all gear, it can’t take care of you if…
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Fatwood is basically wood with a high resin content. This means that there are natural chemical accelerants in the wood. These accelerants will make it…
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Depending on what caliber pistol you have, and where you live, going to the range can become an expensive hobby fast. While there is no…
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The main advantages to survival in the tropics are warmer weather, higher availability of water, and higher availability of food. But simply because water and…
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It’s a shame that it’s even something that we have to think about, but the reality is that we live in a world with people…
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An axe is a great tool to have with you in the wilderness. But an axe is heavier and bulkier than a folding saw and…
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Fishing is a great way to get food for survival. But one drawback to fishing for survival is that the most common method of angling…
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As I have said before, the people who commit violent crimes are not looking for a sporting fight, they are looking for victims and they…
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Wind can be a major difficulty in getting a fire started, but it doesn’t have to be. With a proper design for your fire build the…
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Modern fire starting devices utilize chemical accelerants, while primitive fire starting methods tend to rely mainly on friction. But there is a method that bridges the…
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Any number or disasters could leave you without access to medical supplies, including the otherwise easy-to-obtain, over-the-counter medicines. The irony is, that the same circumstances…
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Survival isn’t camping, and it doesn’t just happen when the weather’s nice. If you are in a real survival scenario where you are living from…
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Even though you might have everything you need as a prepper and survivalist, that doesn’t mean you are prepared to survive. That’s why it is…
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Wilderness survival in the cold means heat retention above all else. You can last for 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water, but can…
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When most people imagine themselves in a survival situation, they picture themselves in a beautiful forest at the edge of a lake. While that might…
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When building and planting a vegetable garden, especially when space is a major factor, it can be tempting to use every available square inch for…
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Being able to properly identify animal tracks and determine their approximate age is a great skill to have for wilderness survival. It can help you…
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Whether you are attempting to cross a frozen lake for expediency in a wilderness survival scenario, or are just having fun on the ice, if…
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Out of all natural disasters, earthquakes are by far the deadliest. They come with absolutely no warning, and have the power to shake infrastructure to…
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If you are deep in the wilderness, whether you are backpacking for pleasure or trying to get out for survival, having a strap on your…
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Given that these days you can get a paracord bracelet that has a fire rod incorporated into the design for less than $10, I don’t…
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Whether for stealth during hunting or for evasion, camouflage is a survival necessity. Both hunters and military units have developed various forms of camouflage over…
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In most street fights and assaults, at some point, your opponent will try to dominate you by grabbing a hold of you or your clothing. …
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As I have written about before here, not all fires are equally beneficial in all circumstances. For those times when warmth is needed and fuel…
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Trees are a valuable source of wilderness survival necessities. From firewood, shelter material, cordage, food, and even water, trees can provide nearly all of your…
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If you are preparing for survival, you’ve probably asked the question of whether it is all worth it or not. Maybe you have some friends…
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These days severe weather hardly hits without some warning, offering us precious time to prepare and stock up in case the weather is bad enough…
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Small game traps like dead falls are effective tools, but few bush craft tools are as effective or as versatile as nets. Nets can be…
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No one tool is right for every job. The benefits of having a semi-automatic rifle like an AR-15 for survival are plentiful, but that doesn’t…
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Steve Callahan was a “moderately experienced” sailor that suffered shipwreck while attempting to cross the Atlantic and was stranded at sea and successfully survived 76…
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Whether setting a bone and digging out a bullet, anesthesia is going to make the ordeal easier on both the patient and on the “survival…
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The odds finding yourself in an active shooter scenario are slim, but for the victims of these incidents, the odds don’t really matter. If you…
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Pine isn’t usually the first tree that comes to mind for wilderness survival, especially for food. But the humble pine tree doesn’t always get the…
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An alcohol stove is a great piece of gear to have. Whether for backpacking, bugging out, or an alternative cooking method for disaster preparedness, an…
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Clear, clean-flowing steams will not always be available to you if you are in a wilderness survival situation. Even if you do come across a…
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Canned food is some of the most common survival food there is, but there is one crucial tool you need: a can opener. So what…