Emergency Medical Kits – Best First Aid Kit Under $150
Emergency medical kits are must-haves for outdoorsmen, homesteaders, travellers and survivalists alike. Minor injuries can quickly become life-threatening emergencies without access to proper medical care. Disclaimer: The author has no formal medical training or qualifications. (See the resources below to learn more about emergency field medicine and hands-on training.) Let’s be frank here. Most commercially-produced emergency […]
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The Best (and Worst) Survival Bags
Every serious prepper needs a survival bag. After all, what good does all that gear do you if you can’t carry it? When choosing a bag, it must be tailored to the person and the environment in which it will be used. For instance, wilderness survival requires different tools (and, consequently, a different bag) than […]
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My Weird Bug Out Bag – You’d Never Guess What’s Inside
Most experts will recommend you purchase a bug out bag that is designed to carry a bunch of weight comfortably (20 pounds or more), with a sturdy internal frame, large waist belt, heavy-duty straps and clasps and equipped with various MOLLE attachments. But maybe it’s not such a good idea. While these will undoubtedly carry […]
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How to Build the Perfect Survival Kit
Building a survival kit, in my opinion, is far better than buying one for this reason: You’ve thought about and know how you’ll use every item in it. Simply, you know what you’re getting when you build it yourself. Store-bought kits are good. Self-built are much better. So what makes a perfect emergency preparedness kit? Let’s first […]
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Daily Survival Tips – Vol. 5
Survival Tips Survival Tip of the Day: Almost without exception, amazon.com will have the lowest prices on non-regulated gun smithing parts and accessories, like AR-15 hardware, pistol holsters, magazines, etc. Tip of the Day: For a simple, effective toothpaste, mix water and baking soda with 1 -2 drops of peppermint or cinnamon extract/oil. Tip of the Day: If […]
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