Lighting Options for When the Power Goes Out

Posted on September 30, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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PowerOutageAre you afraid of the dark? Me either, but darkness brings about a whole new set of challenges you don’t need. When the power goes out and it happens at night-time, I can still get around my house just like most of you could as well, but not as quickly as I do with light. I can still make it out of my bedroom and down the hall to the kitchen, but navigating familiar paths isn’t really crucial. Light is needed for a lot of things more important than walking down the hall and having a plan for light if you lose power is another important step in becoming prepared for any emergency. [Read more…]

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6 Trees Every Survivalist Should Know & Why

Posted on September 30, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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Now is a good time to go out and flag the following five trees before the leaves drop (except the pine).  Revisit them in the winter and learn how to ID them by the bark alone.  Then again in the Spring with the buds and new leaves.

 White birch (paper birch)

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White birch is easy to identify with its distinctive, white, papery bark. The sycamore tree also has white bark, but it does not sluff off in thin, paper-like furls like the white birch. The sycamore also has large hand-shaped leaves versus the white birch’s smaller, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip. The birch leaf is also irregularly toothed.  These grow almost exclusively in northern climates. [Read more…]

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8 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Gas Mask

Posted on September 30, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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gas-mask-solo-web (1)The driving plot behind some of our best-selling post-apocalyptic fiction novels in America is a looming reality for many people and nations in the world. As droves of Israeli citizens line up at the post office in Israel to pick up their government-issued gas masks, many of us can’t help but ask the depressing question, “Should I buy a gas mask?” [Read more…]

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Fire Survival

Posted on September 30, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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fire-survival-hose-400x265 For fire survival, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames.

Heat and smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the super-hot air can sear your lungs. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Instead of being awakened by a fire, you may fall into a deeper sleep. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a three-to-one ratio. [Read more…]

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Treating a Snake Bite / How to prevent, recognize and treat snake bites

Posted on September 29, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment

snake-eyeAlthough nearly 8,000 people are bit by venomous snakes each year, there are usually no more than eight deaths. However, this should not lead backpackers and hikers to believe it isn’t something to worry about. Snakes do not want to waste their poison on humans, but rather rodents and other small animals to feed on. If a bite victim is not treated quickly, the venom can be deathly. Even a bite from a so-called “harmless” snake can cause infection or allergic reaction. [Read more…]

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Poisonous Spiders – How to Identify Them

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POISONOUS SPIDERS: THE BLACK WIDOW

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When considering poisonous spiders and spider identification, the first one that comes to mind is the black widow. In North America, there are around five species of the Black widow spider. You can easily identify the black widow, especially the female, because of it’s round, bulbous belly. [Read more…]

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Spear Fishing for Survival

Posted on September 29, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment

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Grrrrroonk, grrrroooonk is a sound I hear quite frequently near lakes and ponds where I live in Western Washington. It is the telltale sound of a bullfrog. This species is highly invasive to Washington state and they will wipe out any smaller animal in their path so it is legal to hunt bullfrogs here (frog legs are also quite tasty!) This article is about one way of hunting this frog with a fish spear! [Read more…]

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How to Build a Coracle

Posted on September 29, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment

coracle-6-538x354Once humans developed a need to travel on water in order to fish, trade and explore, cultures worldwide created lightweight boats consisting of the skin of an animal stretched over a light frame of wooden poles or strips. One such boat is the coracle.

This is a boat of the British Isles and is varied in design depending on the locality. Most coracles are round or boxy in shape, and are more or less a basket with the tarred skin of a bullock or horse stretched over it. [Read more…]

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DIY backpacking stove ultralight Soda Can Stove

Posted on September 27, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment

Guide to making a light weight DIY backpacking stove for boiling water or cooking.

 

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How to find or build a survival shelter

Posted on September 27, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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emergency-sheltersBuilding a survival shelter is an absolute priority, if you face a survival situation in harsh or unpredictable weather. A good shelter must protect you from the elements and be comfortable enough for resting and sleeping. Most people cannot survive unprotected from rough weather for more than a few hours.
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How To Break Down A Door

Posted on September 27, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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Breaking-DoorsAlright, let’s get this out of the way first: kicking down a door is not the best option for opening a locked door. It will damage the door and cost you lots of money to fix it. It is better to call a locksmith, pick the lock, or attempt to crawl in a window.

But let’s say it’s an emergency. You’re in a burning house and you need to escape and the door is on fire. Or your loved ones are in a burning house and you’re locked out. You can’t stand there fiddling with the lock, you’ve got to break it down! Or perhaps a loved one is stricken with a medical emergency and is locked inside a room or in their house. What to do? Be a man, dammit! Break down that door! You know you’ve always wanted to. [Read more…]

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After an EMP Attack – How To Get Home When it’s 700 Miles Away

Posted on September 27, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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WalkingHomeI sometimes have to go out of town on business just like millions of other people each year. The distance and locations all vary with the need, but in a lot of cases, I am unable to be as equipped as I would normally be around my home town. In some cases I travel internationally, but that is rare. Sometimes I only travel an hour or two by car so I opt to drive. In this type of situation, I can take my Get Home Bag and usually a firearm (or two) with me. [Read more…]

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How to Find the Best Survival Knife

Posted on September 27, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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SurvivalKnife-708x404I like knives. Actually, there aren’t many knives out there that I can’t respect on a certain level for their utility and in some cases beauty. Knives come in all shapes and sizes and have various compositions and specialties. They have different configurations and nomenclature and if you take a look around carefully you will see a high percentage of guys carry at least one clipped to a pocket. I must not like them as much as some people though because I don’t have that many of them. [Read more…]

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Training Your Dog For Survival

Posted on September 26, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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DogTrainingThere are millions of people out there who would never leave their dogs behind in any emergency situation if they can help it. That is wonderful and that sort of love and loyalty is to be commended. So I ask, why not take it one step further and train your dog to benefit you in a survival situation? [Read more…]

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Prepper Power! – The Advantage of Hydroelectricity

Posted on September 26, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment

WaterWheelPowerIt’s a fact that energy makes our lives far more comfortable and in some cases, even safer. Preppers who are able to have a reliable source of energy during and after an unexpected event, will fare much better than those without.

Being a Nautical Prepper myself, when I am at sea and at remote locations onboard our ship, we utilize several sources of energy; Wind (to propel the boat and to drive the wind-generator), Solar (panels) and Diesel (diesel powered generators). But there is one source of energy that we cannot tap into, but is available to terrestrial Preppers… [Read more…]

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25 Things That You Should Do To Get Prepared For The Coming Economic Collapse

Posted on September 26, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment

Do you think that you know how to prepare for the collapse of the economy?  If so, are you putting that knowledge into action?  In America today, people are more concerned about the possibility of an economic collapse than ever before.  It has been estimated that there are now three million preppersin the United States.  [Read more…]

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Top 10 Items You Need To Survive On The Road

Posted on September 26, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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SurviveOnTheRoad-708x404Surviving on the road is something every prepper dreads. But, it’s necessary in case of a major disaster or catastrophe that causes you to evacuate your home. In 2004, a record-breaking tsunami struck South Asia, killing more than 300,000 people. The next year, we witnessed the destruction of New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina. Then, there were the Southern California wildfires, recorded as the worst in US history. These wildfires caused the evacuation of more than one million people. [Read more…]

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Survival Training Ideas: 4 Life Saving Skills That Don’t Require A Formal Class

Posted on September 26, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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SurvivalSkillsThere is so much knowledge and information in the preparedness community. I love listening to experts speak from their experiences because I never want to stop learning myself. I enjoy reading novels that cater to the survivalist or prepping community because imagination is a skill everyone should have and could help you when you think there are no other options. I am inspired continually as I get the opportunity to take part in a daily dialog with the readers of the Prepper Journal. [Read more…]

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13 Survival Items No Hunter Should Be Without

Posted on September 26, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment

Screen_shot_2011-09-09_at_9.10.28_AMAs we get ready for hunting season, it’s time to consider the survival gear that we will be taking along with us. And as we wander off the beaten path, we should be carrying the equipment to handle the most common emergencies that we could face in the field. [Read more…]

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