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Preppers, hikers, campers and other folks of an outdoor persuasion are constantly fussing over their backpacks. There is no chore too boring, no job too big, and no task too great for folks who rely on their packs to get them through the day, and they will stop at nothing for any improvement, for any […]
I travel for work a fair amount. On average, I spend one week a month on the road. During the busiest times, I’ll spend 5 out of six weeks traveling the United States with the occasional trip abroad. Through my travels, I’ve walked the streets of London, sweated over a plate of hot fried chicken […]
If you are a DIY sort of person, you have probably already dealt with charging your vehicle’s battery when it goes dead. It is an entirely common problem and one that every driver should know how to handle. Unfortunately Mother Nature sometimes conspires against us or we might live in a setting where we cannot […]
There is a piece of prepper lore that tells us water from a natural source that is fast-moving, bubbling, or rapid is safe to drink from. Conversely it informs us that we should never drink from slow moving, nearly still or standing water. If you consider this advice it would seem that sourcing water from […]
Anyone that has ever spent time outdoors understands all too well what a menace mosquitoes can be. Aside from inflicting maddening aggravation, mosquitoes may also carry various life-threatening diseases and parasites. Protecting yourself from mosquitoes will go a long way to preserving your mental health as well as your physical health, but in the middle […]
The very idea of eating bugs is going to make most people feel queasy from the get-go. And then you go in compound matters by trying to chow down on some of the biggest, beefiest bugs there are, grasshoppers? Good grief! This is a fairly common stunt on certain shocking TV shows, with segments that […]
When the time comes to camp in the great outdoors, you’ll be exposed to all the splendor, and the might, that nature can muster. When the weather turns bad, this can prove quite a severe test of your ability to endure and improvise. It is important when camping that you know when to pack it […]
Having a contingency plan to supply yourself and others with calories in a long-term survival situation is a cornerstone of prepping. No matter how well stocked your pantry, no matter how many MREs you are carrying, things can always get worse, and running out of food due to consumption, spoilage or loss is a possibility. […]
The double constrictor is a slightly stronger knot with an extra riding turn. This is particularly useful for tying the knot in a slippery line like baling twine, because it adds friction. On the other hand, it can be more difficult to tighten properly. Check out the quick animation below, then you can go ahead […]
A good knife is one of the most important purchases that any prepper will make for their survival kit. The knife is one of the most versatile and elemental of tools, and will be used for all kinds of tasks in all kinds of situations. But most of us have much more to buy than […]
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