What’s the Difference Between Hollow Point and Other Ammunition Not a lot of people understand the importance of using the right ammunition under different scenarios. Some bullets are ideal for target practice whereas others are designed to cause as much devastation as possible. The two most discussed types of ammunition are hollow point and rounded …
Common Survival Uses for Tarps and Ponchos Tarps or plastic sheets are often seen as an accessory and option in survival kits and gear. However, they should be an essential component that is included in every bug out bag and backpack. They crinkle, they can get in the way and they can be cumbersome. However, …
First Aid: How to Identify and Treat Shock Shock is an outward sign of a host of life-threatening medical conditions that indicate the patient needs immediate care. However, the manifestation of shock can take on many different forms, and some are more obvious than others. Let’s look at some of the common signs so that …
Why Fire Ants Sting and How to Deal With Them Fire, or red ants, are particularly aggressive and produce a very painful bite. Their bites are also potentially-lethal to pets and humans, especially if a victim has an allergy to bee stings. Let’s take a look at some reasons why they bite as well as …
5 Must Have Items That Will Make Wilderness Survival Easier The trick to bugging out and setting up camp in the wild is to keep things as simple as possible. While it is very important to learn good bushcraft skills, it is equally important to have the right supplies on hand. Let’s take a look …
Time to Prep/Upgrade Your Vehicle for Summer As the weather starts to get warmer, it’s important to look at your vehicle and survival kit, and modify it for summer driving conditions. The last thing that you want is to experience a breakdown in the middle of nowhere and have the wrong items on hand. Let’s …
Ahhhh Relief, 9 Simple And Natural Remedies For Mosquito Bite Mosquito bites heal faster if they are not scratched, and there are quite a few home remedies that can be used to soothe itching and swelling of the skin. Take a look at the following ideas and see if they can’t help you to find …
SHTF Remedies for Everyday Problems Right in Your Kitchen Chances are that you already have items in your kitchen that can be used to treat common, everyday problems. While the healing properties of some of these products are already well-known, chances are that using them for the following problems will be welcome news for many people. …
Quick, Easy and All-Natural Chapped Lip Remedies Most store-bought chapped lip remedies contain petroleum jelly and medication that is generally safe to use. However, if you ever run out and can’t get to the store, there are a few different home remedies that are also effective, all-natural and safe to use. Take a look at …
Unexpected Uses For Tea Bags Tea bags have a surprisingly-useful number of practical applications that everyone should know about. This is in addition to the health benefits associated with drinking tea that can also be very useful in a survival situation. Let’s take a look at how you can take advantage of fresh as well …
