First Aid: Ligament and Tendon Injuries There are very important differences between ligaments and tendons, and injuries to either one will have different impacts on the body. In many cases, it is easy to identify whether an injury is caused by a torn or ruptured ligament or tendon, and this can help to ensure that …
How to Avoid Impediments to Your Situational Awareness Maintaining constant and effective situational awareness is an essential facet of survival, whether facing a SHTF scenario or during the normal course of our lives. It’s important to recognize that there are times when we’re not always on top of our game, and it’s very easy to …
Reasons Why We Worry About Dirty Bombs The mention of dirty bombs doesn’t seem to send fear coursing through the veins of the population at large. Maybe this term is benign enough to make these weapons seem relatively harmless compared to a biological or nuclear attack. However, dirty bombs are extremely deadly, and they can …
Banana Fungus Threatens to Kill Global Supplies One of the biggest risks to our global food supply is a lack of seed diversity. Huge, multi-national agricultural companies have found ways to coerce farmers around the world to use only their seed products. This has led to a limitation of varieties of plants that are available …
How to Make a Simple and Effective Pepper Spray with CURRY Curry is not usually the ingredient of choice when thinking about making homemade pepper spray. However, the active ingredients along with its oily consistency can produce an effective and highly-irritating product. Take a look at the steps below and see how this simple recipe …
Another Earthquake, Another Reason to Prepare for the Worst A large Earthquake struck Southern Japan on April 15th, 2016 in the middle of the night, causing widespread damage and trapping scores of people. While deaths were minimal compared to the scale of the disaster, the devastation blocked roads, made access to medical services difficult and …
What Can You Fit in Your Backpack? There’s no shortage of ideas, tools and resources that are designed to help us to prepare for a SHTF situation. As we build our stockpile, collect supplies and get deep in the throws of prepping, it quickly becomes apparent that we have a lot of stuff. While …
Bug Out Basics: Thinking Strategically or Tactically? One of the biggest weaknesses that preppers have relates to poor planning for bugging out. We may have the best gear, a sturdy vehicle, a shelter far from urban areas and a general plan. However, we often overlook the details that are essential to success. This focus on …
Are You Physically Prepared for Survival? Physical fitness is one of the most important things that you can do to get your body ready for the challenges of a survival situation. Getting into an exercise routine will also help you to rest better, think more clearly and have more control over your emotions. Contrary to …
Back to Basics: Hit the Ground Running in Wilderness Survival Situations With all of the tips, tricks and tools available, it’s really easy to complicate the simple when it comes to getting established in the wilderness. It’s important to remember to focus on the three basic aspects of wilderness survival before spending too much time …
