The Crazy Things that People do and Your Security We spend enough time preparing for SHTF that we may miss the forest for the trees when it comes to day-to-day threats that we already face. There has been a rash of news stories about maniacs in our society that are finding new and amazing ways …
Practical, Yet Little Known Uses for Flashlights Your flashlight is much more than a source of light in the dark. It can be used for dozens of practical survival applications, and there are a few that you may not have considered. Let’s take a look at some ways that you can use this to your …
How to Prepare and Store Fresh Garlic for the Long Term Garlic is one of the most versatile foods out there. It can be grown very easily, stored for a long time, used for a variety of medicinal purposes and it tastes great in all kinds of recipes. There is a lesser-known way to peel …
Make a Backpacking Checklist Before Heading Out Even the most experienced backpackers can forget essential items as they are preparing for their next trip. You should always have a checklist handy and frequently update it in order ensure that you are not leaving anything behind. As we get into the heart of this year’s hiking …
Mosquito Repellents: Separating Fact from Fiction There is no shortage of tips, tricks and recipes for repelling mosquitoes out there, and some are more effective than others. We need to be more careful than ever when it comes to avoiding mosquito bites, and it’s important to know what is known to work and what repellent …
Practical Uses for 5 Gallon Buckets 5 gallon buckets are everywhere, and their practical uses are limitless. This makes them essential items to have on hand, and you can never have too many. Let’s take a look at a few examples of ways that you can use them in everyday as well as survival situations. …
Practical Tips About Building Tarps and Shelters There are a lot of different types of shelters out there, and we’ve talked about some easy ways to use tarps to build rudimentary ones . This is a good time to re-visit the topic and add some additional suggestions as more and more people head outdoors during …
Try This Simple Recipe to Make Dandelion Wine Dandelions are surprisingly nutritious, and we’ve touched on the benefits of using them medicinally before. However, did you know that you can also make a wine from these ever-present weeds? Not only is it possible, but making a batch is also very easy. The wine itself is …
How to Set up Your Hammock Perfectly Every Time Properly setting up a hammock can help to reduce wear and tear, drooping and coming into contact with the ground, vermin or pests. Unfortunately, a lot of people make the process more complicated and time-consuming than necessary. Let’s take a look at a few guidelines …
Simple Steps to Keep Warm While Sleeping Outdoors Nights can get chilly in the great outdoors, even during the middle of the summer. Believe it or not, many people lose a lot of body heat while camping during warm weather months, and cases of hypothermia are not uncommon. Let’s take a look at a few …
