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 Can Delicious and Nutritious Beef Stew for Long-Term Storage A lot of people are under the impression that it is difficult to can entire meals. The reality is there is a variety of meals that can be safely stored for months or even years if they are prepared properly. Beef stew is one …
How to Make Dehydrated Mashed Potato Flakes One of the most versatile and easy to prepare dehydrated foods are potatoes. You can cube or slice them and produce some delicious meal options in a matter of hours. You can also dehydrate them and turn the potatoes into flakes that are easy to store as well. …
How to Field Dress and Cook a Gopher Gophers are known as voracious pests that destroy crops, but they are also an abundant source of food. Don’t think twice about catching and killing them for your next meal if you are in an area where they are present. Let’s look at a simple guide to …
Simple Knife Sharpening Techniques That You Must Know Keeping blades sharp is important for the protection of your knives, and a good blade will make cutting objects safer and easier. While sharpening knives isn’t rocket science, there are a couple of things to consider to make the process easier on you and your blade. Sharpeners …
Scorpion Stings: Dangers and Treatment Options Scorpions are generally assumed to be present in the desert Southwest and California. However, various species exist throughout the United States. While the majority of them thrive in hot climates, they have adapted and can be found in northern parts of the country as well. Fortunately, most species are …
Practical Considerations Regarding Survival Bars Survival bars have evolved considerably from the bland crackers that were commonplace on marine survival kits or Cold War shelter food supplies. However the added choices that are available do not always translate into better and more beneficial products. Let’s look at some things to think about when choosing the …
Five Surefire Ways to Attract Mosquitoes There are a lot of ways to repel mosquitoes, from using commercial bug-sprays to utilizing an endless list of home remedies that have worked for generations. However, the best way to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes is to avoid attracting them in the first place. Unfortunately, we tend to …
Tinder, Kindling And Starting Fires Quickly Tinder and kindling are often used interchangeably, but they represent two different categories of fire-starting material. It’s important to have an idea of what material works best in order to conserve resources and get fires started quickly and easily. Let’s take a closer look and highlight some important things …
DIY Self Feeding Fire – 14+ Hour Fire! You may have seen pictures on social media or videos on Facebook showing various ways of building a self-feeding campfire. Some people say to build a reverse fire (wood piled largest to smallest), others swear by a horizontal log fire (where you split a long log in …
