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 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 …
How to Make a Muscle Balm out of Horsemint Horsemint is a plant that is found all over the Southeastern United States, and it is the perfect natural remedy to use for soothing sore muscles. You can turn horsemint leaves into a powerful balm that can provide immediate and lasting pain relief in a few …
Survival Firearms On A Budget Few would argue the importance of firearms in an overall prepping plan. Firearms can provide you with food as well as protecting you and your family. The reality is, in a total societal collapse situation, firearms can make the difference between success and failure. Unfortunately, if you are just getting …
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 …
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 …
