Five Practical Uses for a Necktie Neckties are more than just a way to project a professional or formal appearance. They have many uses that can be particularly useful during a crisis. As they become less and less popular in daily attire, you should still consider keeping one on hand at all times just in …
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 …
Toxins in Fish and How to Minimize Exposure Much of the pollution that we generate either soaks into our groundwater supply or finds its way to the ocean. Unfortunately, both of these destinations are sources of water, food and nutrients for almost every type of fish or marine life that we eat. While the problem …
Do You Need to Worry About Sand Flea Bites? Sand fleas are a nuisance in many parts of the world along shorelines. In some cases bites from these critters can lead to serious medical conditions. There are two types of fleas that love to bite the lower legs and feet of humans, and it’s important …
Biosafety Levels and the Threat of a Global Pandemic Thousands of microbes that can pose a threat to human health are being tested or engineered in labs throughout the world. These range from studying the common cold virus to creating biological agents that have the potential to wipe out a significant percentage of humanity. In …
The Impact of Local, Regional and National Disasters The vast majority of disasters that we encounter are localized and confined to a relatively small area. While this makes providing relief services as well as access to basic essentials easier, it also gives us a false sense of security that this will always be the case. …
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 …
The Potentially-Fatal Danger of Energy Drink Overdose An Arizona teen recently died of a heart attack at a Mexican beach resort after spending the day consuming energy drinks instead of water. She reportedly told her father that she didn’t feel well and suddenly collapsed and was unable to be revived. This is just one of …
Do You Know How to Build a Prepper Pyramid? A prepper pyramid is a nice way to illustrate the hierarchy of needs in order of importance during a SHTF or survival situation. They are patterned after the familiar “food” pyramid that shows us how to achieve a balanced daily diet. Some prepper pyramids vary in …
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 …
