Everyone knows water is important for survival. Go 1-2 days without it and you’re in for a pretty bad time. The human body is 65% water and 2-3 liters of this water is expelled every day via sweat, urine, and excrement. This means you need to replace that water on a VERY regular basis or …
Category: Emergency Preparedness
How to Build a Proper Survival Kit
Most of us are familiar with the standard bug out bag, but this catchall for 72 hours worth of survival should be considered more of a bigger picture kind of tool while a survival kit is the barebones items you need to survive. The exact contents of a good survival kit will vary with the …
America’s PrepareAthon! Increases Preparedness Awareness Nationwide
Whether you’re new to disaster preparedness or a seasoned prepper, there is always something to learn about preparing for emergencies. With the global climate changing rapidly, it is more important than ever to be prepared for an emergency. Disaster can strike at any time, but if you, your family, and your community are prepared, damage …
Baking Soda Camping/Survival Uses
Baking soda. Is there anything it can’t do? Okay, it may not be able to fight a bear, but the powdery white stuff has about a zillion different uses, including those relating to camping and overall survival. Check out some of these uses and don’t forget to stash baking soda with your camping gear or add it …
See in the Dark: 5 Emergency Candles You Can Make Right Now
It’s just about impossible to be prepared for every situation and while we all know that it’s important to keep emergency lights and candles in every bug-in and bug-out kit, sometimes you come up short and need a little light in a pinch. From crayons to sardines there are a lot of ways to add …
EDC on a Commercial Airline Flight
Everyday carry gear. Traveling by plane can be both fun and stressful. There are so many rules and regulations regarding what you can carry onto the plane that it may give you a headache just trying to figure out what to pack in case of an emergency. Having an emergency survival kit is important when …
4 Camping items that have multiple uses: The 2nd one may surprise you
The idea of “less is more” certainly applies to camping, with the goal usually to bring as few things as possible. After all, you’re camping, not glamping! With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few multi-use camping items to bring with you on your next Great Wide Open excursion: 1. “Swiss Army …
The Best Survival Games to Improve Your Skills
For survivalists and preppers, basic knowledge and skills are essential. If you are looking for ways test your knowledge and abilities and even improve them, here are some of the best survival games to try: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Game Go old school and test your survival knowledge with the Worst-Case Scenario board game. The …
Earthquake Safety & Survival
On March 17, 2014, Los Angeles experienced a 4.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest the city had seen in two decades. Fortunately this event caused little damage, but if you live in an area prone to earthquakes, it is important to be prepared for them as they can strike at any time with devastating force. The …
When to teach your child about guns
Article By: Paul Dutton Every parent asks themselves this question. If you’re lucky enough to be brought up with them, this probably isn’t a big deal for you. However within the last five years, more Americans are first time gun owners with little to no experience. This can be a challenging issue for a parent, …