It is every outdoor adventurer’s dilemma: How can I carry the items I need to survive an emergency yet cut down on weight? Those who venture into the wilderness miles away from help must be prepared with the skills and tools to cope with survival situations. Yet, being far from civilization means that they must …
Prepping For a Flood
Not every disaster is world ending, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less devastating to those involved. Floods are a serious threat that can ruin lives; as we saw with the post-Hurricane Katrina flooding, floods can easily decimate entire cities. Prepping doesn’t have to be reserved for End of the World as we Know it …
Types of Dangerous Plants
Whether you have a green thumb or can’t tell the difference between an Ohio Buckeye and a Virginia Creeper, it’s a good idea to have a working knowledge of poisonous plants. It’s an important survival skill to have should you find yourself lost in a wooded area, as it prevents ingesting the wrong thing …
Honey Medical Survival Uses
Honey has a multitude of emergency medical survival and natural hygiene uses. During a long-term disaster it will be difficult, or perhaps impossible, to call 911 and receive help. Grocery store shelves will empty quickly during a SHTF scenario. If you are fortunate enough to find a bottle of over-the-counter medication, the sticker price may …
ISIS Power Grid Attack Threats – Will Terrorists Make The Lights Go Out?
ISIS is threatening to take down the U.S. power grid. Earlier this month, Israel National News agency, Arutz Sheva, reported that Yemen experienced a nationwide blackout that occurred because of terrorism; warnings about the attack were ignored. The power grid is America’s most vulnerable and antiquated piece of infrastructure. Rumors about attacks on the nation’s …
EMP Attack Threats From Iran Discovered Military Manual Found In Tehran
The controversial Iran nuclear deal sparked weeks of heated debate. Now, another potentially deadly hidden secret has emerged from the rogue Middle Eastern nation. National security experts who claim to have read translated excerpts from an Iranian military manual have stated that an EMP attack against the United States has been in the planning stages …
How to Build a Proper Latrine
One of the joys of outdoor recreation is the chance to get away from civilization, but getting away from modern conveniences means that running water, and therefore toilets, are often not around; precautions are needed to properly dispose of human waste. Appropriate sanitation is not only important to minimize health risks, but it is also …
How To Grow A Cinnamon Tree And Why You Should
Growing your own pharmacy will help protect the health of your loved ones during a long-term disaster. Even before the power grid fails or The Harbinger economic collapse warnings come true, you can utilize what you grow at home to help cure what ails you without a steep price tag or ingesting unnatural chemicals. Cinnamon …
Preparing Your Body for Outdoor Physical Activity
Exercising outside provides a wealth of benefits. The outdoors provides plenty of clean air and offers physical challenges for your body that an indoor gym can’t. But do you know if your body is ready for outdoor recreation? Are you trying to do too much too soon in order to be prepared?. As a leader …