Nov 07
I attended a survival course once and we had to make fire the primitive way, while the knowledge was good I was left with one distinct thought: ALWAYS have lighters and/or flints around. Since then I have stashed lighters everywhere, in vehicles and bags and all around the house. Sure I might have been exposed …
Sep 17
So you carry a handgun for self defense…perfect so do I. Let me ask you something: how many gunfights have you or your close friends been in over the last 10 years while here on US soil? The answer is probably none. Now let me pose another question to you: how many vehicle accidents have …
Mar 29
Look up a preparedness forum or check out some of the comments on a preparedness article after a major event. Common themes involve guns, ammunintion, stocking food to the ceiling and water in tanks, some medical supplies and other misc items. Skills are always relevant so there could be some discussion surrounding that (i.e. how …
Nov 19
Today I was witness to a very violent car accident which left one driver literally in pieces, it happened right in front of me on the highway while traveling around 75 mph. Since I was on the scene immediately I was able to quickly assess the situation and provide help when necessary before first police/fire arrived …
Apr 30
I went for a early morning run last week, it was a bit chilly and windy but it wouldn’t have been the first time the weather didn’t cooperate with my plans. The rest of the day went well although in the evening I felt a bit sore and went to bed early. The next morning …
Dec 04
By Red Beard. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. If possible, always seek professional medical help for diagnosis, medication usage and dosages. I am merely providing general information. No matter what event thrusts you and your family into a survival situation, illness and injury will always be a hazard. Obviously, if a war were …
Sep 18
By Michael. It isn’t always important to have clean hands while camping. But it is very important to have clean hands while preparing food, eating, and after a bathroom break. When we are home, if we want to wash our hands, it’s easy to go to a sink and wash them. We usually have a …
Apr 26
Last Friday I was in my office just going over some stuff on my computer, I stood up to go get some coffee and my lower back felt a little strange. That strange feeling turned into discomfort and then pain within an hour. Later in the afternoon the straw broke the camel’s back occurred, I …
Sep 18
Band-aids are great when you have small cuts or open wounds. Irrigate the wound slap some antibacterial goop on there and follow up with a band-aid, no big deal. But what about when a band-aid won’t work? Suck it up and just deal with it right? Not so fast Rambo. Small wounds/sores can be the …
Aug 19
Mosquitoes LOVE to feast on me. I can sit outside on my patio and get nailed 10 times within a few minutes by what seems to be a flock of mosquitoes, this while everyone else in the vicinity remains unscathed. When I’m out in the woods if I do not sleep with heavy repellent on, …
Jul 19
My buddy Ranger W, who happens to be a frequent guest contributor on this site always mentions dental care when I query him about relevant articles to write. I’ve been blowing it off for a while so I decided to finally get down to it. After all the topic is very relevant, you could be …
Jun 07
By The Maj Do you or someone in your family take a daily medication that is necessary for survival? If so, what are your plans post SHTF? Many people have conditions which require daily medication and missing a prescribed dose may be the start of a very bad situation. Most of these people do not …
May 06
By The Maj Staying clean by today’s standards in a post SHTF world will be a task that is close to impossible. The daily, sometimes twice daily, bath or shower will become a thing of the past and the old joke of “bath night Saturday” will no longer be a joke for most people. The …
Apr 18
In a perfect world a trauma patients are picked up by professionals at accident scenes and taken with much haste to a medical center where a staff of surgeons and other medical professionals await their arrival. The patients are then afforded the best possible care in a sterile environment with every convenience of modern medicine …
Feb 11
By Ditch Doctor The first step to prepare and protect your family from disaster is to first protect yourself. You can’t take care of your family and friends if you become a victim. Did you know that 2,150 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease? You need to know the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment …
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