Archive for the ‘Making Survival Kits’ Category

Make a Common Sense Urban/Wilderness Survival Kit

Posted on May 27th, 2010 by Leon

When it comes to wilderness or urban survival, being prepared is just common sense, and you should insert a healthy dose of that commodity into any disaster or emergency planning!

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Make a Survival Kit Part of Your Wardrobe

Posted on March 11th, 2010 by Leon

Make a Survival Kit Part of Your Wardrobe

What you’ve got to work with is what you have! When possible, always carry your ten essentials. But this collection of survival items, integrated into your wardrobe, may get you through an emergency!

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Prepare for Electric Power Outages – Survive the Storm

Posted on February 27th, 2010 by Leon

Prepare for Electric Power Outages – Survive the Storm

One of the more important aspects of urban survival during winter storms is lighting. Without a lighting plan, you could end up in the dark from when the sun sets at around 5:30 p.m. until dawn. The right lighting supplies can make this situation more bearable.

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Runner’s Urban Survival Kit Can Be a Lifesaver

Posted on February 15th, 2010 by Leon

Survival situations can happen when you least expect it, or in places where such a thing doesn’t make sense. Like when you take off for your evening run or decide to take a quick walk.

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Runner’ Survival Gear, Attitude, Save Her Life

Posted on February 13th, 2010 by Leon

Runner’ Survival Gear, Attitude, Save Her Life

“It’s pretty scary to get in as much trouble as I did only a few miles from town,” she says. “I easily could have died.”

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Include Charcloth in Every Survival Kit

Posted on January 13th, 2010 by Leon

Maybe the best thing about charcloth is that you make it yourself, and the materials are free. It belongs in every survival kit

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Survival Kits You Should Always Carry!

Posted on January 11th, 2010 by Leon

Survival Kits You Should Always Carry!

BEWARE! If you don’t know how to use the materials in the (wilderness survival) kit, and don’t practice with them, you may develop a false sense of confidence. This attitude could get you in a lot more trouble!

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