Posts Tagged ‘urban survival’

The Colony: Where Could They Find Drinking Water?

Posted on September 2nd, 2010 by Leon

The only water supply was polluted with dead animals and debris. What could the cast members of “The Colony” do to find water? Their response was to build a cistern and pray for rain. Here are three other, easier ways to gather potable water.

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Connor Doran Brings a New High to ‘America’s Got Talent’

Posted on August 28th, 2010 by Leon

I never knew you could fly kites indoors. But Connor Doran has used his kite-flying skill on “America’s Got Talent”to inspire millions!

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How to Stay Cool During a Power Outage/Heat Wave Emergency

Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Leon

Think about possible weather scenarios – hot or cold – as part of your family’s preparedness plans. How will you stay cool if some emergency knocks out the power grid during a heat wave?

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Leon’s Interview on “Doctor Prepper” Blogtalk Radio

Posted on July 27th, 2010 by Leon

Monday night I was interviewed for an hour on the James T. Stevens “Doctor Prepper Talk Show,” on BlogTalk Radio. You can listen to the interview here.

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Firestarter Review from Bug-Out Survival

Posted on July 17th, 2010 by Leon

Murphy’s Law, as it relates to survival making, states that the more desperately you need a fire, the harder it will be to start!

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Selecting a Magnetic Compass

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by Leon

What should an outdoors enthusiast look for in a magnetic compass? Land and sea navigation expert Blake Miller helps you chose one that will fill your needs!

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Five Top Survival Psychology Books

Posted on June 4th, 2010 by Leon

Most of us can’t take all the survival field classes and seminars we’d like to, and only a fool would create a real emergency to see how he might react! But these five books will help you develop the most important part of any wilderness survival kit: the survival mindset!

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Survival Tips for a Tornado Disaster

Posted on June 2nd, 2010 by Leon

I’m afraid of tornados, and if you live in an area where the twisters are possible, you should be too! You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to be prepared.

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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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Great Survival Food Recipes: Small Game Jerky

Posted on May 24th, 2010 by Leon

Great Survival Food Recipes: Small Game Jerky

Venison or big game jerky is common, but few use small game animals as the basis of that frontier staple. Making jerky is a great way to clean out the freezer at the end of the season and create tasty snacks out of last year’s harvest.

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