Posts Tagged ‘wilderness survival’

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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Peter Kummerfeldt Survival Tip: Avoid Becoming A Lightning Casualty

Posted on July 27th, 2010 by Leon

“It is far safer not to get caught out in a thunderstorm than to try to protect yourself once the storm has started!”

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Win Free Firestarter: Where Was This Photo Taken?

Posted on July 24th, 2010 by Leon

Win Free Firestarter: Where Was This Photo Taken?

Include firestarter and charcloth in every survival kit. Here’s a chance to win one of these vital survival tools and to start your own pocket survival kit!

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Know the Signs of Heat Related Illnesses

Posted on July 24th, 2010 by Leon

Don’t underestimate the danger of high temperatures. Nationally, more people die of heat-related issues than of any other weather-related illness!

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Seven Survival Knots That Every Outdoors Person Should Know

Posted on July 19th, 2010 by Leon

Seven Survival Knots That Every Outdoors Person Should Know

During survival situations, a basic knowledge of knots may prove to be invaluable as you construct a shelter, tie up a food bag to keep it away from animals, or secure your boots! In some cases, knot knowledge may end up being more useful, and important, than that really cool survival knife!

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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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Survival Knife Review: the Moro

Posted on July 9th, 2010 by Leon

Survival Knife Review: the Moro

A Moro can do about 90 percent of what I need an outdoor knife to do. And while I’ve yet to find the ultimate do-everything survival knife, a Moro can come really close!

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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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How to Make Easy, Foil Wrap Fish

Posted on July 5th, 2010 by Leon

How to Make Easy, Foil Wrap Fish

An easy way to cook small fish over a campfire or on a grill is to wrap them with aluminum foil. Here’s a quick, easy method.

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