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Learn how to use the environment you are in to make a survival shelter, whether in the wilderness during the rainy season or in deep snow. Staying dry is the key to survival.

Five tips to make your baseball cap better survival headgear

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Your survival headgear deserves a lot of consideration, and a ball cap may have a place in it. Here are some ways to make that cap more effective.

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How important is a hat in your hot weather survival gear?

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Don’t overlook your hat when choosing outdoor survival clothing. Here is how to pick a hat that may save you from heat stroke and/or severe sunburn.

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Urban camouflage: Why you should blend in to walk home after a disaster

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You’re driving home from work, something “big” just happened and you’re completely stuck in gridlock on the highway. But, you’re prepared for this scenario. You abandon your car, grab your Get-Your-Ass-Home backpack out of your trunk and start walking. How do you blend in with all the unprepared people, so you don’t become a target for muggers? Here are some ‘fashion’ tips to get you home safe.

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Camp inside to survive power outages during winter storms

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Use your camping gear and skills to survive inside your house during winter storms.

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12 tips for finding a safe campsite

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Setting up for the night, or making an emergency camp in the wilderness? Here are some things to think about before you camp anywhere.

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Ten tips | What NOT to wear to stay warm outdoors

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If you are perpetually cold – indoors or outside – it could be that you are dressing incorrectly for the situation. You may be doing some of these things wrong. Here are ten tips to help you stay warm.

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Safety first: 12 items you should always have in your vehicle

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You spend an average of 19 days in your vehicle every year, and that’s just the work commute. Since we spend so much time in vehicles, it’s critical to have everything needed in case of an emergency.

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Five wool clothing tips to keep you from itching

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Can’t wear wool because it makes you itch? Here are some things to consider before you give up on the natural fiber.

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How big should your emergency shelter tarp be? Consider the splash line before buying

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Tarp shelters can be very effective and comfortable, or they can be miserable. Here is how to choose the right-sized tarp to keep from getting wet when rain water drips off the edge and into the shelter.

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Eight tips for staying warm when cold weather camping

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You don’t want to get cold when you’re camping and the weather gets chilly. Here are some tips to help you stay warm.

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