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build snow cave, how to build snow shelters

Try this practical method to build a survival snow cave

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01/05/2021

Just about every survival manual shows how to build a snow cave. But the reality is that most people don’t have the skill, tools or time to effectively use this technique. These young scouts did it and you can, too.

Cotton kills | Do not choose this material for outdoor wear

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09/18/2020

Cotton has wonderful absorption properties. But those very same qualities are what makes cotton a poor choice for preparedness clothing. Here is why cotton is a really bad choice for your outdoor wear.

10 tips for warm sleeping in cold weather camping

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09/15/2020

Nothing is more miserable that a night spent shivering from the cold or where you just can’t stay comfortably warm. Here are 10 tips for staying warm and getting a good night’s sleep.

A 55-gallon trash bag can make a quick, effective emergency shelter.

Video: Make a trash bag shelter part of your survival kit

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07/21/2020

No piece of survival equipment is worth anything if you don’t have it with you! A trash bag shelter is compact, lightweight and convenient to carry. Consider including one in your survival kit!

Review: Elk Mountain Tent may be best choice for long-term, harsh weather camping

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01/21/2020

Canvas wall tents have been a shelter standby since the Middle Ages. Today, a wall tent may still be the best choice for a survival/preparedness long-term shelter. Here is a good one to consider.

A wall tent may be the best choice for extended periods of camping or survival.

How to choose a canvas wall tent for hunting, camping or long term survival

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01/20/2020

A wall tent could be a long term emergency shelter or a hunter’s home in a remote location. Thinking about getting one? Here’s what you need to know before investing.

This tent is designed for winter camping, and cold temperatures.

Choose the best four-season backpacking tent for winter camping

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12/02/2019

How do you choose a four-season backpacking tent? Well, the right tent for you for winter camping may take some looking, so get started now. Here are some considerations and suggestions.

tarp grommets, tarps shelters, emergency shelters

Video: How to keep your tarp corner grommets from tearing out

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11/12/2019

A tarp camper can get in a situation where the wind blows hard enough to rip out the corner grommets. Here’s a rope trick to stop that from happening.

Set up a new tent in your backyard before taking it camping.

10 things to consider before buying a tent

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07/13/2019

Thinking about investing in a new tent for camping season? Here are some things to consider.

How to improvise a tarp fastening when there are no grommets

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07/07/2019

Suppose all you have to make a survival shelter from is a piece of visqueen or Tyvek. There are no grommets – how will you tie down a corner?