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Winter storms: What to do when the power goes off and it’s icy cold outside

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The power goes out and you’re sheltering inside the house. Outside, the temperature plummets, the wind picks up and it starts to snow. You don’t know when the power will be restored. It might be hours or days. How will you stay warm and safe? How do you get started?

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Helicopter rescue thwarted by wrong hand signals

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The wrong hand signals to a rescue helicopter could have resulted in a survival disaster. 

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Review: Fenix® PD36R flashlight – maximum light with minimal weight and bulk

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Do you really need a tactical light that is also a spotlight? Well, there are many instances, in wilderness and urban situations, where that is just what you need. Check out this compact, powerful light.

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Go squirrel hunting to learn wilderness survival skills

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How do you learn  the basic survival skills of marksmanship, stalking, concealment and skinning and processing game animals? Take up squirrel hunting.

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10 ways to use a bandana as an urban/wilderness survival tool

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I carry a bandana, or handkerchief, everywhere. Here’s why you should, too.

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10 tips/secrets to improve your Dutch oven cooking

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New to Dutch oven cooking? Or just want to get better at it? These tips will help.

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Worth reading | Countdown to Preparedness

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Where do you start preparing for disasters, when you don’t have a clue  of where to start? This book, written by survival and preparedness expert Jim Cobb, is a good beginning point.

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Possible lifesavers | Know how to identify edible flowers in urban settings

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In an emergency which edible flowers are available in urban areas?

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What gear should you carry in your deer hunting daypack?

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A deer hunter’s daypack houses a very personal collection of gear designed to keep you safe, dry and warm under a variety of really different environments. It also must contain meat cutting tools and equipment. Here’s what works for me.

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Review: Kevin Estela’s ‘Beyond the Field: Taking Wilderness Skills to the Next Level ‘ educational book

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Kevin Estela is a recognized expert in all things outdoors. His latest book – Beyond the Field: Taking Wilderness Skills to the Next Level is chock-full of good information for every prepper/survivalist/outdoorsperson.

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