Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
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Burns are one of the most common injuries that can happen to outdoorspeople. Here is what to do.
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While planning your hike, look at the topo map and check out the creeks and river crossings. Stream crossings can be dangerous.
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How valuable are wilderness survival skills in an urban disaster environment? Very. Here are five basic skills you need to know.
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Tasty food has an incredible impact on morale. My dad told this story from World War II, where he joined a Louisiana family for a Sunday chicken dinner.
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So you’re a big city/urban type, know absolutely nothing about the great outdoors, but you’re intrigued with the idea of experiencing the wilderness. That’s great! The more people who care about the wilderness, the better the wilderness will be cared for. But what do you need to know before heading out?
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Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation, invisible to humans. It works very well to help purify water with this simple method.
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In a disaster, no single item or piece of gear can guarantee your ability to purify water for drinking. But combining several carefully-chosen pieces of water purification equipment might give you a fighting chance!
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Every hunter will probably come across someone who questions, or possibly attacks, the activity of hunting. Here’s how to answer.
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Situational awareness is a lifesaver. So is prior preparation. This lost hiker in Colorado had neither and survived because of pure luck.
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Survival myths can kill you, and this latest making the rounds is particularly dangerous.
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