Videos: Ten+ survival items under $20 each that work really well
Your survival gear needs to work, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need the most expensive stuff. Here are 10 excellent survival items that cost under $20 each.
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Eight tips for staying warm when cold weather camping
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.
read moreFive tips for avoiding hypothermia
Hypothermia directly causes death at least 1,500 times annually in the United States. Here are some tips to help you avoid hypothermia, and some links for more specific information.
read moreTry this practical method to build a survival snow cave
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.
read more10 gear items that can make deer hunting easier
Once a hunter qualifies for AARP membership, hunting smart becomes the rule. Here are some gear suggestions that can make the experience somewhat easier for any hunter, but no less challenging.
read moreHow to: Choose the right sleeping bag
Too light a sleeping bag can put you in danger of hypothermia. Too heavy a bag may be too hot for comfort. Here’s how to pick a good one for your specific needs.
read moreTop 5 wilderness survival skills you need for urban survival
How valuable are wilderness survival skills in an urban disaster environment? Very. Here are five basic skills you need to know.
read moreStart with these basics for your wilderness survival gear
Let this be your mantra: “I will save me. My survival kit won’t save me. My equipment or gear can’t save me.”
read moreReview: Elk Mountain Tent may be best choice for long-term, harsh weather camping
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.
read moreHow to choose a canvas wall tent for hunting, camping or long term survival
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.
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