Tips to survive a blizzard overnight in a stranded car

My friend, Lisa Bedford the Survival Mom, has some excellent advice for folks who end up stranded overnight in their car under horrible winter storm conditions.

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Manly, macho skin cream, bath soap and lotion for guys (and gals)

Guys typically don’t sit around the campfire at the hunting camp discussing the best outdoor skin care. But these skin care products may change that. They did for me!

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Blisters on your feet | 10 tips on how to prevent them

When your feet hurt, you may end up hating whatever activity you’re involved in. Blisters make it worse. Here is how to avoid them.

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Three tasty – and easy – recipes for hunting camp cooking

Try these recipes for excellent, tasty hunting camp cuisine.

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Review: 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.

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Video: How to find dry fire making tinder in wet weather

The ability to start a fire under survival conditions can save your life. The inability can cost your life. Here are some tips for finding dry tinder under wet, stormy conditions.

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How to Winterize Your Home for Survival Situations

Don’t wait until the blizzard hits! Here are some tips to winterize your house to avoid problems later on.

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Best hunting knife? We review the Bark River Wilderness Five Cru-Wear

Looking around for the best hunting knife? For hunters, outdoorspeople and cutlery aficionados, that’s one of the searches that never ends. This Bark River Wilderness Five may be what you’re looking for.

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Review: Naturehike® lightweight down sleeping bag for backpacking and canoe camping

Few items are more important to backpackers or prepper/survival types than a quality sleeping bag.

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Video: Carp Knives LP – A quality custom knife that can work hard

I couldn’t resist when Alabama knifemaker Kendall Carpenter offered to make a hunting knife to my specs. The result is the Carp Knives LP (for Lower Peninsula). 

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