Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
The best everyday carry knife is easy and convenient to take along. The “Next Gen” could be what you’re looking for.
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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.
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What are the best choices for that knife you’ll carry every day and use for everything?
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Here are some steps to make your child as safe as possible outdoors. The outing preparation should start long before you arrive at the trailhead.
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Here is my go-to fire making method for survival situations and how to use it. My number one choice is a combination of cotton balls infused with petroleum jelly and ignited with a ferro rod.
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Looking for a good, usable hatchet to add to your preparedness gear? Then check out this Huron.
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Do you carry a Mylar blanket as an emergency shelter item? If so, here’s why you should get rid of it.
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Time is precious during an emergency. If you can make a fish trap or run a trot line, these can gather food, even while you’re doing something else.
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Check out this Scandinavian, traditionally-designed user knife. This small, compact knife may be all you need.
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Getting a good night’s sleep in the wilderness depends on a lot of variables. Don’t forget the sleeping pad! Here’s how to pick one that works for you.
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