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Video: Gear you don’t need – dump the Mylar blankets from your survival kit

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04/08/2024

Do you carry a Mylar blanket as an emergency shelter item? If so, here’s why you should get rid of it.

10 tips for warm sleeping in cold weather camping

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01/16/2024

Nothing is more miserable that a night spent shivering from the cold or where you just can’t stay comfortably warm. Here are 10 tips for staying warm and getting a good night’s sleep.

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How to pitch a tarp to survive in heavy winds

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09/01/2023

Winds can rip a tarp to pieces if it isn’t secured correctly. Here’s how to make your survival shelter safe and secure.

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How to choose the best (cheap) tarp for survival shelters

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07/11/2022

Tarps can be really valuable survival tools. But what if your budget is limited and you need several that will do the job? Here are some tarp materials that have worked for me.