Tag: safety

Downloadable U.S. Marine Corp Winter Survival Handbook

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Downloadable U.S. Marine Corp Winter Survival Handbook The fact is seasons change. No matter when a major SHTF event happens knowing how to survive the winter that is certain to come in most parts of the world and honestly is becoming harsher and harsher in normally warm weather locations …

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The 9 Most Dangerous Plants in the World

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The 9 Most Dangerous Plants in the World These plants are scary to say the least! The featured article actually shows a Australian host “testing” to see if the rumored pain caused by the Gympie plant is as bad as he had been told. Please, Please, don’t repeat his error and …

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13 Toxic Wild Plants That Look Like Edibles

11 Toxic Wild Plants That Look Like Edibles

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 13 Toxic Wild Plants That Look Like Edibles Foraging is something that we talk about learning to do safely often. There may come a day when it is our only option. But in all honesty that concerns me less than the newer forager who mistakes one plant for another …

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20 Common Survival Myths

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 20 Common Survival Myths Sadly, some survival myths have come to be regarded as common sense by average people. They assume some research has been done when they see these things being done on television or in the movies. Unfortunately most of the time these myths actually only make the …

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What to Have in Your Earthquake Bag and How to Avoid Common Quake Mistakes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. What to Have in Your Earthquake Bag and How to Avoid Common Quake Mistakes Experts having been warning us for several years now that the west coast of the United States is well overdue a major earthquake. I currently do reside on the west coast and do have concerns. The …

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Escaping Zip Ties

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Escaping Zip Ties Several videos showing how to escape after being restrained illegally with zip ties. I say illegally as if you are restrained by a law enforcement officer with zip ties it would be an indicator that the officer has more than one suspect in custody and more …

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Waterproof Socks

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Waterproof Socks It’s about time! Most of us are not going to walk through puddles, rivers or in lakes with our stocking feet. But think about the SHTF and sporting uses for these waterproof socks. You may start your hike, hunt, fishing excursion, or camping trip with beautiful blue clear …

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Security Tips for the Woman on Her Own

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Security Tips for the Woman on Her Own Most prepper sites discuss options and methods for a group. Not everyone is a group! Some are single, widowed or divorced individuals facing the world alone or with children in their care. This can apply to the young, old, male or …

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Who is Watching or Talking to Your Child?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Who is Watching or Talking to Your Child? If you are a parent or grandparent you may find this featured news report particularly disturbing. The baby monitor can be a great tool for parents to keep an eye on their children while the child naps or plays in another …

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Protecting Yourself at Gas Stations

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Protecting Yourself at Gas Stations Sometimes the most mundane of tasks and the most common of locations are where we need to be most aware and alert. Gas stations have become one of those places. We previously shared a news report about one of the scams currently happening at fuel …

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