Tag: Survival

Surviving a Nuclear Blast

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Surviving a Nuclear Blast In a world where terrorists or small states may be able to muster a 1-10 kiloton nuclear attack, a prudent individual might find it worthwhile to decide a course of action ahead of time. Brian Dodson   As the generation born in the 50s and …

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16 Survival & Self-Reliance Uses For Sticky Pine Sap

16 Survival & Self-Reliance Uses For Sticky Pine Sap

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 16 Survival & Self-Reliance Uses For Sticky Pine Sap I knew about using pine sap as pine pitch. I had not thought of the other 15 uses! It can be a bit difficult to harvest and thank goodness the featured article also give advice on how to do that …

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The Ultimate Knot Reference

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Ultimate Knot Reference If like me you are a visual hands on learner, you will love this featured link! You can actually watch the animated tying of the knot. Much easier for me to learn when I don’t have to keep going back to a written reference and …

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Interactive NukeMap

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Interactive NukeMap Ever wonder just what the aftermath of a nuclear explosion would be in your specific area? Would you be in the blast zone considered part of ground zero or in the fall out zone? What are the zones? What can you expect? Thermal effects, ionizing radiation, or …

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Surviving Hostage Situations & Terrorist Attacks

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Surviving Hostage Situations & Terrorist Attacks On November 13, (2015) members of the Islamic State killed 130 people in terror attacks in Paris, France, 89 of which were held hostage in a theater. A week later, Islamic gunmen took 170 hostages in a Mali hotel. Seeing situations like this in the …

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DIY Fishing Limb Line Float + How to Use for Catfish

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Fishing Limb Line Float Updated to Add How to Use for Catfish A great way to get some passive fishing done while you are busy doing other activities. Particularly important if it is post SHTF. You will be so busy staying alive that taking time to catch dinner …

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Tan a Rabbit Hide

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tan a Rabbit Hide I know that rabbit and squirrel hides are not the tanner’s dream hide. They are indeed small. Add them together however and you can use them for tons of things particularly post SHTF. Squirrel and rabbit are both more plentiful than larger game in most parts …

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You’re a Good Person; Could You Really Shoot Someone?

You're a Good Person; Could You Really Shoot Someone?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. You’re a Good Person; Could You Really Shoot Someone?   This is one of my favorite featured articles. Most of us who own guns are quick to say “Yes, if I have to”. But what is a good enough reason to have to?  Once again, the common answer from …

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Bug-Out Clothing Mindset

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Bug-Out Clothing Mindset I have been changing out the clothing in my bug-out bag seasonally for a long time and had never considered some of the issues brought up in the featured article. Especially as my children are now adults. However, now that I am of the adjusted mindset…. …

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When The Scavengers Come

Some posts may contain affiliate links. When The Scavengers Come In any SHTF scenario even if only regional, there is an intense strain on natural resources. This will mean without a doubt competition for those precious remaining resources. For those who are unprepared and don’t have survival skills to live off the land this will …

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