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A Basic Guide to First Aid Kits

You never know when an emergency is going to happen, so everyone should have at least basic knowledge of first aid and a kit available at a moment's notice.

Lights Out: Chokehold Basics for Self-Defense

Whether you're a martial artist reviewing the fundamentals or a prepper looking to expand your self-defense arsenal, here are the basics of the chokehold.

Multi-Tools Buyer’s Guide

Every handyman or shade-tree mechanic has experienced the frustration of not having the right tool for the job.

Review: Dometic CFX35W Portable Refrigerator Freezer

Cold storage, without it, we'd be in a constant state of foraging or hunting to maintain food stocks. With it, we can stockpile days of fresh rations, and that lets us concentrate on other survival priorities.

Review of Prepper Guns by Bryce M. Towsley

Prepper Guns makes for a decent book for people new to prepping or even self-defense in a disaster or period of civil unrest, providing a great deal of useful information with regard to defensive firearms

The Myths of Dealing With Frostbite

Subfreezing temperatures and biting winds are a recipe for disaster, particularly when you find yourself ill-prepared and suffering from the onset of frostbite.

The Diabetic Survivalist

Surviving an apocalyptic event is already a serious challenge for healthy people. Just imagine how much more difficult it is if you're a Type 1 diabetic

Advanced Fire-Starting Techniques in Cold Weather

Whether it's for warmth, cooking, signaling, or all of the above, having the knowledge and skill to generate fire can mean the difference between life and death.