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Gear
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.
Survival
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.
Gear
Multi-Tools Buyer’s Guide
Every handyman or shade-tree mechanic has experienced the frustration of not having the right tool for the job.
Gear
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.
Gear
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
Survival
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.
Survival
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
Survival
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.