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Burn Survival: How to Identify and Treat Thermal Burns

Survival

Burn Survival: How to Identify and Treat Thermal Burns

Burn classifications — first-, second-, or third-degree — can be used to assess the severity of the injury....

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New FEMA Report Admits Preparedness Failures

Preparation

New FEMA Report Admits Preparedness Failures

FEMA admits their approach to prepping has failed, and wants to...

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Gear

15 Household Survival Items You Already Own

Gear

15 Household Survival Items You Already Own

To a creative and resourceful individual, the average closet, pantry,...

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February 20, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Scavenging Tinder from a Mora Knife Sheath

The 90-degree spine on a Mora Basic 511 can be used to scrape small curls of plastic tinder off its hard sheath in an emergency.

January 31, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Kitanica Roughneck Jacket

The Kitanica Roughneck is a twist on the classic collared button-up jacket. As with all Kitanica apparel, it's made in America from durable materials.

January 30, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Frozen Stiff: Identifying & Treating Hypothermia

Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat more rapidly than it can replace it. Your bodily functions will rapidly start to degrade, leading to death.

January 10, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: 10/22 Takedown Backpacker Build

We've seen many 10/22 Takedown builds over the years, but Alexander Crown posted a video that shows off some clever bug-out gun mods we hadn't…

January 4, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Bug-Out Planning 101

No matter your level of prepping experience or training, bug-out planning will provide you with a good starting point to survive almost any situation.

December 30, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Preppi: An Absurd $5,000 "Ultra Luxe" Bug-Out Bag

The Preppi Prepster Ultra Luxe is a pre-made bug-out bag that contains essentials such as a scented votive candle, hair conditioner, and a caviar cooler.

December 29, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: DGT Shadrach Neck Knife

The DGT Shadrach is a compact neck knife made from 154CM steel, and it features a FireCord handle wrap and integrated ferrocerium rod fire-starter.

December 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

PDF Guide: Norway's Approach to Emergency Preparedness

This English-language PDF published by the Norwegian government outlines basic gear suggestions and emergency preparedness tips for citizens.

December 26, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

4 DIY Survival Uses for Altoids Tins

We take a look at a handful of projects you can do with Altoids tins using items you probably have sitting around the house.

December 21, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Fire-Starting with Gunpowder and a Bow Drill

NW Primate shows how gunpowder from .22LR cartridges can be paired with a bow drill friction fire-starter to create an immediate burst of flame.

December 15, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

Wiped Off the Map: Surviving the California Camp Fire

While Robert Bruner survived the Camp Fire with his life and his family, he’s suffered a great loss along with many other residents of Paradise,…

December 13, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Superesse Straps Fatwood Lanyard

Superesse Straps has developed a wearable fire-starting lanyard that's based around a chunk of pine fatwood. It also includes a ferro rod and striker.

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