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10/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Surviving in the heat: Must-have items to keep cool in a collapse

During the summer months, blackouts may be experienced in some parts of the country – they may be planned or unplanned. Severe weather disturbances are even bigger reasons to be geared for the troubles that weather-related outages may bring. Survivalists, even beginners – but mostly the hardcore ones – may already have in their possession […]

08/30/2018 / By Earl Garcia

To layer or not to layer? Experts sound off on what to wear in a sleeping bag

Hiking and camping gained significant traction last year as more Americans engaged in outdoor activities. According to the latest figures from the online statistics, market research and business intelligence portal Statista, the number of U.S. campers in the spring of 2017 amounted to 46.95 million. This was up from only 41.75 million campers in the spring of 2008, […]

08/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Building a campfire with wet wood: Tips for how to build a fire in any weather

Fire is a requirement when camping or surviving outdoors. You can use it to boil water, cook food, light up the dark, and get warm. However, most people only know how to make a fire in dry weather, using wood that can easily be ignited. Here are some things to consider when you’re making a […]

08/03/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Remake yourself into a survivor: Mind, body, belongings

The appeal of people like Bear Grylls lies in their supposed “unreachability.” For those of us who think exercise is getting off the couch to reach for the remote control, the concept of actually being out there and roughing it is fascinating. Yet an honest assessment of shows like that would reveal that anyone can […]

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