Friday, October 8th, 2010
That’s right….the bag that your mom put the chicken and all the veggies in can be added to your kit and will hold much more water, is much more durable and get this….you can even utilize the bag to treat your water all for the same space in your kit.
I heard about this method years ago and decided to see if it works…and I’m sold. I carry at least 2 of these bags in my survival ‘tin’. You can use one for water collection and/or storage and the other to pasteurize your water.
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
We all watch the ‘survival shows’ that are on the TV these days and many people may have said to themselves “there’s no way I could do that” or some may have even said…”sure that’s easy”. Here’s a breakdown for the ‘naysayers’ out there and bare bare bones basic skills needed to stay alive and been found:
Learn to make a fire.
Always have at least THREE methods of starting a fire with you, one can be used immediately like waterproof matches or a butane lighter. You can add flint and steel and I would suggest picking up a Magnesium Fire Starter/Bar as well, you shave the magnesium off so you will always have some ‘dry’ fire starting material. These can be picked up at a local camping or discount store.
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
Many sources will talk about the survival or preparedness mindset. And you will hear the term “Rule of 3′s” referred to in almost any survival situation. Regardless if you are lost while hiking or camping, stranded in your car during a blizzard or left to fend for yourself after a disaster and FEMA is still running around in circles. Here’s my interpretation of the ‘rules’:
Survival Rule of 3′s:
1. 3 minutes without air or with profuse bleeding.
2. 3 hours without protection (in hostile climate conditions).
3. 3 days without water.
4. 3 weeks without food.
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