7 Things Preppers Are Buying Now Prepping for survival events requires more than just making a grocery list and picking up a few extra items here and there. This is an evolving situation that is constantly changing depending on the politics, weather, and other...
What Items Should Be in My Car Emergency Survival Kit? Everyone who owns a car should carry a car survival kit with them at all times. This is especially true for anyone who will be driving in remote areas. Even if you are simply planning a short drive across town, it...
There were over 16 natural disasters in 2020, each year we are seeing more and more natural disasters occur. Communities are being devastated with little to no relief coverage from local governments. 10 Natural Disasters That Have Taken Place Around The...
The Survival Candle Ever been caught in a wind storm looking for a flashlight or lighter to light a candle? My people put together what they believe to be a small survival kit, or survival gear that can be used at a moments notice. Rarely do we plan on...
As important as navigation is it has become the "Lost Art" as we have been able to carry our mobile devices with GPS we have forgotten how to use one of the most reliable devices of navigation. I learned this method years ago from being in King County Search and...
Weather conditions can change in a matter of hours. Here are four major weather conditions to watch for if ever lost in the backcountry or outdoors. Thunder Storms- There is no safe place outside during a thunderstorm. If you can't get indoors, stay away from...
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services like water, gas, electricity or telephones were cut off. Local officials and relief workers will be on...
ArterialWith this type of bleeding, the blood is typically bright red to yellowish in colour, due to the high degree of oxygenation. A wound to a major artery could result in blood ‘spurting’ in time with the heartbeat, several meters and the blood volume will rapidly...
Salves are used for a variety of skin problems, as well as a provide protection against elements. Gather 2 to 3 ounces of dried or fresh herbs and 1 pint of a carrier oil. Then use of the following methods. On the stove, combine with herbs and oil in the top of a...
Plantain-One of my favorite plants that can be found in the backcountry. Medicinally, Native Americans used plantain leaves to relieve the pain of bee stings and insect bites, stop the itching of poison ivy and other allergic rashes and promote healing in sores...