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The Most Important First Aid Item You Probably Don’t Have
Here is something that everyone should have in their first aid preps, but if you didn’t grow up on a farm; you probably don’t even know that it exists. That item is Vet Wrap. Vet Wrap is an adhesive...
View ArticleThe Bayberry or Tallow Shrub (Plant Profile)
The genus Myrica contains between 35-50 species of plants that range from shrubs to small trees. The generic name was derived from the Greek word μυρικη (myrike), meaning “fragrance.” It is native to...
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Machete Trials, Gerber Gator and Camillus Carnivore X
We were in the market for some new machetes and purchased a Gerber Gator (the Bolo model) and a Camillus Carnivore X to test out here and see which one we liked better. Between clearing fence lines,...
View ArticleBase Camp Biscuits
Whether running a trapline, on a hunting trip, or dealing with life after the SHTF; camp life should be wholesome and enjoyable. The goal isn’t just to survive, it’s to thrive. Nothing is more...
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Survival Uses for Milkweed
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a downy perennial plant that has a solitary, erect stem that grows 3-6 feet high and bears opposite, large, oblong, short-petioled leaves. The leaves are filled...
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The Truth About That Packet of Wheat Seed in Your “Survival Seed Bank”
I’ve never been a fan of the pre-made “survival seed banks” that are sold to preppers for a variety of reasons. I won’t get into all the reasons today, but some time back I was sent a sample of one...
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Winter Survival Basics
What if? What if the economic collapse happens in the dead of winter? What if the Feds start rounding up political dissidents in February and you must escape out the back door? What if your car dies on...
View ArticleCoffee, Post-SHTF Strategies
One thing that most Americans all have in common is an addiction to caffeine, in the form of a morning cup of coffee. In a worst case “end of the world as we know it” situation, dealing with the...
View ArticleWhy You Should Plant Potatoes For Survival
When it comes to survival gardening, there are few crops that hold a candle to the trusty potato. Growing food in a post-SHTF situation requires crops that are easy to grow, have high calorie content,...
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Carhartt “Yukon Extremes” Cold Weather Gear ~ Review
This year I found myself in the position of needing to update my extreme cold weather gear. After a bit of research, I settled on trying out Carhartt’s “Yukon Extremes” line. I’ve been using the Arctic...
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