When I add any electronic item to by bug out bag, I try to ensure I do not vary the types of batteries. Why? Very simply, to keep it simple. For the most part, any electronics I do carry are AA. This is...
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“Better” Survival Knot Series @ Cincinnati
January 10, 2015Today I led a teaching session on “better” survival knots at our Meetup.com group – Cincinnati Survival/Preparedness group. We had about 42 people RSVP, had a lot of fun, and learned a lot of knots. Below is a download of the presentation I delivered which...
There is no doubt that land navigation using compass and map is a necessary skill for a prepper. However, training materials out there are either too simple or too lengthy (e.g. – military reference). Below are files of a 5 part series on land...
Do you ever feel like your living in the shoes of one of the characters from Office Space when it comes to your job? If you do, you’re part of the 52.3% of American’s that are dissatisfied with their current employment. This number reached an...
Baby, it’s cold outside! Much of the US over the past two years has seen some pretty extreme cold temperatures. If you haven’t thought about cold weather preparedness in the home, you need to start considering it. Whether you have gas or electric generated heat, our...
Meet the Pavlok – a bracelet that gives you an electrical shock when you break a new years resolution or commit a bad habit. The bracelet is named after Russian Scientist Ivan Pavlov who conducted a famous animal behavior test where dogs were fed whenever a bell rang. The...
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Survival Shoelace Knot – Never comes undone!
January 4, 2015The next knot in my “Better” Survival Knot Series is what I call the double slip square knot. Once you try out this knot, you’ll never tie your shoes the way you were taught by mom and pop.
Do you ever get a feeling that some preppers you talk to seemingly want a SHTF scenario to happen? I’ve been around the block for awhile now and have gotten to meet a variety of people that consider themselves...
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“Better” Survival Knot Series – Midshipman’s Hitch
January 2, 2015If you’ve ever set up a tent, rain fly, or tarp, you’ve probably used a taut line hitch (or similar plastic device) that keeps the line taut but adjustable. However, the taut line hitch is NOT the best hitch for securing rain tarps because...
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“Better” Survival Knot Series – Constrictor Knot
January 1, 2015Everyone has their own opinion on what the best survival knots are. Well, here is the first of a series on my favorite knots where I’ll prove to you why they are better.