72-hour kits, guides, and lists abound on the internet. This particular list follows the 15 pillars of preparedness found in other places on this blog. It is important to note that, generally speaking, 72-hour kits are designed for “bug-in” situations. This is important because “fire” mentioned in one place like food may also be used […]
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The uses for shemaghs in first aid are only limited by the imagination. It is a tool that ultimately should be considered a multitool in two senses of the word. First, shemaghs have a variety of uses in first aid and many other applications in their original form. Second, consider that the shemagh can be
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Rhubarb! Why is growing rhubarb important for preparedness? It’s a very tart vegetable that’s very expensive to buy. As of this writing, at my Walmart, rhubarb is $2.48 a pound, if and when it’s in stock. When rhubarb has already been converted into a pie filling or jam/jelly, the price jumps dramatically. The problem you
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In my experience, the shemagh is a tool with limitless potential. I have personally used these for multiple purposes. My personal opinion is that an experienced outdoors person will want to carry a shemagh, (aka keffiyah), at all times. This blog post is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of the uses of a
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A Common Sense Approach All kinds of disasters strike, many without warning, around the world every day. Are you prepared? Most people are not prepared for even the most common disasters. In the “prepper” field we hear a lot about the coming zombie apocalypse and total grid down scenarios that are being batted around like
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How to Clean a Fish Have you thought about picking up the sport, or hobby, of fishing? Maybe you thought that sport or hobby would be an easy/cheap way to put some protein on the table? Then the catching was easy, but you were not sure the easiest way to clean those slippery scaly chunks of protein for cooking. It’s
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