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On Point: How to Accurately Throw a Hunting Spear

Mon BerenguerNovember 22, 2018

Apart from the ax, knife, club, and bow and arrow, the spear may be the oldest weapon known to man. Consisting of a sharp, leaf-shaped or triangular point attac...

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The Art of Deception: How to Use Camouflage

Mon BerenguerNovember 7, 2018

Camouflage is a form of protection. The military has been using camouflage for soldiers since the mid-18th century to deceive and avoid enemies, or make it diff...

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Kit Up! 10 Critical Items for your Winter Survival Kit

JM ChuaOctober 18, 2018

If you’re a frequent commuter even during snowbound conditions, it pays to have a winter survival kit in your car. When making your kit, you’ll need items to pr...

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Winter’s Worst: Chilling Death for those Unprepared in the Icy Grip of a Blizzard

William AthertonOctober 17, 2018

South of Chicago on the wind-swept plains of upper Midwest, the highway stretches like a black icy ribbon toward the horizon. Ominous clouds boil above as the n...

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Preserve to Conserve: Stockpiling Tomatoes

Amber GabbeyOctober 5, 2018

Homesteaders all know that bumper crops of any fruit or vegetable can cause issues. Tomatoes are the perfect fruit (yes, a tomato is technically a fruit) to ...

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Keeping a Man on the Fence: How to Protect Your Perimeter

Mykel HawkeSeptember 27, 2018

When it comes to protecting your perimeter, the first question to ask yourself is, “What is your end state?” That is, how far are you willing to go? This is oft...

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Preparing on a Budget

Tim RalstonSeptember 25, 2018

There are a lot of excuses people give for why they don’t prepare for emergencies. "I don’t have time." "It’s too difficult." My personal favorite? "It’s not go...

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More Bang for the Buck: Ammo Pairing

Abe EliasSeptember 21, 2018

Everyone knows that a firearm can be a vital tool in the world of survival. It serves many purposes and can be a lifesaver in a number of different settings. Bu...

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The Effects of Drowning

Avin UgaySeptember 6, 2018

It is one of our most primitive but visceral fears; thrashing in the deep, far below the water’s surface, lungs burning for oxygen, arms straining toward the ev...

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Pucker Up: 10 Survival Uses for Lip Balm

JM ChuaAugust 30, 2018

They’re cheap, easy to carry, and extremely useful. When it comes to practical utility, lip balm has as many surprising uses as tampons. If you don’t have a ...

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