There are a number of reasons why you shouldn’t start an open fire: You’re in an enclosed space; you’re trying to conceal the smoke; or you want something you c...
A few years ago, a particularly dangerous burglar was active in my home city. More than one citizen awoke to see this sociopath at the foot of their bed, and si...
Gear
Although some take delight in the fact that they are skilled enough to head into the backcountry with nothing more than the clothes on their back and a go...
From Neolithic times, man learned how to create fire by creating friction with tools, such as saws and drills and by producing sparks with stones such as flint....
Nobody enters the wilderness expecting bad things to happen to them, but when they do, the supplies you packed for your trek will help determine your ultimate f...
THE MINUTEMEN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WERE ESSENTIALLY A RAPID RESPONSE FORCE AND COULD BE READY AT A MOMENT’S NOTICE, HENCE THEIR TIME-SENSITIVE NAME.
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You can make all the necessary preparations and buy all the gear you think you need, but when it comes to being prepared, there’s one thing that you shouldn’t s...
It had been three days since the power went out, and no one had any idea of what disaster had befallen their quiet, little suburb. Lights and automobiles had ju...
As a ham radio operator, you are free to choose whatever equipment you wish that meets your communications needs. It can be complex and include advanced feature...