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Your how-to guides for emergency preparedness.
Discover how to build a campfire, use a compass, prevent and treat blisters, and communicate using radio frequencies during emergencies.
How to Build a Bulletproof Bug-Out Hydration System
Mr.BOBB breaks down exactly how to build a complete bug-out hydration system — how much water to carry, which Klean Kanteen bottle to choose, and how to layer filtration and chemical treatment so you never run dry in a survival situation.
Cook Over a Campfire
Cooking over a campfire, or over open flame is a dying art to be sure.
Baofeng UV-5R: Basic Setup & Emergency Frequencies
We’ve said it before, communication is one of the most important factors to consider wh
How to Find Direction Using the Sun and Stars
If you don't always carry a compass around with you (who typically does?) then having t
Use a Signal Mirror
Back in the late 1980s, an oral surgeon was in the middle of a two-week raft trip down
A Guide To Water Treatment In The Backcountry
Why all the fuss about water treatment outdoors?
Test Your Survival Gear
You went and got yourself a whole pile of gear to prepare you and your family for an em
Store Food Medium Term (6-12 months)
Having long to medium-term food reserves can be a tricky subject for those of us who gr
Use a Compass
Almost all of us carry instantly updated maps and GPS systems in our pockets these days
