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35 Survival Skills You Must Know Before SHFT

Are you prepared for the unexpected? In a disaster, everything you own can be wiped out in a matter of moments, but there’s one thing that can’t be taken away. Your knowledge and the skills you’ve already developed are always with you. Here are 35 survival skills you must know … Read more

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Being the Gray Man – Skills for Urban Survival

In a survival situation, going unnoticed can go a long way towards keeping you safe. Gray Man skills not only protect you in crowds, but when practiced strategically, help to keep yourself, your family, and your supplies, off the radar and overlooked by those who may be looking for an … Read more

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10 Essentials for a Successful Survival Plan

Having a survival plan is about taking care of yourself, your family and the people (and pets) that rely on you. It’s about being independent and self-reliant. It’s also about planning ahead so that you can calmly and effectively deal with any emergency. Preparation is more than just stockpiling food … Read more

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Urban Survival Tips – Finding Water in an Urban Environment

While finding water in the wilderness has its difficulties, obtaining drinkable water in an urban area offers its own challenges. We have come to rely on fresh, clean drinking water being available with a simple turn of the tap. In a crisis, this may no longer be available. How do … Read more

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What You Must Know Before Buying a Survival Knife

Looking for a survival knife but not sure what to look for? Here’s a quick and easy guide to what you need to know when choosing a survival knife. A good quality survival knife is your primary survival tool. It should be versatile enough to use for multiple purposes. Different … Read more

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Trail Cameras: What You Must Know Before You Buy

Trail cameras are popular for hunting, wildlife viewing, home security, and surveillance. With so many different types and features, where do you start? From the main types of trail cameras, to how to set them up and how often to check them, here are the basics you must know before … Read more

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How to Use A Multi-Tool Can Opener

Do you know how to use a multi-tool can opener? You know, it’s that small hooked blade on your multi-tool? If you do, then you’ve most likely used one before. Like most things, it’s easy once you’ve done it. It’s hard and frustrating if you haven’t. So, if you haven’t, this … Read more

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5 Steps to an Effective Survival Food Plan

Do you have a survival food plan? Survival food – it’s one of the first things you think of when prepping for a crisis. It’s also one of the first things to disappear from the grocery store shelves in an emergency. But where do you start? Here are five steps … Read more