Norovirus (“stomach flu”) is one of the most infectious viruses around. It takes fewer than 20 virus particles to infect someone, so each droplet of vomit has enough virus to infect over 100,000 people. In the United States, norovirus causes 21 million illnesses annually, requiring 70,000 hospitalizations, of which 800 result in death. Surviving a …
This is part 2 of the Survival Cache series. Part 1 covered the suggested packing list for a survival cache. Read Part 1. A survival cache doesn’t necessarily have to be buried in the ground. You can stow a supply of emergency goods in a barn, shed, or cave, hidden under a tarp behind some …
Hoppe: War and aggression are costly. States go to war because they can, via taxes, pass on the cost to third parties who are not directly involved. By contrast, for voluntarily financed companies war is economic suicide. As a private law subject the state too will, like all other security providers, have to offer its …
A compression sack is a special type of stuff sack with straps which tighten a cloth lid over the bag, compressing the contents. A dry bag is a waterproof bag, often used in watersports, that seals shut to keep the contents dry. A dry compression sack is simply a combination of these two features into …
Hardtack is one of those awesome survival foods that never seem to go bad. It has everything you need in a survival food — it stores well, it’s nutritious, it’s light, and it’s versatile. Sure, you can just boil it in plain water and choke it down. It’ll keep you alive and strong enough to …
Of course, it is easier to navigate with a compass, but it pays to know how to orient yourself without one. One of the best around is the Suunto MC-2G Mirror Sighting Global Compass. It has a declination adjustment system, which is useful in areas of large magnetic variation. But even a small button compass is …
Self-reliant individuals are, in the state’s own estimation, enemies of the state. You’re being targeted because you’re not dependent on them. The state profits from dependency, and self-reliance affects their bottom line. But if you’re thinking you should just hunker down and disappear from the radar, think again. You can hide from mindless dependents panicking …
Drying meat is an easy way to preserve it for survival or emergency use. Jerky is a generic term for salted and dried meat, optionally smoked prior to drying. Properly dried and stored, it will keep for years, although the specific time will depend on several variables. Generally speaking, any dried, cured, or canned food …
Falcon 2 Every Day Carry Bag. This is the pack I use for EDC. Video Review. Otterbox 1000 Waterproof Case. This case is waterproof and buoyant, large enough to hold a survival kit, small enough to pack everywhere you go every day. What you should have in your survival kit. Mora Clipper Companion Survival Knife. …
A bug out bag is one of the first things a new prepper tackles — and for good reason. The bug out bag (a.k.a bugout bag, BOB, get out of dodge bag, ready bag, 72-hour bag) is your go-to item in the event of an emergency evacuation of any kind. It is generally recommended …