Whether you’re hiking, mountaineering, or bugging out, this is a superior DIY trail food because of its simplicity and versatility. The ingredients will travel indefinitely if kept dry, and you can cook it in the most austere conditions, with or without cookware. Once cooked, it is nutritious, tasty, and will keep several days without spoiling. …
by Prepper-Resources Compass Tips 1- Know the difference between true vs magnetic north. A compass does not point to the north pole, or the exact center of the earth somewhere up there in the arctic. That in fact is true north. The compass points towardsmagnetic north, or a point on the earth’s northern hemisphere where the planet’s magnetic …
The treatment for a venomous snake bite is “Anti-venin”, an animal or human serum with antibodies capable of neutralizing a specific biological toxin. This product will probably be unavailable in a long-term survival situation. The following strategy, therefore, will be useful: Keep the victim calm. Stress increases blood flow, thereby endangering the patient by speeding …
by PJ, Prepper-Resources.com You probably have a food storage plan ready to go with a variety of food stocks, redundancy and shelf life all taken into consideration. No doubt there is a high probability that you have an assortment of canned goods, MREs, freeze dried and dehydrated foods all sitting nicely on shelves somewhere in …
OK, pause the mouse clicker thing for a moment. This is a long article, but I guarantee it’s well worth your time. Get a cup of coffee and settle in. This article has been a long time in the making. Back in March 2012 I sent an email to SNO subscribers asking their input on …
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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 …
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 …
Paracord Survival lanyards are an under-appreciated piece of survival gear. They are a great way to store paracord in a small, compact size. This video will show you how to tie one weave into a survival lanyard. Many people use this specific weave for making bracelets. I’m experimented with a few different designs, but I …
Tying out a hammock tarp can be a pain unless you know the right techniques. This article explains the knots you can use to make your tieouts easily adjustable. Watch the video which demonstrates the proper method for tying out your guy lines: Tie out your hammock tarp with adjustable knots Your hammock tarp comes …
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