by Nick | Feb 4, 2014 | Bug Out, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Knowledge, first aid, Medical Care
Something recently caught my attention online – a debate between survivalist on the issue of emptying your bladder. The notion that holding warm urine in, and not relieving yourself will aid in keeping you warm is wrong. There are several reasons to make sure you keep...
by Nick | Jan 16, 2014 | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Gear, Emergency Supplies
Recently my dad came across an old blow-dart gun at an estate sale and bought it for me as a Christmas present. It is a Jivaro survival blowgun by House of Weapons, Inc. Provo, Utah. Upon a quick Google search it doesn’t appear that this company is still in operation....
by Nick | Dec 15, 2013 | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Knowledge, Emergency Supplies, self sufficiency
Winter storm Dion plowed through North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and other areas December 6th through the 10th dropping sleet, freezing rain and plenty of snow. Where I live in North Texas received mainly freezing rain and a little sleet. In some places the...
by Nick | Nov 21, 2013 | Bug Out, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Gear, Emergency Supplies
The other day I was driving through my small town and barely noticed a cot leaning on the wall of the town’s tiny thrift shop. After pulling in and jumping out of the jeep I walked over to the cot and saw that it was in usable condition and only cost two dollars. And...
by Nick | Nov 13, 2013 | Emergency Knowledge, Prepping Practice, Surviving Attack
For my entire life – literally – since I can remember, I’ve heard countless people say that when evading a threat you should run in angles and random patterns. I just assumed this was a natural defense to make it harder for an assailant to catch you. Like a leftover...
