Fire is an important ritual in the wilds, an important lifesaving ritual that must be mastered for survival. First, however you need shelter, particularly when it's raining and cold, because fire comes hard, if at all the first night under wet conditions. Fire is needed for … [Read more...] about Shelter and Fire: First Priority When Surviving in The Wilderness
Preparedness
The Importance of Vitamin C in A Survival Situation
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) usually called ascorbate is an essential vitamin needed by every one of us. A vitamin C deficiency can lead to scurvy, which if not treated leads to death. In the early stages of scurvy patients experience lethargy, spots on the skin and spongy gums. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Vitamin C in A Survival Situation
10 Survival Uses for Mylar Emergency Blankets
First developed by NASA in 1964 Mylar emergency blankets or also known as space blankets or thermal blankets are made from a thin sheet of plastic usually PET film that is coated with a metallic reflecting agent. Typically the blankets are gold or silver in color. The material is … [Read more...] about 10 Survival Uses for Mylar Emergency Blankets
Protecting Your Identity
The most common form of ID theft is "old-fashioned credit-card fraud and check-kiting". Where someone fraudulently gains access to your credit or debit/checking account. This type of identity theft affects approximately 4 percent of households in the United States each year … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Identity
Be Prepared For Anything Because The Little Things Can Kill You
Grandfather and his dog are found dead after getting locked inside his Corvette 'dream car' by a dead battery in 90F heat, while in a crowded restaurant parking lot. He had left his phone inside the restaurant, and of course the horn did not work because the battery was not … [Read more...] about Be Prepared For Anything Because The Little Things Can Kill You