SYDNEY – “A 5-year-old boy and his 7-year-old brother were recovering in a hospital Monday after surviving with their father for 10 days in the Australian wilderness with little food and in weather conditions that ranged from stormy to scorching (Associated Press, … [Read more...] about Could You Survive Stranded in Your Vehicle for 10 Days?
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Carrying a Firearm While Hiking Yes or No?
This article is not advocating for or against the practice of carrying a firearm while hiking the back trails. This article is talking about a traditional hiking expedition along marked trails and it asks the question “should you carry and do you need to carry a firearm”. … [Read more...] about Carrying a Firearm While Hiking Yes or No?
What a Former Soldier Carries Everyday: EDC Explained
People can spend all day imagining possible situations they could find themselves in and then try to come up solutions and items to carry so they can counter the situation or threat. This can become an endless cycle, of what ifs. The unimaginable can happen to anyone at … [Read more...] about What a Former Soldier Carries Everyday: EDC Explained
10 Awesome Uses For Trash Bags
The ubiquitous 55 Gallon black garbage bag was designed with a one purpose, one time use in mind; to contain garbage and get it to the dump. It’s a shame that millions upon millions of these bags end up with the same fate. Some lucky bags find themselves in the hands of preppers. … [Read more...] about 10 Awesome Uses For Trash Bags
Shotgun Versus Handgun for Home Defense or Do You Need Both?
A combat veteran was asked once if he preferred a handgun to a long gun for his home defense. His response was he always carried a pistol so he could fight his way to his rifle. This of course is not advice on what to do as far as home defense weapons are concerned. The statement … [Read more...] about Shotgun Versus Handgun for Home Defense or Do You Need Both?