Anticipate and Adapt Simply put situational awareness is being aware of what is going on around you. Start with anticipation. Do you realize that many retail stores close off certain entrances/exits at night? Imagine you park your car and start walking toward the door … [Read more...] about Situational Awareness: Staying Safe in Today’s World
Preparedness
Prepping: Operational Security (OPSEC)
When, where, how and how many. How often have you posted your prepping plans on a social networking site, how many times have you emailed your intentions to others. OPSEC is keeping you, your family and your supplies safe. You have to be aware of what and who may be … [Read more...] about Prepping: Operational Security (OPSEC)
5 Reasons You Should Carry a Pocket Knife
Why You Should Carry a Pocket Knife Pocketknife, jackknife, penknife call it what you will, and there are some differences between all types, but typically they all fall under the heading of "Jackknife" defined as a knife with a folding blade. In the past, most people, … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You Should Carry a Pocket Knife
6 Survival Uses for Salt
Salt and Its Uses in A Survival Situation Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride and it its natural crystalline form it is known as rock salt. Salt is essential for all animal life, and this of course includes human life. Animal meat, blood and milk contain … [Read more...] about 6 Survival Uses for Salt
6 Survival Uses for Charcoal
Survival Uses for Charcoal There is charcoal and then there is activated charcoal or activated carbon. Both are the byproduct of removing water and other constituents from animal and vegetation substances. This articles' focus however, will be on charcoal made from hardwoods … [Read more...] about 6 Survival Uses for Charcoal