Before we get started, here are some definitions, and temperature ranges, which might be of interest. Piloted ignition: The use of a flame, spark, or hot surface to ignite any given fuel. There are various terms and explanations out there, but piloted ignition is easy to … [Read more...] about The Ignition Point of Combustibles Do Matter In a Survival Situation
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The Karambit Knife: A Great Self-Defense Weapon
Some have stated that the Karambit Knife has a dark appeal, well that may be so, but we here like to use the word "wicked". The Karambit looks wicked with an incredible grace about it, and we like it that way. Once you receive the knife, you will want to stare at it, handle it, … [Read more...] about The Karambit Knife: A Great Self-Defense Weapon
Hunting For Survival in the City When the SHTF
Wildlife in the city, well yes, and Merriam-Webster defines wildlife as living things and especially mammals, birds, and fishes that are neither human nor domesticated. That definition covers a lot of ground. How many of you have spotted or been harassed by geese in a city park, … [Read more...] about Hunting For Survival in the City When the SHTF
How to Hunt with a Slingshot for Survival
Getting lost or stranded in the middle of the wilderness is a real case scenario for which every outdoor enthusiast should be prepared. Such an event could happen to you when you're hiking through a new path, mountain biking over a trail, or out camping with your family. And no … [Read more...] about How to Hunt with a Slingshot for Survival
Will a Snow Cave Keep You Alive?
First, let's define the difference between a snow cave and a Quinzee. A Quinzee is made by shaping snow into a dome-like structure and then hollowing out sleeping quarters inside. The word Quinzee comes from the indigenous peoples of Alaska and Northern Canada. A snow cave, on … [Read more...] about Will a Snow Cave Keep You Alive?