From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Best Survival Television Shows

September 10, 2009
Man vs Wild

As someone interested in topics related to survival and preparedness, I enjoy a survival television show. I’m talking real survival here, not Survivor, which is just a Hollywood version of a bad survival show.

After the September 11 terrorist attacks back in 2001, many people took an interest in learning basic survival skills. And the media [...]

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How to Survive a High Fall

September 8, 2009
base jumper

It is estimated that over half of people that fall from a height of four stories are killed.  Of those that do survive, many made it because they avoided injuring vital organs by landing on their feet, rather than on their head or their back. Unfortunately, under most circumstances you will have little to say about [...]

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Emergency Blanket Important In Travel Kits

September 5, 2009
emergeny blanket

In a recent post about bug out bags I mentioned one of the items was an emergency survival blanket. These are good to have on hand in case you have to bug out in cold weather and need to bundle up to stay warm. Emergency blankets are also good to have as part of a [...]

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How to Purify Water By Boiling

September 3, 2009
boiling water

In a survival situation you may have to resort to collecting untreated water for drinking. The average person needs up to a gallon of water a day in hot weather to stay properly hydrated. Unfortunately, untreated water found in rivers and lakes often has bacteria and other parasites in it making it unsafe to consume [...]

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What Is a Bug Out Bag?

September 1, 2009
bug out bag

Why have a bug out bag? Imagine you have exactly ten minutes to get out of your home. No time to hunt for all your survival gear scattered about the house. Keep it all stored in a bug out bag, grab the bag and run!

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