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Category Archives: survival
Deadfalls and Snares
I am fascinated by old books written by the pioneers, and every so often, I am lucky enough to find one that gives 
information that is useful for preparedness. Today I found a book written in 1907 called “Deadfalls and …
The Problems of Feral Dogs in a Major Disaster
In any kind of a large-scale emergency, whether financial, EMP or some something else that causes large scale 
disruptions, a lot of people will turn their pets lose. Now I know that many of you will suggest that they should …
What Type of Knife do You Carry?
One question that always intrigues me is what kind of knife people carry? I normally always carry at least three knifes. They consist of a Leatherman Wave, an older Gerber multi tools and a Spyderco.
I have been carrying the …
Read More...Signal Mirrors and Why You Need Them
Signal mirrors have been used by the Worlds Militaries for many years. Some armies used them as recently as in the 1960’s. They were used by the resistance against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and probably have been used against …
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Posted in self defense, Self sufficiency, Seventy-two hour kits, survival
Tagged Howard, rescue, signal mirrors
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Finding Directions by the Stars
A compass is something that all of us should have in our bug out bags or survival kits. But being human we make mistakes and either lose or forget things.
If you can see the stars, it is fairly simple. …
Read More...Alternate Uses for Things Like Pencils and First Aid Dressings in Your Bug Out Bag can Save Your Life
The simple items you carry in your seventy-two hour kit, bug out bag or get home bag (whatever you want to call 
it) can make a big difference. Take a simple thing like, do you carry a pen or a …
Posted in Seventy-two hour kits, survival, tools
Tagged first aid dressings, Howard, pencils, pens
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The Edible Burdock Plant
Burdock plants have dark green leaves that can grow up to 28” long; they can remind you of elephant ears. They 
are generally large, coarse and shaped like a pointed oval, with the lower ones being heart-shaped. They are woolly …
The Art of Fire Starting
Fire starting is an art. I know everyone who reads this blog carries some type of fire starter and that is a good start. However lately I have been challenging some people to actually start a fire with what they …
Read More...Chokecherries an Edible Fruit
The chokecherry or prunus virginiana is said to be the most widespread tree in North America. It is found from Newfoundland to British Colombia, through all but the most northern areas. It ranges as far south as Georgia and in …
Read More...Wild Gardens
As spring is arriving, it is time to start thinking about our summer gardens both domestic and wild. Just yesterday, I was outside and saw miner’s lettuce and dandelions growing wild. The miners lettuce was in large patches and easy …
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Tagged edible plants, healing plants, Howard, wild gardens
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