My Ultralight Get-Home Bag – Part 3, by St. Funogas
(Continued from Part 2. This concludes the article.) First-Aid Kit – This is another area where I’m way out of the norm. My first-aid kit is based on the medical emergencies I’ve experienced throughout my life including backpacking and wilderness camping. None of those would have been helped by a first-aid kit: mostly broken bones […]
Valentines Day Camping
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! If you’re still thinking of ways how to make it memorable, why not take your camp-loving partner to a Valentines Day camping? Here are 11 tips to make your Valentine’s Day this year a romantic camping trip. RELATED: Forget the Flowers? 3 Easy Treats to Save Valentines Day 11 Valentines […]
My Ultralight Get-Home Bag – Part 2, by St. Funogas
(Continued from Part 1.) What I’ll Be Carrying in My GHB No weights were guessed, each item (or group of items for the very light things) was weighed in grams on a kitchen scale, then converted to pounds. For the backpack and bivvy bag the weight was taken from online spec sheets. Pounds are rounded […]
Avalanche Gear Checklist for Your Avalanche Survival Kit
Are you looking to enjoy sometime outdoor in the snow? Having the right avalanche gear could mean the difference between surviving an avalanche or successfully rescuing a buried victim and death. While these will set you back a few hundred dollars, it is ultimately a small price to pay. RELATED: How to Survive an Avalanche | […]
My Ultralight Get-Home Bag – Part 1, by St. Funogas
Three cheers to J.M. for his recent excellent, award-winning article on Get Home Bags (GHBs). Finally, a GHB article with advice that’s sensible, logical, and doable for anyone wanting to put together a GHB. I know how long it takes to write an article for SurvivalBlog so I know it took J.M. months to put […]
Writing Contest Winners Announced: Round 98
We’ve completed the judging for Round 98 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. Here are the results: First Prize First Prize is awarded to J.M., for An Ultralight Get Home Bag Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5 — posted January 18-22, 2022. He will receive these prizes: The photovoltaic power […]
How an Avalanche Airbag Could Save Your Life | Top 5 Best Airbags for 2022
Extreme sports like skiing and winter climbing often come with risks like avalanches that can cost you more than a few broken bones. However, wearing a backpack with an incorporated avalanche airbag has been proven to be effective in saving lives by preventing burial. From the more modern battery-powered systems to the classic canister designs, […]
Will Society Collapse in 2040? Society Collapse 2040 – The Reality of Our Societal Decline
Will Society Collapse? Civilization seems to be lurching. A study suggests that there is a possibility that society will collapse in 2040. In this blog post, let’s explore why society might collapse and how we can prevent it. We’ve all seen the movies where society collapses, and it’s every man for himself. The reality is […]
How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire | Bike Tire Flat
When you’re out in the trails or biking in the middle of nowhere, knowing how to fix a flat bike tire is essential in case the unexpected happens. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to fix a flat bike tire. RELATED: SHTF Life Hacks | Secret Prepper Tip List How To Fix a Flat Bike […]
An Ultralight Get Home Bag – Part 5, by J.M.
(Continued from Part 4. This concludes the article.) Seasonal Considerations One of the problems with planning any kind of self-contained outdoor survival kit for New England is that you have to be able to handle a wide range of weather conditions, including really cold and wet winters. Things like thunder snowstorms, freezing rain, blizzards and […]
