by Survival Blog | Feb 5, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
(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...
by survival life | Feb 4, 2022 | SurvivalLife.com
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...
by Survival Blog | Feb 4, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
(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...
by survival life | Feb 3, 2022 | SurvivalLife.com
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...
by Survival Blog | Feb 3, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
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...
by Survival Blog | Feb 2, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
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...
by survival life | Feb 1, 2022 | SurvivalLife.com
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....
by survival life | Jan 30, 2022 | SurvivalLife.com
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...
by survival life | Jan 28, 2022 | SurvivalLife.com
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...
by Survival Blog | Jan 22, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
(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...
