Survival Beekeeping Part 1-Introduction
I became interested in beekeeping four years ago when I lived in Denver. It is a popular hobby and there is a great community there…
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How Does Your State Rank in Natural Disaster Risk?
CoreLogic recently released a risk analysis ranking “US States at Highest Risk of Property Damage Loss from Natural Hazards.” These hazards included: flood, wildfire, tornado,…
Survival Story: Captured by the Enemy
These stories always amaze me. Fighting for survival behind enemy lines There were times during their night marching when Crowson remembers being walked, under heavy…
Practical Preparation and the Survival Spectrum
There is a spectrum of self-reliance and preparedness examples in our world today. On one hand, there are people who feel it is unnecessary or…
Driving on Snow and Ice
Yesterday morning I received a call from a good friend and hopefully future SA contributor, who after seeing the insanity taking place in the southern…
The Winter-Pocalypse Arrives in Atlanta
General Sherman evacuated the civilian population of Atlanta when it surrendered after a five week siege in 1864. He then destroyed Atlanta by fire. Nearly…
In a Survival Situation? Send out an S.O.S.
The proverbial crap has just hit the fan and the fan is on high. Whether a gunman opened fire nearby, your car died on an…
Cold Weather Injuries
Below please see the powerpoint on cold weather injury prevention and treatment. It’s a powerpoint presentation from the Northern Warfare Training Center (NWTC). This is…
Top 10 Portable Heater Safety Tips
When the snow and sleet start falling, so do the power lines. Many folks turn to portable propane and kerosene space heaters. Unfortunately, carbon monoxide…
Review: Sawyer PointONE™ All in One Filter
During the process of lightening my backpack, I knew one of the heavier items I was carrying was my water filter, an MSR Miniworks purchased…