Every good survival kit has a flashlight. But not every survival kit has a good flashlight. There are many choices out there, so don’t rush into your decision. Read More
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Tips for Camping With Dogs
Your dogs may not know that June is National Camping Month. But I’m guessing they would love to join you on your next camping trip… regardless of when Read More
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Survival tips every hiker should remember
A day hike seems like a pretty safe venture, right? Even a two- or three-day hiking trip should go off without a hitch, correct? Well, “seems” and “should” Read More
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Preparing for Tornado Season
The United States experiences more tornadoes than any other country in the world. Approximately 1,200 tornadoes are recorded annually. That’s about four times as many as in Europe. Read More
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Using a Broken Cellphone for Survival
The other day I misplaced my cellphone. No lie. You’d have thought I lost a grandchild. I was beside myself. Retracing my steps. Calling the stores where I’d Read More
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Your Vehicle Needs a Spring Check-Up
Just about everyone knows how important it is to winterize a vehicle. Cold weather can negatively affect car batteries and lower tire pressure. Snow can negatively affect how Read More
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Keep Your Survival Knife Sharp
Have you ever heard someone say, “He’s not the sharpest tool in the shed?” The expression is used about someone who is not particularly bright. People who lack Read More
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Fight or flight… be prepared for both scenarios
We’ve all heard people say, “Violence is never the answer.” Unfortunately, sometimes violence is the only answer. But I would agree that 99 percent of the time we Read More
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Build the Ultimate Winter Car Survival Kit
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know how bad this winter has been. And continues to be. (Actually, if you’ve been living in a cave, you Read More
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Winter Weather Safety for Seniors
Depending on where you live, winter can be the toughest of the four seasons to get through. Especially for seniors. There are more challenges involved with winter than Read More
