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Guest Post, Lee Flynn
When you are wanting to learn how to survive in the wild, there are some television shows that can help to teach you various survival techniques. By watching these types of shows you can gain a general understanding of what it could take mentally and physically should you find yourself in a survival-type situation. They teach you all sorts of skills, from fire-building to which is best to use, 9mm ammo or buck shot. Additionally, the shows provide information about food survival skills and food storage. The television shows feature rugged hosts including Bear Grylls, Cody Lundin, and Joseph Teti. The skills you learn are basic skills for surviving and different scenarios are played out for you to observe throughout the shows.
On a few of these shows there are disclaimers informing the viewers of the fact that some situations are set up by the producers to the hosts to further inform the viewer of a handy survival tactic. This list contains some of the better and more informative of the survival shows.
Survivorman
The creators of the hit (Read more....) […]
Guest Post Lee Flynn
The polar vortex has got everyone talking about cold weather. But while we are exclaiming about the ridiculously low temperatures and naming things “polar vortex,” there are plenty of people who are right in the thick of some of the most extreme weather the world has seen in decades. And though there have been some fatalities as a result of the cold weather, there is a far more common occurrence of people being stranded in their vehicles for days at a time. In these sorts of situations it is difficult to survive, but if you are properly prepared, it can be done. Here are some of the most important things for you to keep in your car in case of emergencies this winter.
Food
If you are going to be stuck in your car for 12 or more hours, there is one thing for which you will be grateful above all else: food. And even if it is not winter, storing emergency food should be a top priority for any car owner. Remember to store things that can last for a long (Read more....) […]
 by Michael Green
Tires are the shoes of your car. They are (ideally) the only part of your vehicle that is supposed to be making contact with the road, making sure that control over the multi-horsepower machine is maintained as it travels over the road at speeds unattainable by mere land-dwelling animals.
While they are meant to be worn down, some of us motorists aren’t exactly doing it the right way. The result? The tires need to get replaced way before they were expected to. Worse, they could give out on you while you’re on the road, sometimes in the most catastrophic of ways.
The time, money, stress, and risk to life and limb just aren’t worth being careless with your automobile’s tires, so for the sake of educating my fellow car owner and driver, here are some common causes of premature tire wear and damage, and ways to avoid them:
Incorrect Tire Pressure
This is probably one of the most frequent causes of tires having uneven tire wear and inevitably, damage that can seriously affect the performance and integrity of the tire. Various tire sizes and types have (Read more....) […]
 Guest Post Lee Flynn
Fulfilling our basic needs of warmth, protection and food in an apocalyptic situation or after natural disaster can be challenge, but it doesn’t have to be if you prepare properly ahead of time. Spending some time and money investing in quality food and supplies will take you a long way in desperate times. The last thing you want to do is be stuck without the basic necessities in a bad situation.
Creating Warmth
In a natural disaster, you might be facing snow, wind, rain, or freezing temperatures. Investing in a subzero proof sleeping bag for each person in your family will ensure warmth no matter how cold it gets; and protect them from frostbite and hypothermia. Fleece blankets for during the day time are also good to keep in your kit, since shelters aren’t always the warmest.
Thermal under armor, ski glasses, waterproof boots, waterproof gloves, lined coats and hats should also be in your kit for each person to keep everyone dry and warm. Thin gloves and beanies allow water to seep in and chill the body down leading to hypothermia. Keeping your health in a disaster is of up-most importance, so don’t skimp (Read more....) […]
 Wilderness survival is no laughing matter. Many of us may have no interest in putting ourselves in dangerous situations, but the threat of being stranded in the wild is very real. In cases where someone becomes stranded, it’s not always guaranteed that they’ll have everything they need to get through without consequence. Because of this, it’s always smart to learn some basic survival skills before facing a situation where you might need to fend for yourself.
Fortunately, there are a lot of basic skills that can make a big difference, providing safety and comfort that could save your life. For many of these skills, we can thank Native Americans, who have been practicing and perfecting these skills for centuries. Here are a few basic survival tips that every person should know before they leave modern comforts for the wild outdoors.
Building an emergency shelter
Taking shelter in a cave or underneath a rock overhang is convenient, but not always possible. Whatever your setting, a shelter is essential to your survival, especially if you (Read more....) […]
 Homes are much safer now than they were decades ago, and yet fires continue to claim lives. Fires can happen in any home, but there are steps you can take to make your property safer. Here are a few precautions you should take to ensure that your home and family are as safe as possible.
Plan and Educate
You should know how family members can get out of different rooms in event of fire. Install special ladders in second-floor bedrooms, and take the time to teach the children about the fire plan. Every family member should know how to escape from different rooms, and they should practice it a few times to be prepared for an emergency. Have a designated meeting area outside of the house where everyone can gather after a fire.
Smoke Detectors – One isn’t Enough
One smoke detector on the mail floor is not enough. You should have a smoke detector on each floor of the home, and there should be one in the hallway outside of all bedrooms. Change the batteries when you set the clocks forward and back in the spring and fall, and test them occasionally (Read more....) […]
 For much of history, human survival was dependent upon the ability to make fire. Most modern humans will never find themselves in a situation where their survival depends upon their ability to make a fire, but creating fire without matches is still a pretty neat trick to know. There are emergency fire-making kits available commercially, but they tend to be costly. Besides, if you can manage to carry an emergency fire-making kit everywhere you go, you can manage to carry a lighter. In a real emergency, you will likely have to make do with common materials you can forage from around you. Here is a method for starting a fire using your cell phone. You may even want to grab a free cell phone to practice on.
Besides a cell phone with a charged battery, you will need a small amount of steel wool and some tinder. Steel wool is available in most hardware or discount stores in the paint department. It is also available as pre-soaped scouring pads from nearly all grocery stores. To start a fire, you will need a piece of steel wool equal to about a quarter of a pre-soaped scouring pad. (Read more....) […]
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