Aaron Frankel on survival prep for your four-legged friend.
Do You Know How To Tie A Knot?: Part II
Part II of Do You Know How to Tie a Knot. Six more useful knots.
Do You Know How to Tie a Knot?: Part I
It Could Save Your Life – Crucial Knots & Their Applications Knots are essential to survive in the outdoors, in emergency situations, and is required to sail a boat and remain afloat. Knowing which knots to tie and how to properly perform the actions can mean the difference between security and safety or death. Knowing how to tie a knot … Read More
Water Collection, Purification, & Storage in an Urban Environment
In the event of a catastrophe, whether natural or man-made, water is perhaps one of the most crucial elements lacking in an urban setting. Earthquakes can disrupt the water mains, the water treatment plants could be shut down or destroyed and then all we are left with is what we have in bottles and storage. Careful planning and forethought can … Read More
How To Build A Fire Pit
The Essentials to Safer & Longer Lasting Fires Fires are essential for surviving in almost any environment. Fire is required to purify water, cook food, create warmth, signal for help, and protection from wildlife. Therefore it is essential to learn the various methods of constructing fires.
Situational Awareness and Normalcy Bias
How often would you say you get “caught off guard?” In an everyday context, this could be as harmless as reaching for your coffee mug without looking and spilling it on your carpet, or as serious as failing to notice an oncoming car as you step out into the street. These mistakes are easy to make and most people make … Read More
How To Make A Homemade Stretcher
There are times when you need a stretcher, such as when you need to carry a body (dead or alive) or move a heavy payload. Instead of throwing your back out by carrying the person or items with your bare hands, use a stretcher. A homemade stretcher can be fashioned out of very common items. So whether you are dealing … Read More
How To Build A Makeshift Tent
Some situations in life leave you exposed to the elements and away from pre-built man made shelters. In such situations, knowing how to build a quick shelter can mean the difference between surviving the night or not. There are 3 basic methods that can be erected for your safety and shelter in a matter of a few minutes to an … Read More
How To Make A Makeshift Sleeping Bag
Surviving life in today’s modern setting can be a real challenge with insurmountable bills, taxes, politics, and sometimes, an annoying neighbor. But, what about real life – have you ever been stuck outside in a snow storm? Lost in the wilderness without a cell phone? Or stranded on a sinking boat? In situations like these, you may be wishing you … Read More
How To Create Emergency Weather Alerts
Millions of people lose property every year and some lose life to severe weather every year. Weather can be one of the most destructive and dangerous forces in nature. To make matters worse, it can turn on a dime. When it does, will you be informed? Being notified of such conditions can be the thing that saves your life! Whether … Read More