When I buy clothing or gear I always give it a thorough look over. Usually this is to find any loose strings that may need to be cut or burnt …
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Derrick James
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As one travels through the land of survival gear eventually they will end up at the medical supplies and equipment section. Bandages, creams, pills etc. come in many shapes and …
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How do you know if you are sincerely a prepper or not? There are many signs you might be a prepper. Do you qualify if you have a basement full …
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I am a camper, hunter, hiker and survivalist. But water filtration has been one of those things I only think about when in those environments. But recently I had a …
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I just returned from a trip to Germany where I had the opportunity to get get a private tour of a WWII German Nazi bunker. I went to visit family …
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Being part of my home town’s fire department is the most rewarding experience I have had to date. Every time I stepped into the fire house, I learned something. I …
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I recently had the opportunity to tour, and speak with the owner of, the famed Las Vegas underground home. This is Part One of the tour. Part Two is where …
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In my last article, we discussed the primary assessment tool “MARCH.” This writing is aimed at carrying the tools necessary for treating life threats. I call it an IFAK (Individual …
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Before I became interested in backpacking, I made several iterations of “bug out” bags. The idea of living out of a bag fascinated me; it was the ultimate freedom. My …
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During my first EMT course, our instructor outlined the phases of a patient encounter: scene safety, general impression, primary assessment, secondary assessment, and reassessment. If you’ve ever done the psycho-motor …
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The idea of an apocalypse, and the aftermath that follows, is a popular social topic manifested in the countless books and many movies flooding the market. Post-apocalyptic cosplay follows suit. …
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Are Shotguns the ultimate SHTF firearm? I’m gonna save you some time in case you don’t feel like reading the rest of this article: NO! I’m fully aware I may …
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