Distress Signals – What You Need To Know
Let’s hope you never need to signal for help in an emergency, but if the situation should arise, you want to know that you can do it effectively. You should practice signaling for help before [Read more…]
Preparedness
How to Treat Snake Bites
Snake Bites Whether you are simply hiking through the woods or stranded in the wilderness, you must know how to treat a snake bite in an emergency. Snakes are a real danger to your survival. [Read more…]
3 Tips for Safe Drinking Water
We are used to the luxury of walking over to the sink and having safe water at our fingertips fresh from the tap, but in the wild, water is not generally safe for drinking. Because [Read more…]
Simple Tips For Planning A Great Family Vacation!
Time for a Family Vacation! Any great summer vacation starts with planning your travel destination. Make sure to talk with your entire family before you start booking your travel arrangements. People’s lives are busy and you [Read more…]
5 Simple Steps To Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
Are you the victim of identity theft? According to a recent General Accounting Office report, it is estimated that as many as 750,000 Americans are victims of identity theft every year. Joanna Crane of the Federal [Read more…]
Fireproof Your Home
Fire Proofing Your Home When fire proofing your home the inside is a very big part of the inspection indeed but do not forget that the outside is also a safe haven for fires. You [Read more…]
Best Tool for Outdoor Survival. (It’s not what you think)
Lost and Stranded? If you should ever become lost and stranded in the wilderness, what is the best tool to ensure survival? Is it your pocket knife or fire starter? No, neither of these items [Read more…]
Family Camping Basics
Camping Camping is probably one of the best ways for families to enjoy each other’s company away from the hassles and pressures of work and school. Of course it’s going to take a lot of [Read more…]
Crisis Kit – What to keep in your car
Survival Kit Everyone who owns a car should carry a car survival kit with them at all times. This is especially true for anyone who will be driving in remote areas. Even if you are [Read more…]
The ABCDE of Wilderness First Aid
What is “Wilderness First Aid” and why should you care? Well, if you go camping in the woods (or hell, even take a long walk!) any real distance from emergency care, you NEED to know what [Read more…]