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Your how-to guides for emergency preparedness.
Discover how to build a campfire, use a compass, prevent and treat blisters, and communicate using radio frequencies during emergencies.
Cook Over a Campfire
Cooking over a campfire, or over open flame is a dying art to be sure.
Baofeng UV-5R: Basic Setup & Emergency Frequencies
Learn how to set up and program the Baofeng UV-5R for emergency use. Step-by-step guide covers key frequencies, NOAA weather channels, repeaters, tone settings, and gear. Includes recommendations for top accessories like programming cables, extended batteries, and high-gain antennas with direct Amazon links for faster setup and reliability.
How to Find Direction Using the Sun and Stars
If you don't always carry a compass around with you (who typically does?) then having t
Use a Signal Mirror
Back in the late 1980s, an oral surgeon was in the middle of a two-week raft trip down
A Guide To Water Treatment In The Backcountry
Why all the fuss about water treatment outdoors?
Test Your Survival Gear
You went and got yourself a whole pile of gear to prepare you and your family for an em
Store Food Medium Term (6-12 months)
Having long to medium-term food reserves can be a tricky subject for those of us who gr
Use a Compass
Almost all of us carry instantly updated maps and GPS systems in our pockets these days
Communicate Off-Grid Digitally via Amateur Radio
As you probably know you can use radio waves to talk to people over the air.
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