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Preparing and surviving disasters is probably one of the harder issues you and your family will have to deal with in your and/or their lifetime.
Many people take wrong actions in difficult situations because they prioritize wrong things. The Rule of 3 ( aka The Survival Rule of 3’S) is a guide and can therefore be used in every situation of life:
Food & Water : Food Storage – Part 1 of 3
If an earthquake, hurricane, winter storm, or other disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, and electricity for days or even weeks. By taking some time now to plan and store emergency food and water supplies,
Food & Water : Food Storage – Part 2 of 3
Although food storage takes space, time and money, it is highly recommended. Disasters as described in the previous menu items are real and can happen to you just like that. For survival of the first 72 hours we recommend the BOB. Since in many situations it can take some time for new food to arrive in the supermarkets,
Food & Water : Food Storage – Part 3 of 3
However, it’s best to discuss first of all a Survival Food Kit Buying Guide so that it’s possible for the potential customer to decide beforehand whether or not expenditure on this specialized type of merchandise is worthwhile for his / her family as well as him/herself.
Canning Foods for Survival. Part 1 of 6: What is Canning ?
Canning was a way of preserving food back when there were no refrigerators to be found. The French were actually the first to preserve food (or “can” it) back in the 1800’s and hence the name “canning.” People who lived on farms had to have a way of ensuring that what they grew in their gardens or in the fields would be able to sustain them for the winter and beyond.
Canning Foods for Survival. Part 2 of 6 : The Benefits
One of the essential skills for Preparedness and Survival is Canning which is preserving food through pressure cooking in containers. This way, you can save money and store food to last a long time for sure. When faced with any emergency food crisis scenario, you can rest assure you will have plenty to eat as long as you have planned ahead.
Canning Foods for Survival. Part 3 of 6 : Essential Materials Required to Start Your Canning Processes
You are going to need certain pieces of equipment to Can. You can’t think that you are just going to be boiling water and jars and throwing some food in them. This article on Canning Foods for Survival will be quite short and concise since it contains a more illustrative account later on on what you need including recommended purchases.
Canning Food for Survival. Part 4 of 6 : Types of Canning for Fruit, Meat, Seafood & Vegetables
I cannot over-stress the importance of Canning with respect to food preservation and its importance in contributing to food hygiene and the resulting god health and well-being. Hence, I shall re-cap what has already been explained in previous sections of this course but in a different manner. Canning is a quick way to preserve large quantities of food.
Canning Foods for Survival. Part 5 of 6 : Tips on Sterilizing Your Work Area for the Best Results
Any germs, micro-germs and bacteria can creep into you food/jars and you and your loved ones will regret it sooner or later, more than likely when you LEAST want to be sick and/or confined to sick bay. The first thing you want to clean are the surfaces where you will be preparing the food.
Canning Foods for Survival. Part 6 of 6 : Where To Store Your Long-Term Survival Produce
The best place for long-term food storage is often against an outside wall in the basement because it’s coolest here. However, if your home doesn’t have a basement, any cool, dark corner or closet will work well.
Camping Cooking Stoves & Accessories For Use In A Crisis: Part 1 of 2 – Basic Knowledge.
A hot meal is a luxury not readily available to many people after disaster strikes. With the electrical grid down, your house destroyed or un-inhabitable, and no signs of immediate aid/assistance, your chances of serving your family a comforting, hot meal are slim to none—unless you planned well beforehand.
Camping Cooking Stoves & Accessories For Use In A Crisis: Part 2 of 2 – Product Reviews & Recommendations.
From visiting many review sites and reading their content, a common occurring theme is their inability to define precisely the criteria they are using to properly explain the properties of a particular product / group of products.
In this section of our website, we are going to discuss AND review Devices / Gadgets / Tools which we should have in our…
There are a few basic things to remember when it comes to getting out of the wilderness, such as finding a stream and following it downhill.
When disaster strikes or you are miles away from the comforts and conveniences of home, the best survival watches will be your lifeline that will help keep you safe.
With an outdoor watch, you can find your way and measure your activities in all circumstances. The watches we recommend for your outdoor adventures and, of course, emergencies.
In all honesty, this was NOT one of my favourite subjects not least because the use of the word ‘survival’ naturally implies that this device will primarily be used for
This is a multi-functional tool, which consists of several small tools. You can easily carry it on your belt, in your pocket, or in a backpack, as it is usually quite small and compact.
Now that you have found the ideal location for your future fire, you will need the tool that will create the sparks or flames to start it. We will take into
It was originally developed for paratroopers by the American military during World War II. The cords also helped other military units in combat and were therefore…
The world can be an intimidating place, so why not have something to defend against in a hairy situation? We are all a little afraid of being the next victim of a random assault or home invasion…
A compact essential for your emergency kit is the 7 in 1 Survival Whistle. The whistle has multiple features and comes with a lanyard to wear around your neck. Great for camping and hiking.
