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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
07/30/2019
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By Edsel Cook
It’s all in the details: How small preps have big rewards
Don’t overlook the small everyday preps. They will prove useful even in situations that don’t involve SHTF. For example, taking the time to make little preps for automobiles will save the hassle of calling for a tow truck to replace a flat tire. Most prepping skills center on TEOTWAWKI scenarios. However, there are also smaller preps […]
07/30/2019
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By Edsel Cook
When navigating in the wild, don’t forget: Your compass doesn’t point true north
When trying to find your way through the wilderness with a compass, keep one thing in mind: It doesn’t directly point to the “true” north or the magnetic north. A compass is affected by the declination of an area. Preppers and survivalists must keep the variation in mind when navigating in the wild. The angle […]
07/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
12 Ways to navigate without a compass
In the worst-case scenario, a person might find himself stranded in the wilderness without any navigation tools, including a compass. Be prepared for such situations with these 12 traditional techniques for compass-free navigation. Use the sun, stars, topographical maps, and landmarks to find your location The first method works during the day. Determine the direction […]
07/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
What is flint knapping and why is it a crucial prepping skill?
Knapping is the art of producing edged simple tools from flint and other stones. Bushcraft practitioners, preppers, and survivalists may find themselves in a wilderness survival situation without their equipment. But if they know flint knapping, they may build survival tools from scratch. Flint is an excellent knapping material for making primitive tools. Other candidates […]
07/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
How to use a winch for recovery when off-roading
A winch is a valuable piece of equipment on any off-road transportation. Drivers who know how to get the most out of it can double a winch’s pulling power and even recover immobilized vehicles. Do not attempt a recovery if you’re drunk or similarly affected. Select one person to oversee the effort. Make sure to […]
07/24/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists warn of MASSIVE solar storms: “We need to be better prepared”
Swedish researchers found evidence that three solar storms engulfed the Earth during the past 3,000 years. The earlier instances of turbulent space weather dwarfed the ones recorded in history books. If one of those ancient storms took place in modern times, it would devastate electrical and electronic systems. Experts warned that communications, computer-based technologies, power […]
07/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Prepper self-defense: Complete your bug-out gear with these 2 guns
Guns are vital for hunting game animals and for self-defense. Your bug-out bag should have at least one pistol and one rifle, plus enough ammunition for both weapons. Pistols and rifles are the best guns to take with you if SHTF and you need to bug out. Not only do these two types of firearms […]
07/20/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Good deal or rip-off? Considerations for buying used firearms
Like many things in life, a previously owned firearm has its upsides and downsides. A budget prepper or survivalist needs to be smart and careful when buying or trading for used guns. On the upside, a used firearm costs much less than a brand new weapon. The downside is that you may end up with […]
07/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Firearms and home defense: Is the shotgun the best weapon?
A shotgun is one of the best home defense weapons for a prepper to add to his stockpile. It has unmatched firepower and is easy to use, especially for people who are unfamiliar with firearms. Firepower-wise, a 12-gauge shotgun shell packed with 00 buckshot hits as hard as four or five rounds of .45 ACP. An […]
07/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Prepper projects: Do you need to keep a Faraday cage grounded?
A Faraday cage protects electronic equipment from powerful bursts of electromagnetic radiation. Grounding the cage maximizes its effectiveness by directing excess electromagnetic energy into the ground where it cannot harm anything. Powerful lightning, nuclear detonations, and the sun release large amounts of electromagnetic energy. When this energy hits an electronic device, it induces considerable amounts […]
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