Crowd Crush Safety Tips: Read This Before You Enter a Packed Venue

Every year, festivals draw millions of attendees. But when a mass surge occurs, a celebration can turn into a catastrophe. In October 2022, the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush in a…

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Heirloom Vegetables and Seeds

Heirloom Vegetable Varieties There is no scientific definition for heirloom vegetables. According to writer Chris McLauglin, even the term “vegetable” is a culinary term as opposed to a botanical term….

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Floods, Floods Everywhere

Independence Day was very different for hundreds of families in central Texas this year. An area known as “The Hill Country,” and also by the more negative name “Texas Flood…

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Physical Conditioning and Your Survival

If there’s one concern I have about my own personal survival, it’s whether or not I’ve got the physical strength and stamina to do what I’ll need to do, in…

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The Survival Benefits of Regular International Travel

There are many survival benefits to be had from regular international travel. Having an Escape Plan Historically, human migration is a successful survival strategy. When things get volatile, those who…

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Evacuation Plan Tips: Prepare to Escape When Conditions Collapse

Most emergencies begin with little or no warning and leave families with limited time to respond. Households that evacuate without a plan often make decisions too late or move without…

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Silent Weapons for Urban Survival: Top 10 Stealth Weapons

In a SHTF scenario, urban cities can quickly become dangerous. With broken supply chains and deteriorating social order, the struggle for basic resources become a daily challenge. For example, if…

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9 Composting Mistakes – All that Stands Between You and Black Gold

What is compost? Composting is the natural process through which soil is enriched, and nutrients are returned to it. You can see composting at work in any forest. Organic materials,…

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Field Repair Kit: 10 Must-Have Items for Fixing Gear in the Wild

During an outdoor adventure, gear failures can happen often. A busted trekking pole after miles of hiking or a snapped strap on your backpack from heavy use can prevent you…

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Rain Clouds and Floods

I sit here in my office, looking out through the window at a thunderstorm, right in the middle of a drought. Mother Nature likes to play tricks on us, and…

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