The ability to build fire is an obvious survival skill. You need fir for warmth and also to boil water to make it safe to drink… not to mention for light and for cooking. But fire, specifically a signal fire, is also critical for alerting rescuers if you find yourself lost or stranded and the situation becomes desperate.
3 Ways to Make a Better Signal Fire: Read the full article here.
The going thinking seems to be that the ONLY way to survive is to flee the city. You’re supposed to run, like a dog with its tail between its legs, and hide out in the woods until things get back to normal. This is really dated thinking that ignores history. To get to the bottom of this, we’ve got to dispel some of the myths about urban survival in a collapse.
In this week’s podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival’s Jeff Anderson describes 5 weapons you can put in your BOV right now that will help you fend off the people who want to TAKE what you have.
I was at the outdoor range the other day and I saw a lot of guys rocking single point slings for their assault rifles. A sling helps us to feel all “operator” and can be of benefit in certain scenarios. But would it shock you if I told you… you don’t always need it?
