9 Weapons (Besides Guns) That Could Save Your Life

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If the grid goes down, the ability to defend oneself will be invaluable. In fact, the importance of self defense will be right up there with food and water. Of course, a firearm is the most effective way to defend yourself from an attacker, but that might not always be possible. For example, if you find yourself in a place where firearms aren’t allowed.
The purpose of this article is to teach you about the many other types of weapons you can use to defend yourself. You can carry most of these anywhere without drawing any unwanted attention, yet they’re effective enough to take down almost anyone. Here, then, are 9 weapons that could save your life:
1. Knife – We’ll start with the most obvious weapon: the knife. Knives are everywhere, and almost everyone has at least a couple of them, whether they’re Swiss Army knives or big fixed bladed K-bars. Granted, while a K-bar or similar type knife is likely to draw attention to you, a simple folding tactical knife can be kept nicely concealed in your pocket and can be equally as effective. A knife can be even more deadly than a gun in close quarters. For self defense, opt for a durable folding knife that can be opened quickly and has a serrated blade with an ergonomic grip.

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10 Ways to Keep from Freezing in the Winter (or How Not to Die at 40 Below!)

10 Ways to Keep from Freezing in the Winter

(or How Not to Die at 40 Below!)

Layer your clothing
A tee shirt (or thermal shirt) a shirt over it, a sweater and another then a coat, hat, mittens, warm socks and boots. If you are too warm remove a layer. You will look fat, just get over it.
Close off rooms
Rooms that have no water pipes or stored liquids, and aren’t where you are spending all of your time don’t need the heat. Close doors and hang blanket over doors. Small areas are best for staying warm in. This also helps conserve your fuel for keeping you warm longer.

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ve heard some people talk about how their survival gear costs hundreds of dollars PER PIECE, easily making their gear total well into the thousands. But what do you do when you’re on a budget and still need survival gear? When you don’t have that kind of money to spare, you shouldn’t feel any remorse about buying your survival gear on a budget! If you’re just getting started with preparedness, bushcraft or survival, you don’t have to start off buying “the best equipment money can buy” — a conundrum in itself since there will always be argument over which [knife, bag, machete, tent, tarp, etc] is “the best”. The fact is, until you have learned how to properly use the equipment, it would actually be better to start with something that costs less money, yet still has some decent quality characteristics.

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ve heard some people talk about how their survival gear costs hundreds of dollars PER PIECE, easily making their gear total well into the thousands. But what do you do when you’re on a budget and still need survival gear? When you don’t have that kind of money to spare, you shouldn’t feel any remorse about buying your survival gear on a budget! If you’re just getting started with preparedness, bushcraft or survival, you don’t have to start off buying “the best equipment money can buy” — a conundrum in itself since there will always be argument over which [knife, bag, machete, tent, tarp, etc] is “the best”. The fact is, until you have learned how to properly use the equipment, it would actually be better to start with something that costs less money, yet still has some decent quality characteristics.

Copyright © 2016 - Survival at Home - Read more at: http://survivalathome.com/survival-gear-on-a-budget/

I’ve heard some people talk about how their survival gear costs hundreds of dollars PER PIECE, easily making their gear total well into the thousands. But what do you do when you’re on a budget and still need survival gear? When you don’t have that kind of money to spare, you shouldn’t feel any remorse about buying your survival gear on a budget! If you’re just getting started with preparedness, bushcraft or survival, you don’t have to start off buying “the best equipment money can buy” — a conundrum in itself since there will always be argument over which [knife, bag, machete, tent, tarp, etc] is “the best”. The fact is, until you have learned how to properly use the equipment, it would actually be better to start with something that costs less money, yet still has some decent quality characteristics.

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Survival Foods: What Are The Top Six?

You will not have the luxury of eating what you feel like when a catastrophe hits. In such situations, you should know what survival foods are best in terms of nourishment, vitality, energy and taste.  They should be also easy to carry around in case you need to bug out.
Here is a list of six survival foods regarded as the best by some of the top preppers:

Top Six Survival Foods

Canned Alaskan Wild Salmon

Salmon is rich in protein and sound fats like omega 3s. Many variation of Alaskan wild salmon will come canned with little to none of the contaminants that can appear in cans of other types of fish. The Inuit people (local individuals of Alaska and northern Canada) regularly eat Alaskan wild salmon.  Likewise, they are known for low rates of heart attack and stroke.  This phenomenon is credited to their regular salmon consumption. Like tuna fish, you can eat canned Alaskan wild salmon right out of the can without cooking. Leftovers must be refrigerated and will keep for 3 – 4 days.

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Lowa Men’s Renegade GTX Hiking Boot Review

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com

Produced in collaboration with SoleLabz.com, where James and colleagues review trail and tactical footwear.
A few words about LOWA (the company)
Being founded in the 1920s, Lowa Company is one of the oldest in the field. It all started in a village of Jetzendorf in Germany when Lorenz Wagner started producing its Brogue Oxford Shoes.
The manufacturing process stemming from Bavarian mountains paired with the quality offered in well-stitched Norwegian shoes turned out to be a winner. The expansion of its facilities was merited as soon as the late 20s and the company just built steam from that moment on.
Lowa is known for its high-quality man-made materials and its many innovations.
Just to name a few:
· They first introduced polyurethane into the business
· The first sole made of vulcanized rubber
· The first sole injected with air…
The company is still located in the village it was founded in, and they’ve celebrated both their 90th anniversary and being the largest rural employer in 2013.
I could go on for pages about Lowa alone, but let’s cut to the chase and see what makes these hiking boots tick.
Here are a few Renegade hiking boot specifications directly from the manufacturer – its fact sheet
The materials used are leather/synthetic combo. The uppers are made out of nubuck leather, which means you’ll pretty much get all the benefits of the full-grain leather with a shortened break-in period.
The shaft from the arch measures 5 inches, heel 1.75 inches and platform approximately 1 inch.
Lowa goes out of its way to stress the footbed that features a “climate control” function, and I’m really eager to see its performance during the testing. The midsole is PU (polyurethane foam) Monowrap Framed, making Lowa one of the rare manufacturers featuring products without EVA (Ethylene-vinyl acetate).
The shank is full nylon which adds (so they say) to the overall stability of the boot.
Vibram Evo outsole – which is just fancy expression for a patented pattern of the lugs aimed at optimal stability and grip.
Let’s put these on, start testing and see if climate control really works.
Lowa Renegade GTX – my review of the hiking boot

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Sharpen a Knife Using a Common Household Item

This post originally appeared in Apartment Prepper

A friend told me about this knife sharpening method and I got really curious I had to try it myself.

Dull knives are dangerous! I’ve cut myself a few times by using a dull knife – instead of cutting properly, dull knives will skip or slip and cut you. That is why I am obsessed with always having sharp knives, and a knowing a few ways to sharpen knives comes in handy.

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The Harsh Truth About Bugging Out of Cities, by Patrice Lewis

This post originally appeared in Survival Bloghttp://survivalblog.com/the-harsh-truth-about-bugging-out-of-cities-by-patrice-lewis/

© Michael Jastremski for openphoto.net


A common concern among rural people in a grid-down situation is the concept of marauding urbanites swarming through the countryside looting and pillaging — the so-called Golden Horde. I addressed this issue on my blog a few months ago when a reader noted, “You can hide yourself, but not your garden. Are you going to take your beef herd into your house with you? In any long-term crisis situation, your cattle and garden will be indefensible and therefore gone in a matter of months. You cannot protect them from a determined large, armed group.”

This reader respectfully listed what he termed a “huge blind spot” among rural preppers. “As an urbanite, I know that millions and millions of people will head for the less populated areas of this country. They will travel in large groups for safety and they will be armed to the teeth. They will not worry about ‘Will the locals welcome you?’ They will do whatever it takes to survive, which likely will include murdering ‘the locals’ for their resources. You cannot hide your garden and livestock and produce them at the same time. It wouldn’t take a very large group for you to be outnumbered and then either pinned down inside while all your outdoor food is stolen, or overrun completely. What then? It seems to me that any prepper scenario only works if you’re willing to kill others to survive, and even then only until the canned goods hold out. The minute you have to plant and tend a garden, you (and your food) will be sitting ducks. I realize this post must sound really hostile, but it isn’t meant to be. I’m just curious about whether preppers think about these eventualities, and what’s the plan then?”

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Solo Stove Titan and Solo Pot 1800

Here is a review of the Solo Stove Titan and Solo Pot 1800 that appeared in Survival at Home

Check it out!

Solo Stove Titan and Solo Pot 1800

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