Camping & Survival

Quick Prepper Tip: 10 First Aid Essentials

By Lisa Metheny   March 29, 2014

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Preppers will tell you they practice prepping as a way to be prepared for what the future may hold. Of course none of us really know what tomorrow or even the next hour will bring. So it is probably wise to plan ahead at least a little bit. It does not matter if you are the type that plans for the end of the world scenario or someone who just wants to have a few essentials on hand in case of an emergency; having a basic first aid kit assembled and within reach is a good idea.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Spring Storms and the Stinging Heat of Summer Day 29: Refrigeration When Power Goes Out—Make a Zeer Pot

By Suzanne Wiley   March 29, 2014

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I hope that you have plenty of non-perishable food stored for a potential power outage, but that does not necessarily mean you have to throw out your refrigerated items right away. Using two terra cotta pots, sand, water and a cotton cloth or towel, you can make an evaporative refrigeration system called a Zeer Pot.

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Range Reports

Range Report: SIG Sauer’s Best Pistol—the P229

By Bob Campbell   March 28, 2014

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The SIG SAUER P229 is powerful, reliable, accurate and useful in 3 calibers. It follows in the high quality tradition of the SIG line, with double-action, high combat-worthy sights and an unusual versatility that makes it the best SIG SAUER pistol yet. Read this post for complete details and a range report.

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Archery

Get Out Now for Consistent Hunting Success This Fall

By CTD Blogger   March 27, 2014

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Have you ever asked yourself: “Why does (the other guy) get a nice buck every year when I do all the right things, and hunt where good bucks are known to be but still come up short?” It’s a tough question. However, we have the answers you are looking for.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Spring Storms and the Stinging Heat of Summer DAY 26: Be Ready! National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25-31

By Suzanne Wiley   March 26, 2014

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25-31, which gives you plenty of time and no excuses not to be prepared. The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, while the Eastern Pacific hurricane season starts May 15. Both seasons end on November 30. Hurricanes cause heavy rainfall, flooding, tornados, rip currents and high, damaging winds. Depending on the severity of the hurricane—measured in categories one to five on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale—city officials might make evacuation mandatory. If you live in a hurricane-prone area, keep trees and shrubbery trimmed. When a hurricane watch or warning alert comes through your NOAA emergency weather alert radio, put your bug-out or bug-in plan in place. Whether you choose to leave or stay, you need a plan and supplies for both.

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Concealed Carry

Concealed Carry and Practical Defense

By Bob Campbell   March 25, 2014

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Make sure you’re properly trained and armed for situations where you need to protect yourself. Understanding that force is the last choice, not the first, is as important as knowing how to handle the gun itself. Read this post to discover how to get started.

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Safety and Training

30 Days of Preparing for Spring Storms and the Stinging Heat of Summer DAY 25: First Aid 101: Treating Burns

By Suzanne Wiley   March 25, 2014

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Injuries from burns increase during the summer due to outdoor cooking, campfires, candles, oil-burning lanterns and torches, and fireworks. On average, over 10,000 Americans seek medical attention for burns from fireworks a year. Additionally, in 2011, fireworks caused a reported 17,800 fires. There are four degrees of burns. This classification system is based on how bad the burn is depending on the location on the body, how big the burn and the depth. Learn how to treat them in this basic first aid guide to burns.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Women Afield—Winter Weather Hunting Safety Tips, Part 1

By Lisa Metheny   March 24, 2014

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Hunting wild game during any season has its challenges, but hunting during the often brutal and unforgiving weather of winter has its own set of unique challenges. Conditions can change in a matter of minutes during the winter months turning a casual hunting excursion into a survival situation. Knowing how to stay safe while hunting during the winter months is important. Check out this 3 part series on enjoying winter hunting and coming home safe and sound.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Spring Storms and the Stinging Heat of Summer DAY 24: Five Survival Reasons for Knowing How to Start a Fire

By Suzanne Wiley   March 24, 2014

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Knowing how to start a fire can possibly save your life. It is one of the most essential survivor skills one should know if they are serious about learning how to survive in an emergency or disaster. Here are five really good reasons for knowing how to start a fire.

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How-To

30 Days of Preparing for Spring Storms and the Stinging Heat of Summer DAY 23: 10 Steps to Perform Maintenance on your AC Unit

By Suzanne Wiley   March 23, 2014

Most heat-related injuries and deaths occur because people have lack of access to adequate air conditioning. Remember from yesterday’s post, when it is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter, electric fans do not help cool the body. Today, make sure your AC unit is in tip-top shape and ready for the upcoming summer months.

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