Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 22: The Best Hot Chocolate Recipe

By Suzanne Wiley   November 15, 2013

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Hot chocolate is not only yummy and comforting; it actually warms your up. You don’t have to forgo this delicious treat when the power goes out—severe winter weather is the perfect time to enjoy a mug of hot chocolate using a few ingredients from your long-term food storage and a gel fuel camp or survival stove. I whipped up my own ultra chocolaty version in about 20 minutes. Here is my favorite single-serving hot chocolate recipe using a Swiss military surplus gel fuel M1 stove kit.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 21: 10 Safety Rules for Spending a Night in Your Car

By Suzanne Wiley   November 14, 2013

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A whiteout or blizzard can make driving conditions so hazardous that you voluntarily pull over to wait out the storm. The first thing you need to do is call for help if you find yourself trapped on the road during severe winter weather. Until help arrives, you will need to focus on staying safe, hydrated and warm. Pull your emergency vehicle kit out of the trunk or back seat and follow these 10 rules:

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Reviews

A Prepper Gift List for the Non-Prepper

By CTD Blogger   November 14, 2013

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If you’re not a prepper, check this list of not-so-common gift ideas for your favorite prepper and maybe even for yourself. Whether you’re drawn to a simple shovel or a fancy food dehydrator, there’s something on this holiday gift list for every prepper you know.

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Safety and Training

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 20: What to do if You Run Off the Road

By Suzanne Wiley   November 13, 2013

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When roads are slick, it is highly probable you can run right off the road. Depending on how steep of an embankment or ditch you end up in, you might be able to get yourself out. Before attempting to get your car back on the road, call for help. Tie a brightly colored cloth, bandana or distress flag to your antenna so rescuers can see you. In an extreme circumstance, you can try to get your car back on the road. Follow these 10 tips:

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Safety and Training

You Can Rack a Slide. It’s Technique, Not Strength.

By Suzanne Wiley   November 13, 2013

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If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I can’t rack the slide. It’s too hard,” I’d probably have a condo in the Keys. In fact, when I started shooting, I thought I wasn’t able to operate all semi-automatic handguns either. Believe me, ladies; I understand your slide intimidation. However, have no fear! Regardless of what you may think, it is not your strength or lack thereof that enables you to rack a slide properly—it’s learning the correct technique.

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Safety and Training

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 19: 15 Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice

By Suzanne Wiley   November 12, 2013

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Driving in snow and ice is treacherous. As a rule of thumb, if you can avoid going out—you should. Snow and ice can hit at any time, though and none of us wants to be stuck at work any longer than we have to be, so when driving in severe winter weather is unavoidable, follow these top 15 safety tips for driving in snow and ice.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 18: The 5 Best In-depth Winter Weather Posts

By Suzanne Wiley   November 11, 2013

We are little over a half way through our 30 days of preparing for severe winter weather. So far, you should be geared up and ready to face a blizzard on the roadways and a snow-in at home. If you have been following, you have winterized your home and car and both your house and vehicle are stocked with enough supplies to ride out a winter storm. So far all posts have merely skimmed the surface of prepping, each covering simply the basics. In the past, The Shooter’s Log has gone more in-depth in winter weather survival. Today, Day 18 is a good day to revisit the following past posts.

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Archery

Women Afield—The Art of Archery: How a Compound Bow is Made

By Lisa Metheny   November 11, 2013

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Did you ever wonder what goes into making a compound bow? There are many different bow manufactures and so many great models to choose from for every level of shooter. Archery season is in full swing around the county and may very well be one of the most exciting ways to hunt whitetail. Read this article to learn more.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 17: The Best Entrenching Tools for Winter

By Suzanne Wiley   November 10, 2013

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Entrenching tools or e-tools are an invaluable item to keep in your car during winter. These spade-like tools are good for moving dirt and snow and for loosening up hard earth. Originally designed for soldiers to dig their own trenches and foxholes and for use as a close quarter, back-up weapon, entrenching tools are distinguishable due to its spade and pickaxe combo appearance. Though not as effective as a full-sized shovel, especially for moving snow, an entrenching tool will still help out in a pinch.

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