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When you hear the term prepper or survivalist, do you image someone who has spent his or her life savings building a million dollar underground bunker, while wearing a tin foil hat? Preparedness and survival isn’t just for the paranoid. It is for everyday people. From tornados, to flooding and hurricanes to the accidental house fire, all American should prepare for disaster. In this beginner’s guide, Cheaper Than Dirt helps you learn what to prepare for, how to build a bug out bag and what kinds of things you need to store in case of emergency.
An unexpected cold front or sudden drop in temperatures makes for a sleepless night in a tent. With autumn approaching, make sure you are prepared for chillier nights around the campfire by packing right. These 12 tips will help make your fall camping trip a success.
Tornadoes can produce winds in excess of 300 mph and do not discriminate destroying anything and everything that gets in their path. Are you prepared? Do you have a plan? Read this article for tips on staying safe when a tornado is bearing down.
Spring has definitely sprung! And with that comes crazy, unpredictable weather. Tornados and snowstorms in the same state? Wild fires and flash floods are also a threat in the greater part of the United States. Start by stockpiling water, canned goods and emergency lighting. You will need more than that, though. Be prepared for all of it with our three simple steps.
In part 3 of this series on hunting in the often brutal winter months, discover the right way to mark your path into and out of the area and stay safe from other predators after you make a kill. Knowing what to do when you’re out in the unforgiving cold is what gets you home to your family, safe and sound. Check out this 3 part series on enjoying winter hunting and coming home safe and sound.
You are different physiologically in the cold. Your blood flows differently. Your breathing will change. You may shiver or hunch more when shooting in cold weather. Tasks that were extremely simple at 70 degrees, such as taking your time, drawing in a deep breath, and slowly squeezing the trigger are all downright unpleasant at 10 degrees. Read this article to learn how to overcome cold weather shooting obstacles and have a successful hunt.
Make sure you take the right steps to stay safe when hunting in the winter, including letting someone know where you’ll be. Read part 2 of this 3-part series for the 3 most important steps.
Over the last 30 days, I shared a tip each day to help you prepare for spring storms and the stinging heat of summer. There are tips for all outdoor enthusiasts from shooters, campers and hikers to preppers and survivalists. Some of the tips are fun, like staying safe during a day at the lake. Some are serious, such as preparing for hurricane season. It is my hope that you have found them all to be informative and practical. In case you have missed any, here is a list of all 30 daily tips.
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.
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.
