survival

Finding Water in the City During a Catastrophe 1

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People living in urban environments are essentially at the mercy of their utility companies. You must rely on the power company, the gas company and you have to trust that your local water treatment plant is properly treating your drinking water making it safe for you and your family. You need a certain amount of hydration every day, up to two quarts, on average, to survive. You probably do not give it much thought as you go about your daily routine, but what happens when the power company fails or the water treatment plant has a malfunction, can you get the proper amount of hydration when your faucets run dry?

Enjoy Your Trip and Carry An Adventure Medical Kit

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We seem to hear about it every summer. A group of hikers or campers are in trouble in the backcountry and one of them has to receive significant medical rescue help. Many people just do not seem to think ahead and believe that they can attempt a trip into the wilderness as if they were going to the grocery store. It is of course essential to prepare and to make sure that if anything untoward should happen you can deal with it as best as possible.

Choosing A Location For A Backcountry Camp

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If you always dreamed about the great outdoors and really want to get away from it all one weekend by planning a trip into the wilderness, you’re probably doing some research to pick up some best practices, tips and tricks to make sure that your get away is safe and enjoyable. At the back of your mind you may be thinking about your comfortable bed at the end of each day and really focusing on the best place to set up your backcountry camp.