Category Archives: Survival Tips

Two of my favorite blogs

Posted on July 27, 2010 by John

There are two blogs that I follow, both of which are written by former or current military contractors. The first one is James G’s Death Valley Magazine. James and his crew definitely keep me entertained with their fluid writing style … Continue reading →

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My EDC on a belt, the Nite Ize Pock-Its Utility Holster

Posted on November 25, 2009 by John
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Pro-Knot “Outdoor Knots!” Card Review

Posted on November 25, 2009 by John
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TacticalGearhead.com visits the American Red Cross

Posted on November 11, 2009 by John
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How to turn a pencil into an emergency light

Posted on August 5, 2009 by John

And who says you can’t learn something interesting on the internet? I can imagine that this little trick may be very useful if your car dies in the middle of nowhere and you have no flashlight to speak of, and … Continue reading →

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Making an improvised survival fishing kit

Posted on July 15, 2009 by John

I find fishing to be the simplest way to catch a good survival meal. Not only are most fish edible, but fishing requires very little attention or energy. I say that with the understanding that I’m not talking about crab … Continue reading →

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