How To Never Be A Victim Of Identity Theft

afrankelSurvival, Survival Liberty

Imagine what it would be like in a safe and secure Internet world without passwords. Think about all the passwords out there: Bank Credit card(s) Email account(s) Social networking site(s) Shopping sites (Amazon, Overstock, Best Buy, etc.) Gaming sites … And the list goes on and on. How many times do you repeat your passwords, or have a common variation? … Read More

How To Build A Makeshift Tent

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Some situations in life leave you exposed to the elements and away from pre-built man made shelters. In such situations, knowing how to build a quick shelter can mean the difference between surviving the night or not. There are 3 basic methods that can be erected for your safety and shelter in a matter of a few minutes to an … Read More

How To Make A Makeshift Sleeping Bag

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Surviving life in today’s modern setting can be a real challenge with insurmountable bills, taxes, politics, and sometimes, an annoying neighbor. But, what about real life – have you ever been stuck outside in a snow storm? Lost in the wilderness without a cell phone? Or stranded on a sinking boat? In situations like these, you may be wishing you … Read More

Civil Unrest and Operation Garden Plot

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Civil unrest has played a significant role in regime change and nation-building since the inception of civilization itself. Egypt, historically regarded as the very cradle of civilization, is now being rocked by civil unrest driven by protests against the troubled 30-year reign of the country’s president, Hosni Mubarak. Several people have been killed and thousands arrested, and foreign visitors are … Read More

How To Survive A Coyote Attack

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Not too long ago a couple of friends and I were having lunch and the subject of Coyotes came up. Our conversations often (more often than not) take on some random subjects, but Coyotes attacking someone we knew was a stretch considering we live in the fourth largest city in CONUS. One of my friends, Thomas, started telling the rest … Read More

Survival Gear Guide: Kitanica

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Kitanica, “Exoskeletons for Humans,” are manufacturers some of the most rugged and interesting  jackets and pants on the market. They are probably the farthest thing from “grey,” but they are very “tacticool.” Mark IV From Kitanica: Made famous by co-host Adam Savage while worn on “Myth Busters” the MARK IV is designed to be as durable as possible. It is … Read More

Friday Gear Report: Spy Coins

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This week we bring you hollow spy coins for hiding important data or messages and the Zippo Hand Warmer. Hollow Spy Coins These days spy tools have all gone high tech… don’t get us wrong, it’s pretty cool to packet sniff someone’s network to ferret out secrets, but it just doesn’t have the same spy flavor as using a tiny … Read More

Neil Strauss On Ragnar’s Urban Survival

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Ragnar’s Urban Survival as an Urban Survival Guide Ragnar’s Urban Survival is a book packed with lots of information, but nearly as many faults. About The Author Ragnar Benson (assumed pen name) is a prolific writer specializing in non-fiction survival topics. He is the author of approximately 37 books (this number may be low) covering such topics as retreats, hunting, … Read More