Bug Out Bag – The 7 Types of Gear You Must Have to Survive. Bug Out Bag For someone new to being a Survivalist building your first Bug Out Bag can seem like a big task.
Everybody you read about has been tweaking theirs for months or even years and has a pile of gear built up. It’s hard to know where to start, but if you cover all of the basics in a survival situation you will still be much better off that 99% of the people. Kel-Tec Sub 2000. When choosing a survival gun there are many things to take into account: price, size, magazine capacity, etc.
This American made beauty with its, compact size, high capacity magazine capability, and a price tag in the lower $300’s was designed with the survivalist in mind. Weighing in at a measly 4lbs. (1.8kg) this carbine rifle has a unique feature that allows it to fold in half to a length of only 16” (which makes it easy to carry in your G.O.O.D. pack). According to the manufacture’s website it comes in two calibers: 9mm or .40 S&W.
Nature Reliance School - Survival Training. 9 Different Military Poncho Survival Shelter Configurations. An essential item for ANY outdoor outing and certainly in every Survival Kit and Bug Out Bag is a good quality Poncho.
If you don’t have one and need one go to the NOT IF BUT WHEN STORE HERE. There is nothing more miserable (and dangerous) than getting soaked by rain. There are 100′s of different ponchos to choose from. I prefer a Military Style Poncho with grommeted corners and snap closure sides. These are typically constructed of a nice quality rip-stop nylon material that not only makes them water proof but very durable.
I like for items in my pack to be multi-use items – meaning they can be used for more than 1 purpose. Below I have detailed 9 Different Military Poncho Set-Ups that can be used for multiple scenarios. Below is a Basic Lean-To Set-Up that I use quite often in fair weather. POST UPDATE: Below is a 10th Poncho Shelter Option I call the DIAGONAL. If you don’t have a good grommeted poncho – you can pick one up for under $25 at the NOT IF BUT WHEN STORE. Similar Posts: Survival Skills.
How to Hunt Wild Kentucky Edible Plants. Wild Edible Plants in Kentucky. Tubers and Bulbs Oxalis tubers The best of the wild tubers is the wood sorrel, or oxalis.
The plant has a root tuber similar to a small potato. However, the stems, leaves and flowers are mildly toxic and should not be consumed. Ordinary onion grass, which grows virtually everywhere in Kentucky, is also edible. Fruits and Berries Elderberries The most common wild berry in Kentucky is the blackberry, the briars of which can be found fringing numerous farms and vacant suburban lots. Vegetables Wild prickly lettuce The ponds and lakes of Kentucky are home to wild watercress, which can be harvested and eaten.
Nuts Kentucky coffee tree seed pods Walnuts in Kentucky can be had from the American black walnut tree, which needs plenty of water and good soil. Other Plants Chickweed is a wild herb that can provide some nutrition if consumed, and the entire plant is edible. Food Procurement - Traps and Snares. For an unarmed survivor or evader, or when the sound of a rifle shot could be a problem, trapping or snaring wild game is a good alternative.
Several well-placed traps have the potential to catch much more game than a man with a rifle is likely to shoot. To be effective with any type of trap or snare, you must-- Be familiar with the species of animal you intend to catch. Be capable of constructing a proper trap. Not alarm the prey by leaving signs of your presence. There are no catchall traps you can set for all animals. Runs and trails. Position your traps and snares where there is proof that animals pass through.
For an evader in a hostile environment, trap and snare concealment is important. You must remove or mask the human scent on and around the trap you set. Six Primitive Traps For Catching Food In The Woods. How To Purify Water Using Iodine Tincture. To complete this task, you'll need the following: --Water bottle: A Nalgene (what I use here) or a metal water bottle will work best, but all you really need is any container that will hold water.
--Iodine Tincture Solution: You want Iodine Tincture with 2% Iodine and about 47% alcohol. Bottles of this solution should be available at your local drugstore and a 2 oz. bottle is usually $3 or less. --An eyedropper: Counting the number of drops is the easiest way to keep track of how much you're using. Survival Take Down Bow & Arrow: 6 Reasons You Should Consider Getting One.
Survival Bow: A Versatile Tool I am a big fan of the Bow & Arrow for many reasons.
I personally think that anyone who has an interest in primitive survival skills or modern urban survival should seriously consider purchasing a good Bow & Arrow and become proficient in using it. There are 100s of bows to choose from. My Bow of choice is an October Mountain Blue Ridge Hunter Take Down Recurve Bow. Art of Manliness - Building Your Bug-Out Bag. School for Survival, Preparedness & Bushcraft. Art of Manliness - How to Build a Simple Snare. Classic Survival Skills. Contemporary Survival skills.