North Korea tested a powerful new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Wednesday that experts say can reach any location on Earth.
The Hwasong-15 missile has a range of 8,100 miles — enough to hit any target in the United States.
“Such a missile would have more than enough range to reach Washington, D.C., and in fact any part of the continental United States,” said David Wright of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
The Hwasong-15 was reportedly launched from a mobile launcher outside the North Korean capital of Pyongsong, and flew 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) to 4,500 kilometers (2,796 miles) in the air before crashing into the Sea of Japan, CNN reported.
U.S. Defense Secretary General James Mattis conceded that the Hwasung-15 gives North Korea the ability to hit “everywhere in the world.”
“The bottom line is, it’s a continued effort to build a threat — a ballistic missile threat — that endangers world peace, regional peace and certainly the United States,” Mattis concluded.
“It went higher, frankly, than any previous shot they’ve taken,” Mattis added.
The Hwasong-15 is capable of carrying a “super-large heavy warhead, which is capable of striking the whole mainland of the U.S.,” according to a statement from North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency.
“This range could cover all of the mainland United States, including Florida,” Melissa Hanham, a senior researcher at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, told National Public Radio (NPR).
Other experts agreed.
“I think they’re confident now that they can hold the U.S. Eastern Seaboard at risk, which is a big deal,” said Vipin Narang, an assistant science professor at MIT.
Narang believes that New York is North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s ultimate target.
“Do they need to hit New York with certainty and accuracy? No. A 30 percent chance that they can park one on the Upper East Side is enough to deter us,” Narang said.
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In this post, I'm going to quickly review the best cold weather clothing tips for extreme weather, adapted from the Field Manual for the U.S. Antarctic Program. Then we'll get into some of our favorite gear for general cold weather wear. Finally, I'll wrap up with a Fortress Clothing review. Look things through, and decide which clothes are a worthwhile investment for your cold weather safety and comfort.
How to Dress for Cold Weather
In general, the rule of thumb for living in a cold environment is to get lots of insulation between you and the environment, and to remove that insulation layer by layer when you get warmer. You need a clothing system that allows you to shed layers quickly and easily before you get damp from perspiration. Several thinner garments will serve this purpose better than one bulky overcoat.
The 4 Layers of Extreme Cold Weather Clothing (ECW)
1. Long Underwear
Your first layer should be your long underwear. It should fit snugly against your skin and be made of a nonabsorbent material. This layer works by wicking away water and keeping your skin dry.
Synthetic fabrics such as polypropylene work the best, whereas wool and silk are the best natural fibers. Cotton is a poor choice because it absorbs water and holds the water next to your skin where it will cool you off. Personal note – I have thick calves and broad shoulders, so I usually buy men's long underwear, as the women's tends to be cut skimpy.
The next layers are important because they serve to absorb the moisture out of your long underwear and transport it to the environment through evaporation.
Once again, synthetics are best here, but wool is a good substitute. Shirts, sweaters, and trousers are what you will likely be wearing when you are active. Pay close attention to the fit, as the mid layers work by trapping air and preventing it from circulating and carrying away your body heat.
Thickness is warmth. For sedentary activities or extremely cold conditions, an outer garment with several inches of loft is recommended. Down, Polarguard, Holofill, Thinsulate, and Primaloft are the types of insulation that the USAP uses in the ECW gear.
For personnel working in the Peninsula area it is important to understand that down loses most of its loft when wet and takes a long time to dry, so you must be careful to avoid getting down garments wet. Synthetic insulation is a better choice for working in potentially wet conditions.
The most important part of your layering system, and the most used besides your long underwear, is your windshell. Studies conducted by Recreational Equipment Co-Op show that in still air, windshells worn over any garment can add up to 25°F of warmth. In windy conditions, windshells can increase warmth by 50°F or more.
Personnel working in the McMurdo system are issued a windshell that is windproof but not waterproof. Because of the dry climate, the non-waterproof fabrics are superior because they allow your perspiration to escape more easily. Personnel working in the Peninsula area are issued a waterproof/breathable windshell because of the potentially wet conditions encountered there.
Conditions in Antarctica are frequently extreme. Remember that you need to pay particular attention to protect your head, neck, and extremities with layers comparable to your other clothing. If you be doing work that requires much use of your hands, consider requesting chemical heat packs for inside your gloves For work that must be done without heavy gloves or mittens (for dexterity), use polypro glove liners.
Cold Weather Pants
For working outside in cold conditions, flannel lined jeans are a great option by themselves, or in combination with other layers for extreme cold. My sons and husband are the same size, so sometimes my husband finds his lined jeans missing from the closet. (Might be time to get the boys their own pairs for Christmas…)
Fortress clothing Hot Socks are an insulating foot cover that can be worn inside as a slipped or outside as a boot liner. They are not designed for outside wear as a stand alone item. (The name is “Hot Socks”, not “Hot Boots”.) You can replace your existing boot liner or wear them inside a larger muck boot. I've been wearing mine around the house as slippers because they don't make my feet sweat.
A reader recommended MukLuk slippers, saying that she's be very happy with the ones she received as a gift. (Most used Christmas gift ever.) MukLuks come in several different styles, including:
Early in 2015 I was contacted by Dale Lewis of Fortress Clothing, who introduced me to the best cold weather clothing I've encountered to date – Fortress Clothing. The boys and I did some testing at the tail end of winter, but we decided to save the review for when folks started thinking more about winter preps.
Fortress winter clothing addresses a number of cold weather needs:
Staying warm when you get wet. Who hasn't gotten slopped by water or slush when out doing chores or even shoveling wet, heavy snow?
Staying comfortable in a range of temperatures. I hate it when you're going in and out of buildings and you work up a sweat inside and then get frozen clammy outside.
Having an extra layer of safety for power outages. When you're without heat for several days, your house may not freeze, but it sure isn't comfortable. This gear is light enough that you can wear it and still tackle day to day activities in comfort.
How Does Fortress Clothing Work as Cold Weather Gear?
Fortress is a “base” or “mid-layer” cold weather garment that is designed to keep you warm – even when wet. It is designed also to be worn as a mid-layer/insulation garment (ie: underwear/Fortress mid-layer garment/outer shell appropriate for the conditions – typically NOT an insulated coat).
The engineered polymer used as the insulation in Fortress clothing is hydrophobic – it repels water. Fortress doesn’t hold on to water, or the perspiration your body puts out.
Water is 25X more conductive than air, so if your sweat, slush, cow slobber or anything else stays trapped next to your skin, the heat of your body is channeled through that moisture away from you.
Some other winter clothing options claim to be both waterproof and breathable in one garment. These garments are typically 100% Waterproof and only 15% breathable. Once the pores in the garment are filled, they trap the dampness and you get cold.
When you pair up Fortress clothing with a windproof shell (not waterproof, as noted above in the Antarctica recommendations), Fortress covers the wet conditions and sweat and your windbreak covers the wind, and you are covered in comfort. Fortress has been worn from -30°F to 70°F.
In the video below, my son does the ice bucket challenge wearing Fortress clothing. He also spends a good deal of time with his hand submerged in ice water, and comes out without pruney fingers or chafing.
If you'd like to learn more about Fortress Clothing, please visit http://ift.tt/2f8Jj0K and watch more videos of their cold weather gear in action.
What's your biggest cold weather clothing challenge?
Where do you have the most difficulty staying warm? Is is out doing chores, hunting, snowmobiling, snowblowing, shoveling? What are your favorite brands of winter clothing and gear? Do you have any tips for keeping warm that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you.
Battling dry skin can be a constant battle all year round for so many. People who fight dry skin can experience anything from constant itchy skin to reddish, dry patches on their skin. These dry patches can be quite severe for some as they can sometimes swell.
Constant dry skin is an uncomfortable experience and the causes can be from a number of things including:
Cold weather
Humidity
Hot baths/showers
Harsh soaps
Over exposure to harmful UV rays
Poor hydration
Medical conditions such as: dermatitis, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and psoriasis
In this article, I will cover 7 effective natural remedies to help you fight dry skin. Let’s take a quick glance at the natural remedies I’ll be covering today:
Honey
Aloe Vera
Oatmeal
Coconut Oil
Yogurt
Olive Oil
Avocados
Let’s get started!
7 Natural Remedies To Fight Dry Skin
Honey
Honey’s humectant, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties make it an effective natural moisturizer, which makes it very effective at fighting dry skin.
Remedy:
Right before bathing, using circular motions, rub and massage raw honey over your entire body or just over the affected areas.
After massaging, let the honey sit for 10 minutes.
Next, bathe as normal.
This remedy can be done once a day.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is an excellent natural remedy to fight dry skin! This remedy can help prevent cracking, relieves itchiness, and will improve your skin tone.
Remedy:
Open up an aloe vera leaf to extract the gel substance inside.
Apply the gel over the affected areas.
Using circular motions, massage the aloe vera onto the affected areas for 3-5 minutes.
Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
This remedy can be done 1-2 times a day.
Oatmeal
The natural cleansing and exfoliating properties of oatmeal help to fight dry skin by removing dead skin cells. It is also very effective for relieving itchiness and irritation associated with dry skin.
Remedy #1:
Add a few drops of lavender essential oil and 1 cup of oatmeal to your bath water. Stir thoroughly.
Soak your body for at least 15-20 minutes.
Next, rinse your body with fresh water and pat dry.
This remedy can be done once a week.
Remedy #2:
Combine 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 2 tablespoons of raw honey. Mix thoroughly.
Apply this mixture onto the affected areas.
Leave on for 15 minutes.
Next, rinse with warm water.
This remedy can be done once or twice a week.
Coconut Oil
Due to the fatty acids, protein, antioxidant, and vitamin E content of coconut oil, makes it yet another effective natural remedy to fight dry skin.
Remedy:
Warm ¼ to ½ cup of coconut oil in the microwave for 3-5 seconds.
Before bathing, apply the warmed coconut oil to your skin. Massage the oil so it is absorbed into your skin.
Wait 10 minutes, then bathe or shower as normal.
This remedy can be done once a day.
Yogurt
Yogurt is another effective natural remedy to fight dry skin. It hydrates your skin, soothes itchiness, and the lactic acid within yogurt helps to remove dead skin cells.
Remedy:
Apply fresh (plain) yogurt onto the affected areas.
Gently massage the yogurt onto your skin and leave for 10 minutes.
Next, bathe or shower as normal.
This remedy can be done 3-4 times a week.
Olive Oil
The antioxidant properties within olive oil makes it extremely effective to fight dry skin.
Remedy:
Rub lukewarm olive oil onto the affected areas.
Using circular motions, massage gently so it becomes slightly absorbed into your skin.
Leave on your skin for 30 minutes.
Take a shower to rinse your body.
Pat dry your skin and apply a light moisturizer.
This remedy can be done once a day.
Avocados
The vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids content of avocados make for an effective remedy that is very popular among those who battle with constant dry skin.
Remedy:
Cut an avocado in half. Scoop one side of the avocado out.
Using a fork, mash the avocado to form a paste.
Combine the avocado paste with 2 tablespoons of raw honey.
Spread this paste onto the affected areas and leave on for 20 minutes.
Next, wipe off the mixture with a clean, damp cloth.
Rinse the affected area with warm water.
This remedy can be done 4-5 times a week.
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It's winter, and you always *planned* to get supplies if the power went out. Now it's below zero and the power just failed. What do you do for emergency heat during a power outage?
This post contains ideas for winter storm survival while sheltering in your home, but many of the ideas could be adapted for elsewhere, especially the section on cold weather clothing. Plan NOW instead of trying to remember all this when you are freezing and the power is out.
Long Before the Winter Storm Arrival
Ensure you have fuel for your generator. If you don't have a generator consider a dual fuel generator.
Get an indoor propane heater, such as a Buddy Heater. Buddy Heaters and other similar propane heaters are safe for indoor use.
Before the storm – consider improving your windows by controlling heat loss.
Honeycomb insulating shades are a good option to consider. Home Depot, Menards, Lowes, and numerous websites and stores will allow custom orders. We have Bali insulating cellular shades and open and close them with the sun.
Make sure your propane tank is full for the winter.
Make sure you have a few extra very warm blankets and comforters, buy them on sale.
Just Before the Winter Storm Hits
Add extra heat before you lose power. If you have some warning that the power will go out, set the temperature higher in your house. The warmer it is to start, the longer it will take to cool. This could include warming normally unused spaces in your home to create more thermal mass.
Fill bathtubs and sinks with water before the storm.
Test your generator.
Reload firewood so you have a full stock before the storm.
Emergency Heat During a Power Outage – First, Eliminate Heat Loss, Then Safely Add Heat
#1 – Eliminate Heat Loss
Avoid opening and closing exterior doors. We don’t think about it much when heating is working but a blast of cold can easily drop the temp 5 to 10 degrees with no easy way to get that heat back. If you need to go outside, go through a porch or garage or other area that can act as an airlock to prevent colder air from entering the home. You can even use the open area of your home as a portal, and keep a room closed for sleeping and living till the power comes back on.
Close all the doors inside the house. This keeps unused exterior rooms from cooling your main living/survival area. If you have forced air heat, close the vents once the power goes out (don't let the cold into your warm room, or your heat out). Remember to open them when the power returns.
Block drafts. Place rolled up towel at the base of a front door or drafty door to keep heat in or cold out. Hang blankets over windows and doorways to block out even more cold. If you have time to order them, you can get heavy duty draft blockers that lock to the door.
Insulate windows. Close your blinds/curtains to insulate the windows (reduce heat loss).
Consider moving to the basement. – Even though basements are normally colder, they can be “warmer” because of the insulating quality of the ground. 45 degrees ground temperature is a lot better than 20 below zero air temperature, especially with high winds.
#2 – Safely Add Heat to the House – Indoor Heaters and Alternative Heat Sources
Wood stoves – If you have a wood stove, fire it up and keep it burning. If you have a limited amount of wood, burn at regular intervals, letting it get quite cold between burns.
Indoor Propane Heaters. My friend, CJ Harrington, just commented that some Buddy Heaters (that burn propane) are safe for indoor use. Check and double check to make sure any combustion device you choose is rated for indoor use.
Open Flame – USE WITH CAUTION – **Do not burn anything larger than a candle inside your home without providing adequate ventilation to the outside. Keep a fire extinguisher right near whatever open flame heat source you are using. Carbon monoxide and fire can be deadly. Pay special attention to kids and pets with any open flame.
Use the sun for heat. If it’s a sunny day, open the blinds on the windows on the sunny side of the house. Place dark blankets on the floor, furniture or bed in direct sun to soak up the sun's heat. As soon as the sun goes down re-insulate the windows best you can.
Run a bathtub of hot water. It will add heat to the house, and you will be able to drink it if needed (probably filter it if you have a water filter). If the temperature drops too close to the freezing point you can allow it to drain.
Unsafe Emergency Heating Options
You might be tempted to use a Coleman pack heater or Alcohol Fuel heater, but these can quickly build up dangerous levels of combustion products in confined spaces. The terracotta pot candle heaters (in all their variations) do help to trap the heat given off by a candle and slowly radiate it into the room. Don't leave open flames unattended.
I've heard from two friends who know someone who had a flower pot heater catch on fire. In one case, the pot itself ignited due to wax buildup, in another case, they had the heater on a table and the table varnish ignited. If you cook outside on a grill and bring the warm pots in, that will safely add some warmth inside indirectly.
Conserve Heat by Living in One Room
When faced with an extended power outage, living and sleeping in a single room will help conserve heat. Select a room away from the prevailing winds. If you have a room in your house that normally stays warmer than the rest of the house, that's probably a good choice. Hang blankets over the door to your “warm” room, and insulate the window with blankets if possible. Use painters tape, duct tape or other tape to seal the blanket over the window. Pillows function well as insulation. If by chance you have spare fiberglass insulation, bubble wrap, or Styrofoam sheets, those can be used to cover windows, too.
Heat may also be lost through the floor. Put blankets, rugs or pillows on the floor to further insulate the room. You can set up a tent in the house. The tent can also keep kids distracted. You can sleep in sleeping bags on a mattress in the tent to share heat and warm a smaller area. Having everyone sleep in the same room will ensure body heat can build up some also.
Choose the Right Clothing to Stay Warm
Layer your clothes – include wool and/or Thinsulate if you have it. Loose layers will keep you warmer than tight layers. Wear gloves under mittens to trap more heat around your fingers. Remember, extremities are in the most danger from intense cold. If you have no gloves or they aren’t warm enough, wear socks over gloves.
Look for a Higher Gram Count – When considering winter clothing, get 100 gram (Grams per square meter of insulation) or higher if possible. Higher gram counts provide more warmth. Traditional wool, down and fur jackets, hats and gloves are also good options. When you are active, it helps to have a wicking layer close to your body to draw excess moisture away so you don't end up cold and clammy. More on this in the post, “Emergency Underwear and Socks“.
From the 3M website – Recommended grams of 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation for footwear:
200 grams for cool conditions or high activity levels
400 grams for cold conditions or moderate activity levels
600 grams for very cold conditions
800 grams for extremely cold conditions with light activity levels
1‚000+ grams for extremely cold conditions with light to minimal activity level
Use chemical hand warmers in gloves, footwear or pockets – but be careful because they may be too warm to place directly against the skin. These warmers can be purchased almost anywhere. They are inexpensive and work fast. The heat can really make a difference for comfort and keep you from getting frostbite. Many gloves and mittens have a pouch for the warmers.
A bulk of your heat loss is through your head, so put on a light comfortable hat or other headcover to sleep. (“And ma in her kerchief and I in my cap, had just settled down to a long winter's nap.”) Use a sleeping bag if you have it. Wool is an amazing insulator, so combining a wool blanket a cotton sheet and even a mediocre sleeping bag can give you a very warm bed. If wool makes you itch, layer a wool blanket with a cotton sheet above and below. Use fur or fleece if you have it. Both are great insulators and can add some comfort. Put on warm socks/slippers or even boots. Watch those extremities! Sleeping in a group will allow you to share body heat. If you have your indoor tent set up, this is the perfect time to put it to use. A calorie dense bedtime snack will help you to be your own natural source of heat.
Eating and Drinking for Warmth and Safety
Your body will need more calories just to stay warm. If you are active (which will also help you stay warm), your calorie needs will increase even more. Eating raises your metabolism, which generates some additional internal heat.
Make sure to keep hydrated. Drink plenty of liquid. Hot beverages such as tea or hot chocolate can act as hand warmers while you drink and warm you from the inside out. They also add variety to emergency meals. You can melt snow for water if needed using one of the emergency cooking options. You may want to filter the water before drinking. Avoid large amounts of alcohol! A sip or two is one thing, but some folks think that if a little is good, more is better. The “warming effect” of excess alcohol is a false one. It can impair judgement and put you at an ever greater risk. Just ask the people that the cops found drunk outside the Packer stadium during the last playoff game. Not good!
Personal Hygiene – When the Toilet Won't Flush and Washing Gets Tricky
We take toilets for granted. When the power goes out, most of us no longer have running water. You should have emergency water storage and filtration as part of your basic preparedness supplies. If you have warning that the power may go out, you can supplement these supplies by filling a bathtub with warm water. Portable storage containers like the $24.95 waterBOB or $26.70 65gal Emergency bathtub container attach directly to your faucet and come with a pump to make it easy to get the water out when you need it. This water can be used for washing, drinking and toilet flushing. When water is scarce, the “mellow yellow” rule should apply. Don’t flush the toilet unless you *really* need to. If you have no water for flushing, use a 5 gallon bucket and paper or sawdust to absorb liquid and odor. You could also cover a bucket tightly or use a garbage bag. See Portable DIY Toilet instructions here.
Burning Waste
If you have a wood stove and don't mind getting a little primitive, you can do what my older sisters used to do. Rather than running out to the outhouse in winter (the farmhouse I was raised in had no running water when my parents started their family), my oldest siblings would poop on several sheets of newspaper and burn it in the wood stove. As I said, primitive, but it worked. I was very glad we had indoor plumbing by the time I was born, as I have used the outhouse when there was a minus 40 below zero wind chill one Christmas and the septic system froze. It was not pleasant.
No Power Often Means No Hot Water or No Water at All
If you have a well pump, a power outage means no water without a backup generator. If you're connected to city water, you may or may not have water, depending on the area affected by the outage and whether or not the city has backup pumps. In either situation, there may be enough pressure in the plumbing to fill a sink or two for washing, but you should have emergency water storage. (See – Emergency Water Storage and Filtration for more info.)
Even if you have a gas or propane water heater, odds are that you won't have hot water for very long without electricity. Most gas and propane water heaters have electric ignition switches to light the fire to heat the water. You have the hot water in the tank for as long as it stays hot, and that's it.
Don’t bathe unless absolutely necessary. Getting wet is a quick way to get really cold. Keep some baby wipes on hand for waterless cleaning. If you still have running water, protect faucets that are at risk of freezing by turning on a pencil size stream of water.
Cars, Cards and Food Storage
Your car can be a refuge. If you seriously cold, you can start car up and use it for an emergency heat up for a brief period. Bring blankets and other things that will get warmed up and bring them back in the house all toasty. **Remember – never run the car in an unventilated area. Carbon monoxide can be deadly. Have something to help pass the time that doesn't require power. Get a couple of decks of cards and a card game book, or some print books. Board games are great, too.
Use the cold to keep food fresh. If the power is out and it's warm enough inside that food in the refrigerator or freezer will spoil, move food to an unheated porch or garage or outside to take advantage of natural refrigeration. Statistically, here in Wisconsin, January is the coldest month (on average).
Stay safe and warm!
P.S. – Shout out to my husband, August, for helping to put this article together.
Goats living happily in their home. This next thing might seem very peculiar, but it actually exists. There are some towers spread across the globe, which are inhabited by goats and they are called, goat towers. A Goat Tower is a decorative goat house, modeled on a European garden Folly, an early example of which was built in Portugal in the 19th century.
Display this little beauty to give warning to all those that may trespass while your Tortoise is on guard duty. A perfectly versatile full color signs that is guaranteed to make a perfect gift or accessory for any garage, Man Cave, Wall Accent, child’s room, and anything else you can think of. Crafted from high quality aluminum, these full color signs are designed and thermally imprinted with eco-friendly inks, right here in Michigan! What do you think? This is available in the link below…
We live in a much different time than the generations before us. It’s all around us…the constant reminder that our world as we know it could change. When I say change, I’m referring to the all too real possibility that our towns could turn into ghost towns. Streets once filled with moving vehicles, people walking or riding bikes…empty. Playgrounds filled with happy children…empty. Retail stores…empty. Movie theaters…empty. Sport stadiums….empty. Our towns become shells. Movies, such as “The Road”, portray the exact post apocalyptic environment I just described.
Staying Alive In A Post Apocalyptic Environment
A heartbreaking story of a father and his young son setting out on their own in an post apocalyptic world. Darkened skies, smoke filled air, no clean water in sight, and everything from houses to businesses lay in ruins. They travel with very few possessions and barely any supplies at all. Along the way, they pick up whatever supplies they can to survive as they head out on a long journey toward the coast. The possibility that this could happen in our lifetime makes the story all that more heartbreaking.
There are so many reasons why our world could end up this way. Here are a few that come to mind:
Events such as these are reasons why we should always be prepared so that we may survive! In this article, I will discuss ways to do just that.
How To Be Prepared: Staying Alive In A Post Apocalyptic Environment
Gather Enough Supplies To Last You 100 Days
Of course, if living in a post apocalyptic world, 100 days of supplies will not last forever. However, this is a good start until you can become self sufficient. Consider the following items as part of your 100 day supply.
Gallon jugs of drinking water
Vacuum sealed food items
Canned goods
Bedding – pillows, blankets, and/or sleeping bags
Medications (OTC and prescriptions)
A weapon for self defense purposes
A knife or a multi-tool
Warm clothing
And, of course, a good sized sturdy pack to carry these items
A well stocked first aid kit should always be among your supplies. Check out these articles from us here at Survival Life on how you can have the perfect first aid kit for yourself and your loved ones:
Believe it or not, people often overlook these necessary items when putting together they’re supplies:
2-4 rolls of toilet paper
Soap
Shampoo
Menstrual items
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Trash bags
Bleach
Shovel
Learning New Skills
Learning to hunt, fish, gather wild edible plants, garden, and setting traps for wild game are all skills that come in handy after your food supplies run out.
Also, learning how to purify water, build shelters, and start fires will deem extremely valuable in a extreme post apocalyptic survival situation.
Self defense is another skill everyone should learn to protect themselves and their loved ones. Also, learning what to do (or not do) around wild animals. Check out this article on great tips on how to avoid animal attacks.
Maintaining A Positive Outlook
In a post apocalyptic world, it will be hard to stay positive. However, try to maintain a positive outlook, if you can. It will make all the difference for you and those around you. Survival is 90% mental and if you think you can’t make it through, then you most likely will not. Fight the urge to give up and move forward. You are stronger than you think!
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