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[yearzerosurvival]

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[resistancekitty]

[prep4tomoro]

Use an Analog Clock as a Compass:

Using a Watch to Find North: The watch method for navigation is useful for finding the cardinal directions of: north, south, east and west. While not being 100 percent accurate, it is handy for crude navigation when a compass is not available and can head you in the correct general direction in camping, bushcraft, backpacking and survival situations. It is also useful in combination with other natural navigation methods found in this link and other resources.

If Located in the Northern Hemisphere: Align a twig (pointing up) at the edge of your watch so that it casts a shadow onto the face of the watch from the Sun. Rotate the watch until the twig's shadow (the Sun) is cast directly onto the hour hand. The halfway point between the hour hand and the 12-oclock mark is your North-South line. Note that during Daylight Saving Time (or Summer Time), your watch is most likely one hour "off" from the "real" time. If this is the case, substitute 1 o'clock for 12 o'clock before finding your North-South line. The halfway imaginary line will point to South If only a digital clock is available, draw an analog/dial clock (with the correct time) on paper or in the dirt.

If Located in the Southern Hemisphere: Align a twig (pointing up) at the edge of your watch so that it casts a shadow onto the face of the watch from the Sun. Rotate the watch until the twig's shadow (the Sun) is cast directly onto the 12-oclock mark. The halfway point between 12-oclock and the hour hand is your North-South line. Note that during Daylight Saving Time (or Summer Time), your watch is most likely one hour "off" from the "real" time. If this is the case, substitute 1 o'clock for 12 o'clock before finding your North-South line. The halfway imaginary line will point to North. If only a digital clock is available, draw an analog/dial clock (with the correct time) on paper or in the dirt.

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Related Resources: Survival Navigation - Find Your Way Out Wilderness Shelter Fire Building for Cooking, Heat and Light Finding, Collecting and Purifying Water in the Wilderness Handling Injuries, Illness and First Aid in the Wild

[14-Point Emergency Preps Checklist] [11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [5six7 Menu]

[norvandit]

Download link is at the bottom of the post

[tendie-defender]

❌ = areas with 100+ miles away from blast zones with viable farm lands.

🟢= habitable unscathed wilderness survivable

[burbprepper]

I wanted to use this space to unload my frustration. Today my frustration level is beyond anything I had ever thought it could be. Frustration vs Stress. Which is it?

Does anyone read these blogs actually? I have a feeling I’m talking to myself.

Today I’d like to cover something that’s becoming more of a reality. I’m concerned that the next few weeks we may be more susceptible to a home invasion. With world affairs and the way it’s leaning, I think many are getting more desperate. People are getting more hungry, more unhinged and soon it will be a free for all. Maybe not in two weeks but soon.

How have you fortified your home? Don’t you want to protect your family, yourself or your lifestyle? Take the time and take care of those little things that will help protect you. Here are a few ideas.

1. Fortify the front and back door with long nails or screws

2. Put up solar motion detectors outside around perimeter

3. Put duct tape in an X in your windows so if they break they won’t shatter

4. Sandbag your windows that are accessible

5. Put dowels in windows, leave no room to get it

6. Put bars over windows if possible

7. Get a fire extinguisher for possible fires inside and out

8. Get protection immediately (yes I mean pew pew)

9. Make sure you have a first aid bag fully stocked

10. Put in a battery operated security system

[rednblacksalamander]

2024 seems like a good year for the left to stop doing this shit.

[bastard-woodsman]

KNOT SKILLS: The “Bowline”

— THE SURVIVOR Vol. 1; pg 455 <Copyright 1976 by Kurt Saxon>

[dailiadelc]

[yearzerosurvival]

[gaasubap]

Mask train your pets so they don't freak out when you have to protect them from smoke or smog

[prep4tomoro]

Survival Uses of Chewing Gum:

Go into any grocery store, gas station, convenience store and you’re going to find packs and packs of chewing gum. What used to be considered a candy, has now become a health food (of sorts) as gum makers have moved to create gum that’s healthy for your teeth, won’t cause health issues and may be made to address a specific benefit like staying awake (caffeinated). While chewing gum isn’t on the same level as a water filter or a camping stove, you’ll find that keeping some of this stored in your survival kit or bug out bag is a worthwhile addition. How can Chewing Gum Help You Survive?

Scientifically proven to alleviate anxiety and stress, lowering Cortisol.

Fights fatigue and improve mental alertness.

Enhances working memory and brain performance.

Improves concentration.

Boosts morale and energy.

Aids digestion by increasing the salivary flow.

Quenches thirst and prevents "dry mouth" by stimulating saliva.

Suppresses an appetite to lose weight or when eating is not convenient.

A sticky substance to bind things together and fill gaps.

Fishing lure.

Fishing bobber/float (Survivorman, Georgia Swamp, S1E4).

Bartering tool.

Promotes oral health by breaking down food particles brushing can't reach.

Prevents watering eyes while slicing onions.

A fine addition as composting material.

Freshens Breath.

Combats acid reflux, nausea and dizziness.

Curbs addictions (like smoking and eating)

Start a Fire with Foil Gum Wrapper and Battery

Removes "Earworms" (a song or thought stuck in your head).

Other Resources: Chewing Gum Facts What to Know About Chewing Gum Health Benefits of Chewing Gum Recycle Gum into Other Useful Products Discover Chewing Gum’s Crazy Survival Uses

[14-Point Emergency Preparedness Checklist] [11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [5six7 Menu]

[norvandit]

Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (FREE) ePUB