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For decades, Cyalume brand glow sticks, also known as ChemLights, have been used in the military, emergency and camping around the world as a critical piece of gear. These unassuming, single-use light sources provide illumination, signaling and marking along with providing Inferred lighting for military night vision. All glow sticks however are not created equal. This article explores the differences and uses of Cyalume glow sticks in military applications, civilian emergencies and general out …

Healthy adults can survive three days without food. But, let’s be honest: most of us would turn into a whiny jerk after just 12 hours without food. Not only is hunger bad for morale during a SHTF situation, but it can lead to poor decision-making.You’ll want to have enough food packed in your bug-out bag to keep you fueled. But food is heavy, so you don’t want to overpack either. To get the exact right amount, you’ll want to calculate how many calories you need per day. Here’s how to do it.BOB C …

You already know that you shouldn’t make a survival shelter under widow-maker trees, in a flood zone, below cliffs where falling rocks can hit you, or along wildlife trails. However, there are several more mistakes that can impact your comfort and safety when setting up a shelter. Here are the most common survival shelter location mistakes that even the experts make.1. Not Testing the GroundHave you ever set up your shelter, only to realize that there is a massive root jutting out of the ground …

Some of the most devastating emergencies that can strike you and your family come from nature itself. From hurricanes, floods, fire, ice storms, or mudslides — the elements can truly ravage your home and leave you in the midst of an unexpected medical emergency.That’s why it’s always a good idea to have a medical kit for disaster emergencies. With the right medical kit, you and your family can weather the storm and take care of any immediate injuries while waiting for the roads to clear so you c …

You should always be prepared for the worst so you’re never left scrambling during an unexpected emergency. There is a real difference between a good medical pack and one you simply buy off this shelf in a general store. Contrary to popular belief, the number of items in a kit is meaningless if they are all band-aids and household items. You want to focus on quality over quantity when selecting your medical kit. A good medical pack can help you treat and stabilize a real injury in the moment bef …

Furniture Store Vs. Commercial Metal Bunk Bed Sets: How They're Made & the Difference in QualitySo you’re interested in purchasing bunk beds and trying to make sense of the price variations, styles and stated weight limits? Bunk beds, like all furniture, can be manufactured using a variety of methods and materials. Commercial beds are much different from residential and have different variations from manufacturers. Metal bunk bed sets come in two variations. The first variation is as a bunk …

With icy temperatures and the threat of winter storms, winter can be a challenging time of year, even for an experienced survivalist. If you get stuck outside during the winter, the weather can go from uncomfortable to dangerous very quickly. It’s important to know how to take care of yourself for winter, including staying warm, eating and drinking, and building a proper emergency shelter.Here are our survival tips for success in the winter.Staying WarmThe most urgent and important thing during …

When adverse weather strikes, a pleasant day outdoors can quickly turn perilous. Sometimes you may have time to reach your car or find an indoor facility where you can sit out the storm. But what if you’re mountain climbing or miles into the forest? If you can’t reach an indoor shelter, you will need to know how to use the elements to create an outdoor emergency shelter. These tips will help you use your environment to build an emergency shelter for success, as well as provide best safety practi …

Master Chief here at 10,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies. In my 25 years as an elite operator, I learned a few things about staying warm in extremely cold environments. I still use these skills here today, in Colorado. Whether you're an avid hunter in the oil fields, a farmer out on the plains in the winter, or simply a patriot that wants to have some knowledge about surviving in the extreme, this knowledge will be valuable to you.Basics Of Layering Today we are going to discuss  …