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I was recently involved in the search for a missing hunter in Curry, County, Oregon. The man had gone missing on October 14, and at the time of this post is still missing. The man’s
We got to try out the SPOT Gen3 recently. This small device provides you with a life line when you are off grid and out of cell service range. We recommend this device, which you
How to Survive Snakebite Season
Of all the disasters that can befall us wilderness explorers, few shake our boots quite like the snakebite. A recent Gallup poll asked Americans what
Bugging Out When Disaster Strikes: 5 Questions You Must Ask Right Now
It starts like a normal day, then a report of a wildfire comes in. In less than 12 hours, it grows to thousands of acres
Kayaker Caught in a Storm Rescued By Coast Guard Helicopter
The Coast Guard rescued a man this past Sunday from the waters of Lake Michigan. The 33-year old man was kayaking when a severe storm
These Statistics on American Emergency Preparedness are Truly Disturbing
The infamous gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson is famous for saying, “Luck is a very thin wire between survival and disaster, and not many people
Watch Out For These 3 Nasty Backcountry Bacteria
You can’t see them, but they’re there. Bacteria are lurking in wait to descend upon your intestines and blood, but the fight isn’t one-sided. Sure,
Teenager Emerges From Plane Wreckage and then Survives 24 Hours in the Wilderness
Autumn Veatch, 16-year-old girl, was flying in a small 3 passenger plane when it crashed over the weekend in the Pacific Northwest. Her step-grandparents who
Survive on the Water: 3 Essential Watercraft
If the roads are out or overcrowded, the best way to make it to a safe position may be by water. In the first part
Your 5 Step Guide to Escaping Disaster by Water
If the roads are out or overcrowded, the best way to make it to a safe position may be by water. While land travel can