Water And Ocean Survival by Gary Benton article copyright Surviving after a mishap in a large body of water is tough business and one mistake can cost you your life. When I attended the United States Air Force Water Survival School, at Homestead Air Force Base, they stressed that water survival was difficult, challenging, and […]
The Making Of A Simple Survival Vest by Gary Benton article copyright When you need survival gear is not the time you to discover you don’t have it with you. Years ago, while in the Air Force, I learned how to turn an old fishing vest into a hunting/survival vest. It is easy to do […]
Hygiene, The Outdoors, And You by Gary Benton article copyright My cousin Bubba always looks dirty. He is one of those people you could dress in silk and gold and he would still look a like a grease monkey after a hard days work. He looks even more disarrayed while outdoors. See, Bubba is not […]
Food And Water For Thought by Gary Benton article copyright One aspect of an emergency a lot of folks rarely consider is the storage of food and water, or even how long they can be safely stored. If an emergency were to occur right this minute, how safe are the canned goods you have in […]
Dog Gone Trips by Gary Benton article copyright When I was in the military, I was ordered north to Alaska. Now, that in itself is enough to scare some folks, but I decided to drive to my new assignment with our dog traveling with us. The whole family considered our dog as part of our […]
Make Your Own Clothing And Gear by Gary Benton article copyright There may come a time when you might be forced to make your own clothing or accessories you need in the field. When I attended survival school, we had to make packs, goggles, some small pouches, and other gear. Generally, it is not that […]
Children and Survival by Gary Benton article copyright Have you ever talked to your about child survival? I mean, what to do if the car breaks down during bad weather, or what to do if suddenly forced to survive for any reason. I have, and the results surprised me. While most of you may think […]
Winter Boating Safety and Survival by Gary Benton article copyright Each winter thousands of us head for the water. Just like ducks we splash, swim, and play around in the lakes, streams, rivers and even the ponds of America, regardless of the time of the year. The Coast Guard reports that most fatal injuries occur […]
Are You Talking To Me by Gary Benton article copyright The afternoon was warm and the sun was shinning brightly as I led a small group of kids down a rough trail that led through a forest of large oak trees. All of the children were laughing and joking around as they spotted squirrels, butterflies, […]
Making Your Own Survival Kit by Gary Benton article copyright Each summer thousands upon thousands of people attempt to spend some time with Mother Nature. They may hike, fish, hunt, walk, boat, or participate in any of a number of outdoor sports they enjoy. Often, they may be miles from other people and in some […]
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