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I am a simple being...

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Joined November 2015
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Thanks to Ernie Lees for posting this. πŸ‘ For those arguing for the use of tampons, here is the CORRECT way to pack a wound. ⚠️ One word of warning though, this is NOT realistic in terms of blood loss, but it shows the wound being packed. bit.ly/2PUMFdR
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😑 So, I have a pet hate. 🌲 It is those that think running away to hide in the woods is the best option. 🌳 ☠️ I COMPLETELY disagree. In almost ALL circumstances you are more likely to perish if you had to stay in the woods for more than a month. Change my mind.... πŸ˜„
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πŸ”₯ Have you ever struggled to light a fire? βœ… You need to learn how to use feather sticks They are very simple in theory but do take a little bit of practice until you can consistently make them with ease. This video should help you out...enjoy πŸ˜€ youtube.com/watch?v=6EAc8zxD…
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As Mick Jagger said "Gimme, gimme shelter, or I'm gonna fade away" This is a HUGE subject with a TON of different ways to solve the problem of staying sheltered. So what do YOU want to know about shelters?
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Thanks to Ernie Lees for posting this. πŸ‘ For those arguing for the use of tampons, here is the CORRECT way to pack a wound. ⚠️ One word of warning though, this is NOT realistic in terms of blood loss, but it shows the wound being packed. bit.ly/33XNvKT
Tourniquets should NOT be used on snakebites. It will cause an increase in local tissue damage with no difference in the severity of the venom on the rest of the body. Call 911 and get yourself to hospital. Simple. Here's the paper that explains it bit.ly/2CnYzoL
One of the best books on survival mindset. Written by Mike Stroud who is a beast when it comes to survival and endurance. He has done several endurance events such as 7 marathons, in 7 days, on 7 continents and walked unsupported across Antartica! buff.ly/2NOZ0h9
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What have you learnt this week? βœ… I learnt kids are AMAZING teachers! My son was 'helping me' build furniture that I was struggling with which I eventually gave up on. He said "Daddy, I never used to be able to walk and fell lots, now I can walk! Just keep trying" πŸ₯°
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πŸ—£ The Electromagnetic Spectrum is a complicated beast that doesn't make a lot of sense which means there is a TON of false information out there. πŸ“Ί 🎢 Imagine how many things you emit today, Research what operates where in the spectrum. go.nasa.gov/2NcWnpg
🚰 Water is absolutely essential for life to exist, but what do you do when you have no clean water? 🦠 How will you kill bacteria and viruses? πŸ‚ How will you filter particles such a leaves and dirt? πŸ₯› How will you store water that is clean?
How much sleep do you need every night? 😴 Here is a PHENOMENAL article and podcast on sleep and why YOU need to get more...A lot more! πŸ’€ Without sufficient sleep silly mistakes happen when all is well, when it all going wrong...Sleep becomes essential bit.ly/2W38mtq
Trust your gut! The 'gut instinct' is your brain telling you that something isn't right. Your brain has a huge amount of inputs on a daily basis, the vast majority of which, you don't even recognize is happening. Here is a pretty good video bit.ly/2N8lMAp
What are your prepping or survival lessons this week? πŸ’¦ This week I learnt that plumbing is not as difficult as it seems as I had to fix a dripping overflow pipe. I rerouted it in about 25 mins. Very happy and a lot more confident in my plumbing skills 😎
What skills are you missing that you feel you need? For me it is understanding electrics. I am happy with plumbing, woodwork, metal work...but electricity scares me πŸ˜€
SHTF will never happen! The real threat is a natural disaster or financial meltdown.
πŸ’­ What piece of survival equipment can get help you get rescued in the wilderness if you are stranded? πŸ’΅ It costs less than $5 βš–οΈ weighs virtually nothing πŸ“and is less than 2 inches in size. πŸ”‹ It doesn’t need batteries, πŸ‘Ž It doesn’t wear out bit.ly/2N7KX69
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Never a truer word said πŸ˜‚ And for an extra treat, here is Billy, a fellow Scotsman, at his best talking about nothing even remotely prepping. Enjoy πŸ˜€ buff.ly/33Km8DO
😲 An INSANE story of survival in the face of CERTAIN death! This guy is a complete badass and knows no end to his will to survive. NEVER. EVER. EVER. GIVE UP! You never know when the end is near, if at all! Your mind will give up WAY before your body. bit.ly/33VFDJT
πŸ† What are you prepping wins this week? πŸ™Œ Mine was really simple, I taught my son that, "slow is smooth, smooth is fast"!
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