Category: survival skills
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Winter Storm Survival–Week 10
This is it! The final week of our 10-week series! And this week, we talk about entertainment! If the power goes out for an extended amount of time, and you are stranded at home, I have already taught you how to stay warm, hydrated, and full. But at some point, you’re going to get just plain bored. Or, get so…
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Winter Survival Guide–Week 9
Today’s post will be short and sweet, because honestly, canning isn’t something I am an expert at, or even know very well!! I am still learning this one, right alongside y’all!! It’s not a skill that translates to backpacking, so it’s not one I particularly cared to learn much about until we moved to a farm, and…
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Winter Storm Survival–Week 7
Dutch ovens, box ovens, buddy stoves, and esbit stoves! More ways to cook with the power goes out!
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Winter Storm Survival–Week 6
So far, we have learned how NOT to panic. We have learned that offense (preparedness) is the best defense. We have learned that adequate shelter is our #1 concern, and that adequate shelter includes your clothing, trapping heat, and can include generating heat. We have learned how and where to source water, how to store…
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Winter Storm Survival Guide–Week 5–All About Water!
This week’s post is all about water–where to get it, and how to purify it.
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Winter Storm Survival Guide–Week 3
This week’s lesson is on making your space smaller in order to trap heat. Read on for more!
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Winter Storm Survival Guide–Week 2
This week, we’re talking about shelter, which is more than just a roof over your head. Read on for more info.
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Winter Storm Survival Guide–week 1
Welcome to your winter survival guide! Congratulations on securing your–and your family’s–safety and resources this winter!
Boots and Roots 