Complete list of supplies needed for a backpacking/hiking/camping trip

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To become a proficient survivalist, you must practice and there’s no better way to put your survival skills to use than backpacking and hiking treks into the wilderness. Even for a simple day hike, you will require supplies, tools, and sustenance for the trip. Below is a complete list of backpacking supplies you should take…

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Top 120 cities at risk for a Nuclear, biological, nuclear (NBC/CBRN) attack

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A Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack, also known as a CBRN or NBC attack, is an attack against an area using hazardous material to promote widespread damage, typically utilized in a terrorist-type attack. The US Army’s domestic preparedness division lists the following cities/states as the top 120 cities at risk for a chemical, biological,…

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How to identify Black Bear tracks and signs.

American Black Bear signs and tracks

Black bears are highly dexterous, being capable of opening screw-top jars and manipulating door latches. They are very strong with recorded cases of a black bear turning over 300 pound rocks with a single foreleg. They can run up to 25-30 mph, have excellent eyesight, and a sense of smell about seven times greater than…

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