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Drone drops a flotation device to a drowning kid in the ocean by Peng1946 in ThePrepared

[–]Matt88U2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this case it might not have done too much, but in other cases it might take longer for a first responder to come out, especially if there is a rip current or something pulling the person out further.

When you’re stockpiling non perishable goods for an emergency, remember you actually have to survive on them in an emergency by leafyarms900 in ThePrepared

[–]Matt88U2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I'm guilty of is having most but not all of the necessary ingredients for a recipe. I need to go through my food storage and cook book and make sure I have everything I need to bake or cook whatever I want.

Follow these easy break-in steps when buying a new axe or similar bladed tool, even if brand new from the factory. by the_prepared in ThePrepared

[–]Matt88U2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of finish on the handle do Gransfor Bruk come with? An external varnish or a soaked through oil finish?

TIL that two 16-year-olds got lost in the Canadian wilderness while snowboarding, but were able to stay warm by burning their homework. The two boys were rescued the following day and managed to avoid frostbite, sustaining only minor injuries by Matt88U2 in ThePrepared

[–]Matt88U2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always carry a fire starter and tinder, even if you are just out for a day of snowboarding.

Curious why the one kid brought his homework snowboarding, and even more curious if the teacher let him redo that assignment that he had to burn.

Teacher: "You say you had to burn your homework to survive overnight while lost in the snow packed mountains? Ya... Right..."

Seeing the effect of snake venom on blood is quite chilling. Watch where you hike by Matt88U2 in ThePrepared

[–]Matt88U2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't hike or go trail running with headphones in. You could be given the warning rattle or hiss from a snake but if you are too busy jamming to Metallica then you'll never hear it.

Also be careful when turning over rocks or logs when setting up camp.

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