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Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — November 3, 2021

November 3, 1903 was the birthday of Walker Evans, the American photographer best known for his portrayal of America during the Great Depression. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 97 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two, or three-day course (a $1,095 value), A …

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How to Choose the Right Bug-Out Gun

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Picking the best gun depends largely on where you live. For many, an essential component of a good bug-out bag is a good bug-out gun. When someone speaks of “bugging out,” they’re referring to a dependable strategy for fleeing to safety for any number of reasons, which could be on foot or in a vehicle. […]

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Recipe of the Week: Gwen’s Sazon Spiced Soup

The following Sazon Spiced Soup recipe is from SurvivalBlog reader Gwen. She writes: “This is based on a recipe that was given to me but I changed four elements so I would say it qualifies as an original one. Ingredients 1 lb ground hamburger 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables 2 – 32 oz Swanson Vegetable Broth 1/2 cup dry macaroni noodles 1 can of red beans 1-2 packages of Goya Sazon seasoning found in the Mexican aisle Directions Brown your hamburger or ground meat of choice and drain the fat. In a saucepan heat the broth to boiling and …

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Economics & Investing For Preppers

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at the rising spot and futures prices for silver in U.S. Dollar terms. (See the Precious Metals section.) Precious Metals: Precious Metals Rise; Silver Scores 5-Week High. A pericope: “Silver for December delivery surged 61.9 cents, or 2.7%, to close at $23.883 an ounce. The settlement was the highest since …

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Beretta Knives: Hunting Knives, EDC Knives, and Firearm Multitools From the Gunmaker

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Unbeknownst to most, Beretta produces some really solid knives. Beretta doesn’t just make world class shotguns, but did you know the Italy-based gun company sells a complete line of Beretta knives and multitools on its website? That includes folding knives, fixed blade knives, everyday carry knives, hunting knives, and even sharpeners. And of course, their multitools are […]

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Sportsman’s Box is Everything It’s Cracked Up to Be

We got to test out the famous subscription service for outdoorsmen, so we can tell you exactly what to expect. A concept that first had consumers scratching their heads, “mystery box” subscription services have become a mainstay in a wide variety of retail markets. There are a slew of factors you could look toward for […]

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Survival Lighters: What Type Should You Carry and Bring into the Wilderness?

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Here’s what you should consider when choosing a lighter for survival. In the wilderness, either on a camping or hiking expedition, an extended hunting trip, or in a survival situation, the ability to start a fire is of paramount importance. Everyone should have multiple methods for fire starting included in their survival gear. In addition […]

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3 Affordable & Comfy Headlamps for Camping, Hunting, and Survival

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Whether you’re trail running, hiking, camping, or backpacking, a good headlamp with a bright light is an important piece of gear to bring along with you. These headlamps from Amazon are versatile pieces of equipment that you’ll use again and again, even if you aren’t a trail runner. I have one that I use regularly […]

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Best Survival Clothing of 2021: Best Pants, Poncho, Socks, & More

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When you head out into the woods, you want to be prepared for any survival situation, even if the odds are that you won’t need to be. Prepping for survival can be as simple as packing extra water, making sure you pack a survival kit, first aid equipment, and having some basic survival clothing that […]

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The Polaris 570: a Versatile UTV Built for the Family

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The new Polaris RANGER 570 is smaller and easier to store. The powersports world saw unprecedented growth in 2021 and Polaris is hoping to continue the trend into 2022 with a plethora of new machines that appeal to a wider audience and offer tons of versatility as well. We recently got the chance to travel […]

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