tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20745977544699587632024-02-18T23:02:39.442-07:00Ancient Pathways Survival School, LLCTony Nester is the author of numerous books and DVDs on survival. His school Ancient Pathways is the primary provider of survival training for the Military Special Operations community and he has served as a consultant for the NTSB, Travel Channel, Backpacker Magazine, and the film Into the Wild. When not on the trail, he lives in a passive-solar, strawbale home in northern Arizona. For information on Tony’s books, gear, or bushcraft courses, visit www.apathways.com.Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-33184379856576619222016-06-06T12:13:00.000-07:002016-06-06T12:13:13.205-07:00Three Key Outdoor Survival Skills to Learn<b><span style="font-size: large;">Three Hallmark Outdoor Skills</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">There are a plethora of wilderness skills and topics to learn depending on your interests, whether mountaineering, canoeing, fly-fishing, or hunting. The bushcraft and survival realm are no different. Like studying a martial art, each field has its own set of basics and I’ve listed what I consider to be the top 3 skills for wilderness living, using some of the more traditional skills. These are focused on living in the backcountry in comfort, not in eking out a miserable night during an unexpected emergency, though possessing these skills will surely help you get through such an ordeal.<br /><br /><b>1.</b> <b>Knifecraft: </b>whittling and carving your own tools from wood you’ve gathered is nearly a lost art. Making spoons, bowls, carving deadfalls, cutting notches, fashioning digging sticks and bows are just a few of the ways to reconnect with your surroundings. Find a quality knife that fits well you (i.e, not the tacti-cool blade touted in the latest issue of Survival Beast & Brawn Magazine). Next, learn how to sharpen it and then carve constantly during freetime, around camp, or in your backyard. As many of you know, I’m a fan of the Swedish Puukkos (Mora knives) but there are many fine bushcraft-specific blades out there. Kellam knives, Bark River, and Frost all fine companies to consider. A crook knife and Swedish spoon gouge is ideal if you plan to do some finer woodworking around the evening fire. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Firemaking:</b> can you light a fire under cold, wet conditions with just one match or with the first pass of your spark rod? This isn’t about luck or reality show-gimmicks but about following the logical steps for firelighting that will ensure your success. Learn the tipi firelay or the survival firelay and then become adept at making fire in the cold, rain, snow, at night via headlamp, with one hand, and using various tinders. Firemaking is a skill of repetition so buy a box of strike-anywhere matches and practice until you can finally get it done with only one match in under ninety seconds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Practical-Solutions-Staying-Alive-ebook/dp/B01D2GINK2/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1458239991&sr=8-13&keywords=tony+nester">Survival Q & A</a></i> is a second edition with a newly updated cover. Can you really get water in the desert from a solar still? <b><i>Should you ever attempt to suture a wound, Rambo style, in the backcountry? What is the best treatment for a rattlesnake bite? How do you distinguish cougar tracks from dog tracks? Should you drink from your swimming pool during an urban disaster? How do you survive a night in the snow without any gear?</i></b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About the Author: Tony Nester is the author of numerous books and DVDs on survival. His school Ancient Pathways is the primary provider of survival training for the Military Special Operations community and he has served as a consultant for the NTSB, FAA, Travel Channel, NY Times, Backpacker Magazine, and the film Into the Wild. For years he wrote a popular monthly column for Outside Magazine and his freelance writing is frequently featured in numerous print publications.</span><br />
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There's nothing like a Rez dog- loyal to the core, hardy, trail-savvy, and so grateful for a helping hand. My best trail dogs and companions have all been Rez dogs I rescued over the years and they are like a breed unto themselves. The living conditions for most the strays on the Navajo and Hopi Reservations in northern Arizona enable only the hardy to survive but even then it's not always enough. Last night it was -2 degrees in Flagstaff after the recent snowstorm that pulled out and I'm certain it was a brutal night for many dogs living on the fringe of the border towns to the north of us.<br />
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The cheap, plastic (and pricey) doghouses sold at pet stores do very little to actually trap in the body heat and shut out the elements. Having spent years testing out and sleeping in handmade shelters, I can tell you that it's loft (dead air space) that enables you to stay warm, hence the reason down jackets and sleeping bags work so well. Make a natural shelter with a small entrance to reduce heat loss and jam it with enough pine needles/leaves/debris and you will have the means of coping with brutal temps.<br />
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These sled-dog type shelters do just that and the design is so simple that one can be constructed in under two hours with just a few power tools. If you add in 2" foam insulation ($28 at Home Depot for a 4x8 sheet), then it will add on another hour. Otherwise, these can be filled with a bunch of straw which is what most of my sled-dog pals do with their huskies who live outside fulltime.<br />
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The tools needed are: Skil saw, jigsaw, tape measure, cordless drill, 2" deck screws. For added strength, I also put a bead of Liquid Nails glue on all of the joints and borders. I went with the Extreme Temperature Liquid Nails as I've been building these when the daytime temps are only around 30 degrees and needed a glue that would set up better.<br />
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Once the shell is screwed/glued together, the remaining 2x2 border is tacked up. This will provide the frame for holding the floor in place.The door is 11"x11".<br />
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The roof can be made removable for ease of cleaning the inside or you can just place a few screws to secure it until cleaning time arrives (recommended in windy areas like mine). This is the basic, uninsulated design that most sled dog mushers use. Fill it with a generous amount of straw and it will create quite a windproof nest.<br />
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If you want to add insulation, go with the quality 2" foam as it cuts easily and is more durable than the pink insulation. This size perfectly fits the 2" deep walls created by the 2x4 supports. This particular shelter has masonite paneling add over the insulation to prevent the latter from getting chewed on or flaking apart through use.<br />
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The picture above shows the lid with insulation before the masonite skin is tacked on.<br />
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The insulation being tacked onto the floor board. This particular dog house was painted and then had a coat of varnish applied to the legs and roof which are the two surfaces that will receive the most punishment.<br />
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The materials consisted of: one 4x8x1/2 sheet of plywood (holds up much better than OSB), two 2x4x8s, and two 2x2x8s. Using the template below for cutting out the 4x8 sections allows for minimal waste. Lastly, I used exterior silicone caulking to seal up the 2x4 door frame and the corner joints. Again, the total cost for an uninsulated doghouse was $30 and for an insulated and painted version, it was around $65. These would also make a fine bunny hutch with the addition of a door and some ventilation holes.<br />
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Building a vestibule off the front will extend the living space for inclement weather. For this set up below, I merely screwed on some side panels (no glue, so I can remove this in the summer), put in cross-members and made a removable front panel.<br />
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The extension measures seven feet in length and was coated with Thompson's upon completion along with some of the exposed corners/seams being caulked with silicon. I did NOT treat the interior as it might have a heater inside on occasion and there could be a danger with fumes.<br />
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I opted for woodchips over straw for the ground layer so there'd be less risk of a fire hazard with a heater. I plan to make a cage wrap-around for the heater to further reduce any concerns. <br />
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9 doghouses ready to deliver to one of our rescue fosters on the Navajo Rez who takes care of over 20 strays.<br />
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While unloading the dog houses, one of the large bags of dog food broken open. The dogs were kind enough to act as the clean-up crew and managed it quite well with only a few snarls at each other. Pretty amazing experience being in the presence of so many great dogs.<br />
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One of the houses was made lower to the ground for the small-fry dogs so they had easier access. Most of the Rez dogs are used to sleeping in groups at night so these houses can provide for 2-3 dogs. <br />
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This is something I do with
my students in my winter survival classes and quite frequently in my
backyard when the snow is coming down. It is -1 degrees today in
Flagstaff so it seemed like a good time to practice. It's one thing to
start a survival fire under controlled conditions during a camping trip
or when your body is in good shape but quite another when you are
dealing with hypothermia and the reduced motor-skills that accomp<span class="text_exposed_show">any it. </span><br />
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1. Place your hands in the snow for 2 minutes then 2) grab your
different firemaking tools and try to ignite your tinder. Simple as
that. 99% of the time the spark rod is my tool of choice as it requires
gross motor skills unlike a lighter or matches and works when wet. Good
luck trying to get a lighter going when you're all thumbs. Tinder is in
the top pics. For my friends in Phoenix, get a bowl of ice cubes!</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> Since the majority of hypothermia cases happen in 50 degree F weather
around the world and since most lost dayhikers are injured and
hypothermic, it pays to build your skills and accompanying trail gear
around the fact that you may have reduced motor-skills.</span><br />
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Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-5430103002254743852015-12-31T10:46:00.001-07:002015-12-31T10:46:18.701-07:00Two new books by Mors KochanskiI opened the mail recently and was thrilled to receive two autographed books from Mors Kochanski and Randy Breeuwsma of Karamat. These are gems that every woodsman should have. A lifetime of study and application permeates his works and his books are the most dog-eared manuals in my library. Both are available on Amazon or directly through Karamat.com.<br />
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Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-80139215431627747212015-08-28T21:11:00.002-07:002015-08-28T21:13:38.818-07:00Interview with Mors Kochanski is Now Available in the Backwoodsman Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm thrilled to say that the interview I conducted with Master Bushman Mors Kochanski is now available in the latest issue of Backwoodsman Magazine found at bookstores and online. In it, Mors discusses his childhood growing up in Canada using traditional bushcraft skills, his love of books and research, and tips for aspiring woodsman. Few people in the world have his scholarly background and years of practical experience living the life in the wilds and it was a real honor to speak with him. His book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bushcraft-Outdoor-Skills-Wilderness-Survival/dp/1551051222/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440821595&sr=8-1&keywords=mors+kochanski"><i><b>Bushcraft </b></i></a>is the tome that every wilderness skills practitioner should own and put to use. Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-53547729920287554852015-08-07T19:34:00.001-07:002015-08-07T19:36:04.078-07:00Rigging Tarps and Ponchos for Survival Shelters<br />
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Whether it's for camping or survival, a lightweight tarp can be a trusty friend. I use one regularly for sleeping out, coping with a brief storm on a dayhike, or when I'm shade-hungry in the desert. In addition to a Heatsheet in my shirt pocket, I always carry a small 6'x8' blue tarp in my pack for short trips or a 10'x10' Campmor nylon tarp for multi-day trips. These can be erected in mere minutes compared with the time (and calories) it takes to construct a shelter from branches and pine-needles. A blue or red tarp can also serve as a ground-to-air signal panel for searchers.<br />
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When I'm staying in a wilderness basecamp near my truck or weight isn't an issue, I prefer a more rugged 14'x14' canvas tarp from Panther Primitives which I arrange in a diamond configuration (photo above). This provides ample space for sleeping, storing gear, and room for my dogs. There's nothing better than waking up to the first rays of the morning sun from the spacious interior of a tarp. If mosquitoes are severe, I'll defer to a tent but, thankfully, that rarely happens in the mountains and desert regions where I live. See the pics below for more info on rigging methods.<br />
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<br />Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-69531904142939017042015-06-15T12:59:00.000-07:002015-06-15T12:59:29.173-07:005.11 Rush 24 Pack: 1 Year LaterAs a freelance writer for numerous magazines, I receive a handful of items for review. Last spring a batch of 5.11 products arrived including their RUSH24 Backpack. After using this as my primary pack for countless survival courses, personal treks, and air travel I can say that this is a beast and holds up like few other pieces of gear I own. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With my height of 6’, I find the neck yoke and shoulder strap width comfy.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> There's a wrap-around web platform which is MOLLE<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>compatible and allows ample
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size is a little too big for short dayhikes but ideal for 2-3 day treks for my needs. The
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Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-41154133927283586782015-05-28T13:13:00.001-07:002015-05-28T13:15:08.931-07:00Post-Apocalyptic Fiction titles now available in print and eBook formatsSome of you are aware that I am involved in writing fiction, in particular post-apocalyptic fiction and sci-fi. These books are written under the pen name JT Sawyer and have largely been available only on Kindle. This past month saw the publication of the first three volumes in the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/First-Wave-Complete-Set-Sawyer-ebook/dp/B00QO2FPI0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432843315&sr=8-1&keywords=jt+sawyer">First Wave Series</a> and it is now available in print through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other brick-and-mortar stores throughout the U.S.<br />
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This series focuses on a small band of survivors who emerge from a 22-day Colorado River trip to find that the world has unraveled from a pandemic. They must survive and evade the (gasp...) undead while moving across the rugged Arizona landscape. <br />
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Also, going Live tomorrow is the third book in the Carlie Simmons zombie-apocalypse series, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Back-Carlie-Simmons-Post-Apocalyptic-Book-ebook/dp/B00VW5MA8M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1432843315&sr=8-3&keywords=jt+sawyer">The Way Back. </a>This book takes off where volume two ended and follows former Secret Service Agent Simmons and her eclectic band on a harrowing trek through the wilds. This eBook is available at a discounted rate of .99 cents for the next week.<br />
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<br />Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-47528053679570661552015-05-19T20:02:00.002-07:002015-05-19T20:07:02.797-07:00Overland Expo 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My staff and I had the great pleasure of teaching at Oveland Expo again this year south of Flagstaff. We had two days of mud, snow, and rain but, as always, a great crowd of enthusiastic explorers from around the globe. We taught numerous classes on bushcraft, basic survival, and emergency kits along with having a chance to scope out the latest Overland gear and vehicle hardware. Gracious hosts Jonathan and Roseann Hanson must not sleep a wink during the entire weekend with all they have planned during this event and with the arrival of thousands of participants pouring into Mormon Lake (whose diameter increased considerably in about 24 hours!).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An amazing rig with rooftop tent parked nearby amongst hundreds of such vehicles that were in attendance.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vehicle extrication skills and rigging systems were some of the many workshops participants could register for during the three-day event. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were many vintage vehicles present whose design and durability was a wonder to observe.</td></tr>
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For those on the East Coast, the Expo will be running their 3-day event in North Carolina in October. For more info, check out <a href="http://www.overlandexpo.com/">Overland Expo</a>. <br />
<br />Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-43637409113114918152015-05-07T19:28:00.002-07:002015-05-07T19:34:40.134-07:00A New Take on the Micro-Survival KitRecently I had the good fortune of teaching a survival skills class for the fine folks at U.S. Palm in Phoenix. Owners Rob Anderson and Brandon Finch make some of the finest tactical gear on the market today and one of their staff, Greg Beck, showed his micro-survival kit that he always carries with him. Now, bear in mind this kind of kit presupposes that you possess survival skills to begin with, as Greg certainly does, and it would be one notch up from your EDC gear.<br />
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The beauty of Greg's kit is in the simplicity. The only thing I would add in are a half-dozen water purification tablets and a few steri-strips and knuckle bandages. Everything here is multi-purpose. Even the alcohol prep pads can be used for firestarting in addition to hygienic needs. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everything is neatly stored in a multi-tool nylon sheath. To make space for more items, one could substitute the Leatherman with a smaller Swiss-Army knife.<br />
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<b>The specific components shown are as follows:</b><br />
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Leatherman Rebar tool<br />
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SureFire Titan-A light (AAA battery powered)<br />
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Exotac nanoSTRIKER fire starter<br />
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Fox 40 whistle<br />
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Custom made glow fob <br />
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SERE compass<br />
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12 feet of 400lb Dyneema cord w/ rubber band<br />
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2" x 1.5" signal mirror<br />
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(2x) alcohol swabs for tinder<br />
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$50 bill<br />
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Multi-Tool Pouch<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A multi-tool pouch makes for a personal survival kit that you can carry on your belt on short outings.<br />
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For more information on their line of tactical gear, visit <a href="https://uspalm.com/">U.S. Palm.</a></td></tr>
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Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-34305434511544527482015-04-21T17:18:00.000-07:002015-04-21T17:21:54.789-07:00Pre-Made DF-4 Deadfall Trap That Will Keep You Rockin' With Wild Game<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The diminutive DF-4 Deadfall Design is compact enough to stow a few in your Bug-Out Bag or long-term survival kit.<br />
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I've had the good fortune of meeting some great folks in my fieldcourses over the years and two of them, Eric and Ed from the DF-4 Company in Cottonwood, Arizona have put out an amazing product for feeding yourself in a wilderness survival situation or if the grocery shelves ever empty during a true grid-down crisis. This design is so simple but reliable it blew me away the first time I set it up (with one-hand such is their design!). As their website indicates, it's an "Innovative Design Based On Traditional Technology."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Set in literally seconds, this deadfall just needs to be baited and it's ready to roll (or rock!). This is the smaller version of deadfall that the DF-4 company makes and is suitable for smaller rodents.<br />
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While I teach how to carve the primitive Paiute and Widget Deadfalls in my fieldcourses so students know the skill, this is a carving method that takes time and practice. It's also a very perishable skill set which is why this pre-made deadfall is outstanding. There are no angles to remember when you're belly is rumbling and no elaborate whittling to be done. I've always been a believer in blending the best of both primitive and modern bushcraft techniques and when it comes to long-term living off the land, the DF-4 would free up a lot of time that could be spent on other critical survival skills. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The time-tested Paiute Deadfall was used into contemporary times by Supai, Hopi, Paiute, and other tribes in the Southwest. It can be a frustrating trap to set for the beginner and takes considerable practice under varied field conditions to be succesful with.<br />
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Ed and Eric put a lot of thought into the design to make it easy to set, sturdy under pressure, and light enough not to be a burden in one's kit. Get a few dozen of these and spread them around your BOBs and you'll be able to procure meat if a true survival emergency befalls you. <i>Now for the disclaimer-</i> YOU are responsible for checking into your state's game laws and regulations. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This little beauty is a little larger than a ballpoint pen and about as light as it's made from 6000 series aluminum.<br />
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For more info, check out the <a href="http://www.df-4.com/blog/our-df4-discritption/">DF-4 website</a> or, better yet, drop in on the makers at one of the survival expos or sportsmans shows that they frequently attend around the western U.S. Ed is also the designer of an excellent, field-expedient poncho shelter and these guys, with their constant innovation and field-testing, would make even MacGuyver jealous. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The quick-latch trigger system allows you to set the trap with one hand. This frees up your other hand to place the rock or log weight and avoid the notorious <i>School of Crushed Knuckle</i>s typical in learning to use deadfalls. </td></tr>
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<br />Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-19668777418468669342015-03-02T12:02:00.000-07:002015-03-02T12:09:19.318-07:00Some Survival-Related Films to Warm Your Bones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With much of the country deep in the clutches of a brutal winter, I thought I’d toss out a few bushcraft and survival-related flicks to consider while hunkered down on the couch while the howling wind slams down the powder against your abode. <br />
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<b>Castaway</b><br />
The perfect movie to help fend off cabin-fever. Tom Hanks in a groundshaking look at solo survival in the Pacific. What’s not to like about Hanks cursing at his Wilson volleyball, his primal joy in creating fire by friction, and his ultimate return to the world. Not many viewers are aware that script-writer William Broyles (who also penned Apollo 13 with Hanks) spent time on a desert island in Baja learning castaway skills with primitive technologist Steve Watts and company. During their training, a bunch of “junk” washed up on the beach one day and they found a box of Japanese videotapes, a pair or ice-skates, and….a Wilson volleyball.<br />
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<b>Into The Wild</b><br />
Actor Emile Hirsch wistfully portrays the fate of Chris McCandless who perished from starvation in Alaska after a months-long solo trip ended badly. I liked the movie better than the book and chunks of it were filmed in my backyard in Arizona. I had the good fortune of taking Emile Hirsch out for a 3-day training course prior to filming and he was a cool, laid-back dude who was clearly intent on his craft. I’ve written before about our outing in my book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Life-Under-Open-Skies-Adventures-ebook/dp/B00RZX9YMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425321657&sr=8-1&keywords=tony+nester"><i>Life Under Open Skies</i></a> and Emile portrayed the challenges of living off the land extremely well. I’m still astounded at how deeply this story runs through youth culture in our country and many of my college students still bring up the McCandless story around the campfire. McCandless’s sister just came out with a book recounting her experiences growing up with her brother and what may have led him to the path he took in Alaska. <br />
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<b>The Snow Walker </b><br />
Based upon one of my favorite authors, Canadian writer Farley Mowat, this movie was adapted from a short story called “Walk Well My Brother” in the book, <i>The Snow Walker</i>. This movie was instantly praised within the survival community as getting it right, as far as having realistic skills and the power of mental attitude in overcoming adversity. A truly poignant and moving account of one man’s efforts to save himself and the young Inuit girl in his care after their plane goes down in the tundra during the 1950s. Some of the best acting, scenery, and storyline you are likely to see in a movie. Next to Jeremiah Johnson, this is the other movie I always recommend to students of mine. Pick up a copy of Mowat's<i> The Snow Walker</i> book and read the other amazing tale, <i>The Blood in Their Veins </i>for a story you'll never forget.<br />
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<b>Defiance</b><br />
I read the book on Tuvia Bielski years ago and eagerly awaited the release of this film with actor Daniel Craig (007) which he said was one of the most profound roles of his life. The Bielski brothers kept their group of over 1200 people alive in the boreal forests of Belarus during WWII while evading Nazi troops, tending to illness, rearing kids, finding food, and coping with brutal winters. If you get this movie, check out the special features which has interviews with the present-day descendants of the survivors and the Bielski brother’s own kids who served as consultants on the film. I went to a talk in Flagstaff a few years back by Zvi Bielski who is the son of Zus Bielski (played by Liev Schreiber in the movie). The book by Peter Duffy, "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bielski-Brothers-Defied-Village-Forest/dp/0060935537/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425322041&sr=8-2&keywords=tuvia+bielski">The Bielski Brothers</a>" was recommended above others by Zvi. You can read more from my <a href="http://apathways.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2010-01-01T00:00:00-07:00&updated-max=2011-01-01T00:00:00-07:00&max-results=7">previous blog posting</a> on this but be aware there are spoilers.<br />
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After I left the theater and, later after hearing Zvi’s presentation, I kept thinking, “What the hell do I have to complain about in life?” This is a truly astounding film experience about the triumph of the human spirit.<br />
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<b>Jeremiah Johnson</b><br />
"The Rocky Mountains are the marrow of the world..." I think this is the most quoted movie on our fieldcourses, amongst fellow survival instructors, and at rendezvous. Eighty-percent of this film’s dialogue is from actual mountain man diaries and accounts, and legendary woodsman Larry Dean Olsen was the consultant for the film so the skills are amazing. Apparently Redford really got into this role and took to the training. Filmed in some pretty amazing backcountry locations in Utah, this story is about the life of Jeremiah “Liver-Eating” Johnson (also a book) who is rumored to have dispatched several hundred Crow warriors during his tenuous stay in the Rocky Mountains during the 1830s. Some memorable scenes and a look at the harsh realities of carving out a home in the wilds and just how harsh life is when trying to procure food from the land. This movie, with its bent for realism, is a 180 from the romantic Hollywood flick, <i>Dances With Wolves</i>. Just remember to "watch yer topknot, pilgrim."<br />
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<b>Alive: Miracle in the Andes</b><br />
I remember reading about this story in the news when I was a kid and later read the book on the harrowing and horrific story about the Andes plane crash survivors. This movie, with actor Ethan Hawke, was made with one of the actual Uruguayan survivors, Nando Parrado, serving as a consultant so the details are spot-on from what Parrado indicated. The movie recounts the story of the ill-fated rugby team who crashed in the Andes in 1972 at 11,000 feet and whose 16 survivors had to endure 72-days of bone-numbing temperatures along with having to make the decision to consume their own dead. After several decades of indecision, Parrado eventually wrote a book about his experience which should be required reading for anyone involved in not only survival but leadership, crisis management, disaster planning, or anyone who wants to learn more about survival psychology. See the movie and then watch the hour-long documentary- <i>Alive: 20 Years Later.</i><br />
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<u><b>Other Outstanding Movies With a Survival Theme</b></u><br />
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The Fast Runner<br />
Black Robe<br />
Quest for Fire<br />
All Is Lost<br />
The Naked Prey<br />
Dersu Uzala <br />
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Last of the Mohicans<br />
The Edge<br />
Walkabout<br />
Ten Canoes<br />
The Happy People: A Year in the Taiga<br />
Unbroken<br />
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If there’s another film that should be on the list, send me an email. Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-71304421949229756092015-02-08T10:14:00.003-07:002015-02-09T17:07:46.000-07:00Five Survival Myths<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many readers email me about the survival skills that show up in movies or so-called reality shows. Being involved in educating others over the past 25 years, I thought I’d mention a few myths & misconceptions that have crept into the field of survival. <br />
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<b>1) Can you really get water from a cactus?</b><br />
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There’s a reason you don’t find cactus juice at the grocery store. It’s a noxious substance full of alkaloids that can push a heat-stressed individual into heat-stroke. The few times I’ve tried this method, to glean its supposed usefulness, has seen me nauseous. Carry water with you in the desert or hole up like a cowboy during the heat of the day until you can locate water. A person sitting in the shade in 90 degree F weather will expend six-quarts of water over 24-hours so there’s no substitute for being prepared in the wilds.<br />
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<b>2) </b><b>If the world falls apart, I can just grab my rifle and bug-out-bag and retreat to the wilds for a few years until society re-establishes itself, right?</b><br />
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Living off the land in a solo fashion is brutal. There’s a reason our ancestors lived in tribes- it takes a lot of people on the land to provide sustenance. It is far better to have some supplies on hand at home and then augment your pantry with any wild game, fish, or edible plants that you might be versed in obtaining. Even better than that is to have a like-minded group of family and friends that you can work together with to ride out such a disaster. I wish life in the wilds were like the romanticism found in the movie <i>Dances With Wolves</i> but it’s more like the harsh reality of the film, <i>The Snow Walker</i>. <br />
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<b>3) I saw this reality-show where the guy was lost and rubbed two-sticks together to start a fire. Is that possible? </b><br />
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None of us would be here today if our ancestors hadn’t mastered the fine art of friction firemaking but this is a skill to practice on camping trips and backyard outings. Modern survival is about being prepared and carrying at least three firestarters (<i>Stormproof </i>matches, spark-rod, and lighter) with you at all times when in the backcountry. I teach primitive firemaking skills to show my students how to perform the method but find that, even under the best of conditions, it is a challenge and not reliable for most people. This is not the method I want to use if I am lost, injured, or stranded in the wilds with the sun going down! I've worked as a consultant on several reality shows and, with the exception of <i>Survivorman</i>, these shows are heavily-scripted. On one program, there was a crew of 12 people accompanying us, including two staff whose sole job was to drag around coolers filled with double-shot espressos and sandwiches while filming scenes of the host living off the land. That was my last involvement with "reality-TV." There's nothing romantic or fun about real survival- it's only adventure in retrospect.<br />
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<b>4) My buddy said that if you’re thirsty, you should put a pebble under your tongue and that will help you stay hydrated. Does that really work?</b><br />
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This simply stimulates the saliva glands which can help get rid of cottonmouth (which in turn helps briefly with your mental attitude) but you’re not actually adding water to your body, only redistributing existing fluids. In the intense heat of the Southwest, I sometimes consume 2-3 gallons of water per day so this is not a viable method for staying hydrated. <br />
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<b>5)</b> <b>I have a three-month supply of food, ammo, water, and supplies laid in, just in case there’s a disaster. Is this enough to weather out the crisis?</b><br />
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There are no cookie-cutter answers. It all depends on your region, time of year, weather, family size, budget, and other variables. Having supplies ahead of time is critical but, in the end, it’s people working together and the power of community that often saves the day. Look at present-day examples from around the country and you will see that it is human goodwill that makes life possible after a disaster in addition to well-thought out supplies. All this being said, the six key areas to plan for when preparing your home are: food, water (and water purification), medical supplies, security, hygiene, and alternative power.Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-73096610402602904282015-02-03T09:02:00.000-07:002015-02-08T10:18:15.547-07:00Peter Kummerfeldt: A True Master of SurvivalIn November, I had the great fortune of working once again with master survival instructor Peter Kummerfeldt at a Wilderness Medicine Society conference in Tucson. In addition to being someone who was clearly born to teach, Peter has some of the most extensive global survival experience of anyone I know of in the field. He is the real deal. When he speaks about the intense heat and varied wildlife in Africa, or building an igloo in northern Alaska when it was -30, or trekking in the jungle for days with only his machete, you know he's really done it. Peter spent 30 years as an Air-Force Survival instructor and then later as a professional hunting guide in the Rockies. Prior to that, he grew up in Kenya and currently offers his own photo-safari trips to various regions of Africa. <br />
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One of my favorite quotes from his lecture on survival was: "Forget that old saying, 'You will rise to the occasion during a crisis.' That's absurd. However, you will settle to the level of your training." Time and again, Peter has always stressed that having the proper gear is not enough- you have to know how to use it and try it out under non-survival conditions.<br />
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I am always humbled being in Peter's presence and was honored to co-teach several desert survival workshops with him. If you have a chance, take his one-day survival class which he offers around the country and pick up a copy of his outstanding manual, <a href="http://www.shop.outdoorsafe.com/Books-and-DVDs_c5.htm">Surviving a Wilderness Emergency</a> which is one of the best books on the market today. It covers how to prepare for outdoor trips and shows exactly what field-tested gear should go into a quality survival kit. Peter's website also has volumes of comprehensive articles ranging from lightning safety to the latest research on hypothermia, international travel security, and more. We will be hosting a 2-day non-overnight survival course with Peter on October 3-4 in Flagstaff. Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-6929522711839098572015-01-31T07:29:00.000-07:002015-01-31T07:29:20.809-07:00Quote from Master Woodsman Horace Kephart<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> “A camper should know for himself how to outfit, how to select and make a
camp, how to wield an axe and make proper fires, how to cook, wash,
mend, how to travel without losing his course, or what to do when he has
lost it; how to trail, hunt, shoot, fish, dress game, manage boat or
canoe, and how to extemporize such makeshifts as may be needed in
wilderness faring. And he should know these things as he does the way to
his mouth. Then is he truly a woodsman, sure to do promptly the right
thing at the right time, whatever befalls. Such a man has an honest
pride in his own resourcefulness, a sense of reserve force, a doughty
self-reliance that is good to feel. His is the confidence of the lone
sailorman, who whistles as he puts his tiny bark out to sea.”
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<span style="font-size: large;">Master Woodsman Horace Kephart</span> (1862-1931)<br /> Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-1133505043086311782015-01-27T12:06:00.000-07:002015-01-27T12:09:20.198-07:00A Real Man<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">One of the pleasures of working
with the military special operations community is all of the stories that the
guys share around the evening campfire when we’ve finished the day’s teachings.
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">We have one unit in particular that
we have been working with for many years and the unit’s NCO, Mike, shared a
great tale with us involving a camping trip he went on with his 14-year-old
daughter who he visits with each summer. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Mike had taken his daughter Ashley
on a 3-day campout in the forests of Pennsylvania. One evening, he wanted to
show her how to make fire by friction, using the bow-drill. He had cut down a
cedar branch and used it for his fireboard and drill while securing a maple
branch for the bow. Using his bootlace for the bowstring and a chunk of maple
for the handhold, he created a primitive fire in mere minutes. His daughter sat
entranced the whole time, watching her father’s finesse with the ancient skill.
When Mike was done, she immediately grabbed the primitive tools and looked them
over, yearning to recreate fire as her father had. It was a proud moment for Mike.
They spent the rest of the evening working on survival skills, carving spoons,
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fast forward two weeks to Ashley’s
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</span>Amidst a crowd of friends and family, Ashley’s stepdad is ready to light
a blaze in the backyard fire pit. He returns from the garage with a stack of newspaper,
matches, and a can of lighter fluid. Ashley moves forward in disgust at her stepdad’s
materials and declared, “A real man can make a fire with his bare hands and some
sticks. A real man doesn’t need to use matches or a lighter!” </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">An awkward silence enshrouded the
guests as a frostbitten expression slid over her stepdad’s face. Ashley’s mom
quickly stepped in and plucked her daughter from the crowd while comforting her
husband. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Later that night, Mike got a call
from his daughter recounting the whole story and could barely restrain his
laughter. However, Mike said his ex-wife had another take on the story and its
long-lasting ripple effect at the party. </span><br />
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">***This story is an excerpt from Tony's new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Life-Under-Open-Skies-Adventures-ebook/dp/B00RZX9YMU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1422385620&sr=8-4&keywords=tony+nester">Life Under Open Skies: Adventures in Bushcraft. </a>Available on Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and other digital platforms.*** </span></div>
Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-25572700155529416892015-01-18T09:17:00.000-07:002015-02-02T14:06:34.195-07:00Traps & Tools for Living Off the Land<b><span style="font-size: large;">Is it better to rely on hunting with a rifle or bow or to use traps instead? And should I focus on small game or big game?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With regards to food procurement tools, why not use both? This allows you to utilize both a passive and active approach to procuring wild game. Out of the two, the passive act of trapping is far more efficient as the trapline does the work for you while you are back home or out hunting. My preferred setup is to have at least three dozen snares or Conibears set out. Once those are in place, I can use the rest of my time walking the land with my .22 rifle for any moments of opportunity for taking wild game. In recent years, I have switched over to a Hatsan 125 air rifle which is a .25 caliber and has excellent stopping power for shots on small game at 40+ yards. For big game, I prefer a scoped Savage .308.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There’s a reason that most native cultures throughout the world focused on small game procurement on a daily basis in addition to large game as the former is far more plentiful. A deer will last a family of four for seven days and is a great addition to the daily menu but squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, beavers, and other rodents are far easier to procure on a consistent basis until you can take down a deer or elk. Squirrels, in particular, have a very high amount of interstitial fat, making them an excellent meat source preferable to lean rabbit meat. So, concentrate your efforts on the smaller critters along with attempting to procure a deer or elk.</span></div>
Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-80177327190125665682014-12-29T16:56:00.000-07:002015-01-27T08:55:54.035-07:00A New Survival Book by Tony Nester- Survival Q & A: Practical Solutions for Staying Alive<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now available on Amazon Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and other digital platforms</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you really get water in the desert from a solar still? Should you
ever attempt to suture a wound, Rambo style, in the backcountry? What is
the best treatment for a rattlesnake bite? How do you distinguish
cougar tracks from dog tracks? Should you drink from your swimming pool
during an urban disaster? How do you survive a night in the snow without
any gear? These are just a few of the many questions survival
instructor Tony Nester answers in his informative, and at times,
humorous book. Culled from the past twenty-five years of teaching,
writing, and responding to readers of his popular <i>Practical Survival</i>
book series, Tony delves into the Q & A of survival as it relates to
forest, desert, jungle, and urban settings along with the often
misunderstood realm of living off the land. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Practical-Solutions-Staying-Alive-ebook/dp/B00RKN0HBW/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1419897087&sr=8-12&keywords=tony+nester"><i>Survival Q & A</i></a> is now available as an eBook on Amazon and other ereaders. </span></div>
<br />Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-7012818559783810592014-12-22T21:42:00.006-07:002015-01-27T09:22:48.432-07:00Distinguishing Cougar from Dog Tracks<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: large;">How
do you tell the difference between cougar and dog tracks?</span>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Two of the most difficult types of
animal tracks for beginning trackers to distinguish are cougar and domestic
dog. Cougars, also known as mountain lions and pumas, range throughout western
North America, Canada, Mexico, and South America. There are even cougar
populations east of the Rockies such as in Michigan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">One of the most common differences
illustrated in animal tracking books is that the dog family has claws showing
in their tracks and the cat family has no claws present. While this can
sometimes be the case, there are several other features that are more reliable
and used by veteran cougar biologists to distinguish feline prints from those
of other carnivores. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cougar left paw showing "pinky finger" (on right side) and protruding "middle finger." Note 3 lobes on bottom heel pad.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The first and most significant feature
is the heel pad. Regardless of the type of cat (jaguar, bobcat, housecat, etc.)
the heel pad will possess three lobes on the posterior (bottom) and two lobes
on the anterior (top). The latter is not as common and I only find this feature
under perfect conditions in fresh snow or mud. You are far more likely to see
the three lobes. Compare this feature with the arched presentation of a canid
track and you are on your way to more accurately deciphering whether a feline
or canine passed your way. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red track cast is cougar. Yellow is wolf.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The second feature is the asymmetrical
layout of the toes in a cat track. Like us, they have a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">pinky</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">middle finger</i>
so to speak, contrasted with the symmetrical spread of a canid’s toes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">When I worked for the forest service
years ago, I had the good fortune of spending time with several
third-generation cougar hunters (how did my high-school guidance counselor fail
to mention that career!). Many times, they recounted stories about getting
calls regarding rogue cougars from concerned homeowners whose property was
adjacent to the wilderness. One cat biologist told me he would get frequent
calls about “problem cougars” only to drive out to the home and find the tracks
of the homeowner’s Great Dane or yellow Lab. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Again, when considering cougar vs.
domestic dog, first look at the heel pad and identify those three posterior
lobes. Next, study the position of the toes—asymmetrical or symmetrical?
Lastly, if there are claws present, they will be fine and slit-like in a
cougar’s tracks vs. the wider, blunt appearance of the dog family. When I have
observed cougar claws in a track, they appear as if they were made with the tip
of my knife. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Where I live in northern Arizona,
animals spend their lives traversing slickrock and boulder-strewn volcanic
fields. Here wild dogs have their claws pretty worn down and this feature is
reduced in canid tracks. I see this in my own dogs after a few months of living
out in the wilds with me on field courses. Claws or no claws in a track is not
a very reliable method for differentiating the two species. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">For further reading on the subject of
cougars, check out Harley Shaw’s fine book <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Soul
Among Lions</i> which documents his years afield as a professional cougar
biologist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And keep in mind that if
you’ve spent time in the western U.S. hiking, then you’ve already been in
striking distance of a cougar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fortunately for us they mostly prey upon deer, rabbits, and porcupines
(their favorite delicacy). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The above is an excerpt from Tony's new book, <i>Survival Q & A: Practical Solutions for Staying Alive.</i> Available on Kindle, Nook, and other digital platforms on December 27, 2014. </span></div>
Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-16028411614943157262014-12-17T20:56:00.001-07:002015-01-27T09:38:07.057-07:00New wilderness survival book series by Tony Nester<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
I have been busy finishing up two non-fiction survival books which will
be released shortly. Also new this month is the release of a boxed set
of all four eBooks from my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Survival-6-9-Tony-Nester-ebook/dp/B00QSMWTAI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1418874847&sr=8-9&keywords=tony+nester">Practical Survival Series </a>which focuses on the skills, gear, and mindset for handling urban and
wilderness emergencies. <br />
<br />
Lastly, I had the recent pleasure of having an interview on <a href="http://thrillwriting.blogspot.com/search/label/Tony%20Nester">Fiona Quinn's fine Thrillwriting blog</a>. This one focused on flash floods and what to watch out for when traveling in canyon country.<br />
<br />
I will be returning to featuring survival tips in the upcoming
newsletters. If there is a subject of interest you would like me to
cover, please let me know.<br />
<br />
Have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy the wilds!<br />
Tony Ancient Pathways, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259928799257532154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074597754469958763.post-56861970288484565582014-12-05T22:12:00.003-07:002015-01-27T09:38:27.052-07:00The Yellow Lifesaver-Emergency Firestarting or How to Start a Fire in Wet Weather<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">If you spend
enough time in the backcountry, you will find yourself having to make fire
under extreme conditions where it’s a downpour, snowstorm or the risk of
hypothermia nipping at your heels. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Getting in
the habit of always carrying 3 firestarters (Stormproof matches, spark rod and
lighter) and a vial of cotton balls smeared with Vaseline is a critical step in
being prepared. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Your other
friend, found in most forests throughout the world, is resinous wood
particularly the old stumps and logs from dead pine, spruce and other conifers.
We have used this wood on winter survival courses in the deep snow and in wet
weather during the summer months and it has been key in getting ignition and
warming our bones during cold nights. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Look for old
stumps in pine or spruce forests or use dead-standing trees.</span> I have done
this on stumps buried under the snow and gotten instant ignition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">This shaving
technique is a woodcraft skill that you can practice in your backyard. Keep an
eye out for that yellow-tinged wood on your next hike and try it for
firestarting. It can be a real lifesaver. </span></span></div>
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days living off the land in wild regions or under primitive conditions (no
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life in the wilds is about sweat and calories. You only need
a handful of bush essentials to transition from surviving to living and those
few tools can be critical. The following list is not about my 72-hour survival
kit or EDC but gear that would augment that and can be useful for long-term
life in the wilds where resupply is limited, non-existent or in an extended
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. A
sleeping bag is a great asset for reducing calorie expenditure and allowing the
body to recuperate during those precious 8 hours of warmth at night. Being on
the move in the constant search for food and then having to build a shelter
wears on you physically after a while and eats up valuable time that can be
spent on making more traps, hunting, gear repair and so on. I will take a
small, down sleeping bag any day as part of my survival kit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. A poncho
and 550 cord for making shelters, windbreaks, sun-protection, rain-collection,
carrying bedding material (pine needles, leaves), and improvised pack. This
will provide you with so many shelter variations. I prefer to string mine up in
a diamond shelter or if wind is an issue, then as an A-frame or pup-tent style.
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Quality
footwear is essential. You can abuse your feet with poor footwear on a short
dayhike near home but long-term, don’t skimp on quality boots. Going barefoot
may look nifty on the theatrics of a TV show but the last thing you want to
have happen in real-life is to have your feet shredded and mobility reduced to
zero while they recover. If you lose your ability to move, you lose your
ability to procure food and also hamper the efforts of the rest of the group
while they wait on you to heal up. Find footwear that works for you and make
sure it’s well broken in. My preferred for the past ten years are the SWAT
Original Desert Boots and they continue to serve me well but it took many
different brands to find one that suits my particular set of feet. You probably
have your favorites too. Lastly, as any combat soldier will tell you, the
inserts are as important as the boot. Toss out the inserts the boots came with
and spend an extra $20 to get some decent shock-absorbing inserts that match
your arch and foot contours. <i>SuperFeet </i>is one brand to consider. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Leather Gloves- same as protecting the feet, you want to
have a few pairs of work gloves to reduce the punishment of your primary tools:
your hands. For years I went without ever using gloves while living and working
outside. Your hands will develop a tough exterior after weeks in the elements
but it only takes one mishap and then your ability to work is comprised. I once
suffered a nasty gash deep into the muscle of my palm while breaking up juniper
branches for firewood and had to do everything one-handed for the next four
days. A lightweight pair of garden-type or leather gloves is a must-have item
in my kit now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Spark-rod firestarter: 500 fires in one rod, works when
wet, works when you are down to gross motor skills from hypothermia, works
one-handed, just plain WORKS- Enough said!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Small tin
of Bag-Balm salve. Long-term you feel the effects of the wind and constant
campfire heat on your dried out hands and cracked lips, especially in the arid
Southwest. Sure I don’t need this to survive, but it sure helps with my PMA and
helps the hands recuperate from constant punishment and cracks. Heck, my
ranching friends use it every day so don’t worry about losing your rugged,
calloused hands- it’s for <u>maintenance </u>of such hands. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. A small cooking pot is a good friend. Sure you can
coal-burn bowls, use gourd containers and cook on a spit but these methods take
time to become proficient at and require maintenance. I have used 64 ounce
coffee cans for all of my meals on several 21-day survival trips and a stew is
a good way to go for conserving nutrients and providing a constant broth to add
to the next night’s dinner. 32 ounce Pineapple and juice containers are a
good size for one person and will allow you to nest a water bottle inside. A
handle of (22 gauge) snare wire or a metal coat-hanger affixed to the can will
give you a handle and allow the pot to be suspended over the fire. Short of
that I have my metal canteen cup that is always in my kit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Needle and Kevlar thread. I’ve temporarily mended torn
clothes and boots before with duct tape which is good for a day but, long-term,
it helps to have a small sewing needle and a few yards of Kevlar thread. The
last thing you want is grit seeping in through a split in your leather boots or
gloves comprising your skin over time. The Inuit in the Arctic thought a simple
sewing kit important enough that every man, woman and child carried a bone
needle and shredded caribou tendon-thread for repairing damaged footwear and
parkas- necessary in an environment where flesh can freeze in seconds when it’s
bitter cold. I carry two heavy-duty sewing needles in my waterproof match case
for ease of extracting when needed. The inner strands of 550 cord can
work but the Kevlar is fine material, mighty tough and affordable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. Tabasco, brown sugar, and bouillon cubes are must-have
ingredients to spiff up meals of a repetitive nature (such as rabbit or
squirrel for the 9<sup>th</sup> night in a row). Out of these three, I’ll grab
the Tabasco first if I had to choose. We ran out of this once towards the end
of a month-long trip and all we talked about at dinner for the last three days
was that red elixir and the magic it imparted to our meals. Both Tabasco and
bouillon will also impart much-needed sodium to your diet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. If weight and continual movement are not an issue such
as when holing up in a permanent basecamp for a few weeks, the following tools
are most helpful: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-collapsible woodstove: sure is nice to have one in an earth
shelter, shack or canvas tent and is 100x more fuel efficient than having an
open campfire. You will sleep better, feel better, and burn fewer calories
gathering firewood. Again, this is for a fixed basecamp. I have a
mini-galvanized stove that is 20” long by 12” wide and 10” high and have used
this in small hogans as the primary heat source. It has been with me on
extended trips and even winter treks via a toboggan. I’ve slept out on many a
cold night for weeks on end with a lean-to/campfire combo and other primitive
shelters and they eat wood constantly- on the average of ½ cord of wood some
times and that’s not even below zero! A small woodstove is a critical piece of
gear for a long-term scenario in a permanent basecamp. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> Bug-Out Gear for Travelers</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">I travel a great deal in my work as a survival
instructor. For much of my that time, I can easily pack up my truck and have
enough gear to take care of my needs on the road for a week. At other times, I
fly throughout the US or abroad and all of my well-laid plans for a bug-out bag
modified drastically to comply with various federal and international
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">I think this is the case for many travelers who are
preparedness-minded. You have well-thought plans for handling a grid-down crisis
at home or evacuating your city during an urban disaster complete with bug-out
gear, a well-stocked vehicle, and contingency plans if the routes out of <i>Dodge</i> are congested. However, when you
fly with restriction on your gear, you are thrust into an unfamiliar world where
the location of medical resources, water, power supply capabilities, and major
highways are vague or unknown altogether. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Having a few critical items and plans in place prior to
boarding a plane or heading to another state can provide you with peace of mind
and enable you to handle a crisis away from home.</span></span></div>
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Bug-Out Bag</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">I
like having a small <i>US Palm</i> or <i>5.11</i> daypack with me on trips. These are
built for rough use and are in the 2500-3000 cubic inch range allowing them to
store snugly under my seat. In this daypack, I carry my laptop, shemagh, rain
jacket along with extra food and clothes. These items are kept apart from the
small bug-out bag that follows. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Within this daypack I have a small </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; text-decoration: none;">Eagle
Creek Guide Trek Shoulder Bag</span></span></i></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> that contains the critical bug-out gear. I have also
used Pelican and Otter boxes and BDU Wallets but find the shoulder bag to be
very compact and unobtrusive. There are also shoulder bags designed for tablets
that are ideal. Remember that in a true disaster, you may be donning your gear
for several days so purchase something that works for your body type and comfort
level. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">The
diminutive Eagle Creek bag is kept within reach at the top of my pack. When I am
out and about in the city or any time I am away from my hotel, it’s with me---
no exceptions. This is in addition to the previously mentioned Everyday Carry
Gear in my pockets. This gear will at least allow you to deal minor emergencies
in the event of a grid-down scenario where you are stuck on the couch for
several days in Terminal Two. </span></div>
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following is what I carry in my kit. A detailed description of each item and the
reasoning behind it follows the list. I am already assuming you will have your
cellphone, cash, passport, etc...on you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><i>Potable Aqua</i> Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification
Tablets</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Adventure Medical Kits
<i>Heatsheet Space Blanket</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Obviously a knife is left off this list as the
regulations vary tremendously from state to state as well as with international
travel. You will need to check with TSA or Amtrak on their specific regulations
and then for the given state or country you will be visiting. When I travel to
Latin America I often come back with several machetes in my checked luggage and
have never had a problem, even after an inspection. This is in addition to the
<i>Mora knife, Spyderco Endura</i> and <i>Leatherman</i> that accompany me in my
checked luggage. Any blades are secured in their sheath with a zip-tie or duct
tape to prevent an accidental opening during baggage handling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">When you disembark a plane or train, you already have a
bug-out kit that will take care of a portion of your survival priorities. You
need to make a quick stop at a big-box or grocery store to cover the rest of
your needs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Depending on the length of your trip, time of year and
geographic location, you may want to flesh this list out far more than what I
have here but this is a place to start for augmenting your existing gear.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Three 1-liter bottles is a good place to start. In
addition to staying hydrated, you have a simple means of purifying water using
the </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; text-decoration: none;">Sodis
Method</span></span></i></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">.
Visit their site and see for yourself how this low-tech method works using clear
plastic bottles and UV rays. It’s an excellent technique to file away between
your ears. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">A small tube, rather than a spray bottle. According to
the latest research, SPF 30 is all that’s needed.</span></span></div>
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I pick up two lighters and then leave them behind when I fly home.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Purchase some packets of tuna, jerky or freeze-dried
meals. I also add in bouillon cubes which are a great additive to hot water for
making a quick broth on cold days and it helps with replacing lost sodium. If
you are a fan of MREs then, by all means, bring some along. From past
experience, there is no way I am going to get that “food” down my gullet and my
menu reflects that. If you have rations in your kit, then try it out long before
you plan on using it. Some of the items on the market are comparable to chalk
and will be hard to gag down in a true crisis. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">You want to strive for roughly 2000 calories a day. Yes,
you can live on survival rations averaging 1000 calories a day, as the packages
indicate, but that’s a road to mental anarchy. Survival is hard enough so don’t
skimp on quality food when assembling a bug-out bag.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">My usual menu is to purchase one packet each of tuna,
jerky and a freeze-dried meal per day. Even when I am traveling throughout the
U.S in my truck I have three days’ worth of this chow in my rig.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">When I need to rent a vehicle during a trip, I purchase
the following items (*) prior to leaving the city near the airport. The
remaining items are brought with me from home and placed in my checked
luggage.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">2+ gallons of water depending on location and time of
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">18 ounce Coleman Stainless Steel Mug for heating water,
melting snow, and more.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">This article is an excerpt from Tony's eBook, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gear-Travelers-Practical-Survival-Book-ebook/dp/B00G8KDAC6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1415463937&sr=8-7&keywords=tony+nester">Bug-Out Gear for Travelers</a> </span></span></div>
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