August 30, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: Karrie Peterson Brower asked below: “Has anyone attended a survival school and do you feel it was worth the money?” Some comments we received: Comment #1: I grew up in NW Montana, raised by Mountain Men. And Women who are tougher than the men…..BEST School, OLD School !!! Comment [...]
Posted in Facebook Discussion Question, For Beginners, Survival
August 30, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: Did you see this picture posted at Camping Survival Women? What do you think? Some comments we received: Comment #1: Okay, THAT is just way too scary!!! This kind of camping is NOT for me!! Comment #2: No thank you. I like the soft grass and flat ground. Comment [...]
Posted in Camping, Facebook Discussion Question, Outdoor Pics
August 30, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: What do YOU think are the most important food items to keep in emergency storage? Some comments we received: Comment #1:Rice and any food loaded with carbs need energy to survive a disaster! Try filling sandbags on an empty stomach! Comment #2: Rice and grains can be purchased in [...]
Posted in Facebook Discussion Question, Food and Water, SHTF, Survival, Urban Survival Tips
August 30, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: Fill in the blank: the BEST thing about end of summer camping is _________. Some comments we received: Comment #1: It’s finally cool enough to sleep outside, and I can bust out the flannel shirts again without getting heatstroke. Comment #2: No bugs. No crowds. Comment #3: The beginning [...]
Posted in Camping, Facebook Discussion Question
August 28, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: Clifton Casebolt asked below: “Can anyone suggest a good inline filter for a Hydration Bladder?” Some comments we received: Comment #1: I know CamelBak makes one that fits right on the tubing. Still, I think I’d rather filter the water BEFORE adding to my bladder as nasty things can [...]
Posted in Facebook Discussion Question, Food and Water, Urban Survival Tips, Wilderness Survival Tips
August 28, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: Tj Marks asked below: “Anyone ever considered starting a militia type group? Completely legal nothing anti govt but just a group that has a knowledge of survival, topography, scouting and things like that?” Some comments we received: Comment #1: Boyscouts of America!!!!!! Comment #2: 22 states have legitimate organized [...]
Posted in Facebook Discussion Question, Survival
August 28, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: What are your favorite uses for duct tape? Have any innovative ideas? Here’s 25 practical uses http://survival.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2012/06/25-practical-survival-uses-duct-tape Some comments we received: Comment #1: Yup-it fixes tent zippers very well! Comment #2: Unlimited. Should be a mythbusters show on the theory “A little green tape and some love can fix [...]
Posted in EDC (Everyday Carry), Facebook Discussion Question
August 23, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: Jeffrey Scott Wise posted below: “So its our first camping trip of the fall season this coming weekend. I want to try the Swedish fire torch, but looking for something else to give a try. We will be truck camping, but I love to learn and try new tricks [...]
Posted in Facebook Discussion Question, Fire Starting, How-To's
August 23, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: What’s the weirdest thing YOU have in your bug out bag? Some comments we received: Comment #1: Chewing gum…because you never know when you’ll need something sticky – ask MacGyver, he’ll tell you. Comment #2: Well being a single man with a son you might say its the stack [...]
Posted in Facebook Discussion Question, Survival Kits
August 23, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: John Jay Choczynski asked below: “I think Seinfeld could do a whole episode on paracord… “whats the deal with paracord ?” but seriously – I guess I’m missing the boat? How does paracord save my life in a SHTF situation? Anybody got a link to “uses for paracord?” Some [...]
Posted in Facebook Discussion Question, Paracord
August 23, 2012
We posted on our Facebook page: Jeffrey Bunch sent us a message asking “Does anyone know how much paracord coming off a roll it takes to wrap a steering wheel? I think this is a good place to store it in my truck.” Some comments we received: Comment #1: Thickness of the wheel times 3.14 [...]
Posted in Facebook Discussion Question, Paracord
August 21, 2012
Welcome to this week’s CampingSurvival.com giveaway! If you’re a new fan to our Facebook page, or just started following us on Twitter or Pinterest, we try to do these week-long giveaways a few times a month. So if you’re a newcomer, or a long-term fan, here is your chance to win another great prize! This [...]
Posted in Giveaway