Archery has been around for millennia. It stems from the Upper Paleolithic when it was the most popular hunting method back in the days. Primitive bows have evolved into powerful and accurate weapons you can use to hunt anything from small to big game and even for self-defense. And unless you are a hardcore archer, …
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Survival and bushcraft intertwine in so many aspects. So is the case when it comes to equipment and tools in each of these survival categories. However, they also differ in many ways and points. Thus, we’ve decided to illustrate the difference between a very particular tool and weapon through this bushcraft vs survival knife guide! …
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A survival knife can be your life-saving tool when a challenging situation arises. That’s why you definitely should have one in your bug-out bag or prepper kit. Yet, what can you do with a survival knife? You can use a survival knife to: Defend yourself Hunt small game Open cans Cut rope and wood Skin …
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Have you ever used a slingshot for small hunting, offense, self-defense or simply recreation? Then you already know that a slingshot can have an impressive range but it still can’t really reach 75 or more yards. If you ever hear someone claiming their slingshot reached 100 yards, be certain that they are lying. So today, …
Most of us are familiar with handmade slingshots from our long-gone childhood days. Those were useful in annoying people who we wanted to annoy but hunting with a slingshot is an entirely different animal (pun intended). Considering that deer and humans are roughly the same size and strength, you might be wondering: can a slingshot …
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Hm… merely kids’ toys or deadly tools? Slingshots have definitely gone a long way from traditional to more modern design. From the „Y“-shaped tree branch and elastic rubber to the „Y“-shaped steel body and high-velocity, high-tension elastic materials. But regardless of design, is slingshot a weapon? Yes, a slingshot is a viable weapon and there’s …
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Real-life bear encounters might be rare but you don’t want to come face to face with one barehanded. Especially if you like hiking in the wilderness or if you live in a remote area. This is why you should definitely carry an anti-bear spray, just in case. But how does bear spray work? Bear spray …
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If you need a universal weapon (for self-defense, hunting, bugging out), a bow might be your best bet. Yet, which bow style seems to be most suitable for an SHTF situation? Which one should you pick i.e. crossbow vs compound bow for survival? Both can be equally good in survival situations. A compound bow could …
