{"id":17392,"date":"2016-02-04T12:02:35","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T17:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=17392"},"modified":"2016-02-04T12:02:56","modified_gmt":"2016-02-04T17:02:56","slug":"the-self-reliance-weekly-report-feb-3-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=17392","title":{"rendered":"The Self-Reliance Weekly Report \u2013 Feb. 3, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/the-self-reliance-weekly-report-feb-3-2016-02032016\">The Self-Reliance Weekly Report \u2013 Feb. 3, 2016<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fwI\" title=\"Feb 3 Self Reliance Strategies\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Feb-3-Self-Reliance-Strategies.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What to wear outside, winter edition.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0When the snow is flying and the weather is cold, it\u2019s vital to protect yourself from the potential of hypothermia. Layering is an essential part of keeping warm, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/commonsensehome.com\/best-cold-weather-clothing\/\" target=\"_blank\">there are 4 specific layers you should have on<\/a>. Not only should you dress in layers, but you should always have extra layers in your vehicle in the event of an emergency. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/winter-is-coming-getting-your-vehicle-prepped-for-emergencies-09212014\" target=\"_blank\">Here\u2019s a peek at my winter vehicle emergency kit<\/a>.) Who can forget<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theorganicprepper.ca\/real-life-survival-could-you-stay-alive-in-the-frigid-wilderness-with-only-the-supplies-in-your-vehicle-12122013\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0the family of 6 in Nevada who survived for days in the frigid wilderness with only what they had in their vehicle<\/a>? Accidents can happen to any of us, and inclement winter weather only makes them more likely.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1o6aiir\" target=\"_blank\">This guide from the US Marine Corp<\/a>\u00a0is a thorough overview of winter survival skills. The following articles will also help. You must make sure you\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/winter-survival-3-ways-to-survive-outdoors_25112015\/\" target=\"_blank\">know the priorities of winter survival<\/a>\u00a0and you\u2019ll also want to check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/backwoodsresistance.com\/winter-survival-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\">this list of winter survival skills from a former Alaskan trapper<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Do you know what to do if you are lost in the wilderness?<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Speaking of outdoor survival skills, what would you do if you were lost in the wilderness? \u00a0Do your kids know what to do if they get lost out in the forest? \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourlifeouthere.com\/stop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out these tips from a search-and-rescue class.<\/a>\u00a0Because it can be difficult to know everything, I also keep\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1P6o6Cp\" target=\"_blank\">a little guide<\/a>\u00a0in all of the family backpacks, in my glove box, and in my everyday carry kit in my purse.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Use Alaska as a cautionary tale of what happens when the transportation system fails.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0Obviously, Alaska isn\u2019t producing a lot of food this time of year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;click on the above link to read the rest of the article&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Self-Reliance Weekly Report \u2013 Feb. 3, 2016 Prepping What to wear outside, winter edition.\u00a0\u00a0When the snow is flying and the weather is cold, it\u2019s vital to protect yourself from the potential of hypothermia. Layering is an essential part of keeping warm, and\u00a0there are 4 specific layers you should have on. 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