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Venomous Snake Encounters: How to avoid and deal with snakebites

Venomous Snake Encounters: How to avoid and deal with snakebites

Catch a glimpse of that telltale slither out of the corner of your eye, and the primal animal brain at the base of your skull lights ups and makes you go girly for a beat. It’s OK; your man card is still valid. That piece of programming passed down from your ancestors helped keep them alive long enough to pass their genes along to you. Here’s what you need to know about venomous snakes in the wild, and how to avoid and deal with dangerous encounters. What you need to know about venomous snakes There are four different types (about...

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Dying of Thirst-Getting the Most out of Your Hydration Pack

Dying of Thirst-Getting the Most out of Your Hydration Pack

Article by: Brad Manley (Dagger Defense contributing author) 01 October, 2016 By now, we’ve all had the hydration mantra drilled in our heads, and it’s true. For best physical performance and safety in the wild, you need to keep your fluids topped off. A pack with a hydration bladder is probably the most convenient way to carry and access your water. My goto is the Camelback® M.U.L.E. Having used hydration packs for nearly 20 years, I’ve made a lot of mistakes and learned a few tricks. Here’s some acquired ‘wisdom’ for using, maintaining, and repairing your hydration bladder. IRAQI NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS DRINK WATER...

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