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King Kong Ain’t Got #$@% On My Horsetail Sleeping Pad: Don’t let Mother Nature suck the life out of you

April 9, 2012 By 1 Comment

 

Thank you Denzel for that perfect introduction.  If you are in a Survival Situation and someone steals your Therma-Rest –   not all hope is lost!

I’d like to start this post with the definition of CONDUCTION:

con·duc·tion : [kuhn-duhk-shuhn] : noun - the transfer of heat between substances that are in direct contact with each other

 

For the purpose of this post, those 2 substances are YOUR BODY and THE GROUND.  If the ground it colder than your body and you lay on it, it will SUCK THE LIFE right out of you like a blood-thirsty vampire.  This is certainly a recipe for hypothermia.  In cold weather survival scenarios (and any scenario for that matter), there should always be a layer of protection & insulation between your body and the cold earth.  You probably won’t have a modern closed cell foam sleeping pad in a sudden survival scenario.

Don’t Worry – Mother Nature has your back covered – literally!

 

When it comes to insulating your back-side, Mother Nature has you covered.  You can use a variety of natural materials as a sleeping ground pad.  Below is a short list:

  • Grasses
  • Leaves
  • Tree Branch Boughs – evergreen branches work great – when you stack them on top of each other alternate how you lay them

Just seeing that picture makes me want to take a nap.

I wrote this post, though, about a very specific plant that makes an incredible sleeping insulation pad.  It takes a little more effort than an leaf bed or bough bed but would be worth the time in an extended survival scenario and is the closest match I can think of to modern closed-cell foam technology.  This plant is the Horsetail.

Horsetail is a very interesting plant.  It is comprised of sections and resembles mini bamboo except it isn’t hard like bamboo.  It looks like an ancient plant you would see in a Jurasic Park movie.  I’ve only ever seen it growing at the edge of or near water.  You can’t miss it – there is no other plant like it.

Horsetail grows from 2-4 feet tall and is hollow.  I’ve used it as a blow-tube before for making coal burned containers.  You can compress it with your fingers and it pops back into shape.  It’s springy and spongy and when you gather several of them together, you can easily make a nice foam-like pad.  Below, see how I’ve used Horsetail to make a long term survival sleeping pad.

First, I gathered a huge batch of horsetail plants – cutting them off at the base.

Then, I made fist-full sized bundles.

And tied them together at both ends using natural cordage from the Rafia Palm.  You can also use dried grasses or cattail leaves.

Here are several bundles tied together.

And more…

Now if I needed to travel with this sleeping pad I could have gone the extra mile and lashed these sections together.  For my purposes, though, this wasn’t necessary.  I used these to make a full body sleeping pad on a raised bed in a primitive shelter I built here at Willow Haven.

I kid you not that this Horsetail sleeping pad is more comfortable than ANY closed-cell foam pad I have ever used.

 

CONCLUSION

This big lesson in this post is not about HORSETAIL.  It’s really about the concept of a GROUND PAD.  Regardless of what it is you decide to use in a cold weather survival scenario, make sure that you put something with some insulation value between your body and the cold Earth.  She will suck the life right out of you.

Remember, it’s not IF but WHEN,

Creek

About Willow Haven Outdoor & Creek Stewart
Creek Stewart is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Willow Haven Outdoor - a leading Survival and Preparedness Training Facility located on 21-acres in Central Indiana.  For more information on Survival Courses and Clinics offered at WHO, click HERE.  Creek is also author of the new book Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit.  His book is currently available for preorder on AMAZON.COM for only $11.20 - LIMITED TIME ONLY.  If you enjoy Creek's Blog Posts, you will also enjoy his new book.  You can contact Creek directly at creek@willowhavenoutdoor.com.
 
 

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12 Reasons Why Everyone Needs a Bug Out Bag: Series Post 3 of 12: Shelter and Bedding

February 2, 2012 By 7 Comments

Series Introduction

This post series is for anyone who has an interest or curiosity in building their own Bug Out Bag.  In the next 3-4 months leading up to the release of my book Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit, my publisher has authorized me to write a series of 12 posts outlining the 12 Supply Categories needed to build the perfect Bug Out Bag and WHY they are important and necessary.  Each post in this 12 Step Series will highlight a separate Bug Out Bag Supply Category.

In my book I elaborate on each of these supply categories in great detail with 100s of detailed photos, instructions, practice exercises, recommended gear and specific supply check-lists.  The purpose of this 12 Step Series is to identify, define and explain why each of the 12 Supply Categories I outline in my book are critical elements of a well-thought out Bug Out Bag.  I will not get into recommended gear, survival instruction or specific check-lists – I have to save something for the book!  This blog series isn’t as much about pitching my book as it is about selling the idea of building a bug out bag.  I truly believe that every person should have their own 72 hour disaster survival kit – especially in the uncertain times we live in today.  You can almost look at this post series as 12 Reasons Why People Need a Bug Out Bag.  It is my hope that this series motivates people to begin building their own kit that may very well serves as their survival life-line one day.

Supply Category # 3: Shelter and Bedding

 

As fun and cool as it looks, building a natural shelter should be your LAST option in the midst of a Bug Out Evacuation.  Natural improvised shelters are labor intensive, time consuming and calorie draining – all of which you want to avoid when getting to a safe destination is your # 1 Priority.

Shelter solutions MUST be included in your BOB and they MUST be tested to work for you and your Bug Out Crew.

Exposure to the elements is the #1 Outdoor Killer – period.  A sudden and violent natural disaster (natural or man made) can force you and your family from your home with little to no warning.  When the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami struck Japan in March of 2011 it forced TENS OF THOUSANDS of people from their homes with as little as 30 minutes warning.  There wasn’t an ‘evacuation safe-haven’ for these people to stay in and no one was waiting at the city edge to cradle them with warm blankets and hot chocolate.  Many of them fled to  the mountains with what they could carry on their backs.  Did you know it was also freezing outside?  Can you say BUG OUT BAG?

In extreme conditions, SHELTER can be (and often is) your #1 priority.  Humans can die in as little as 3 hours (or less) in extreme cold or hot conditions.  There have been countless instances of hypothermia in temperatures as high as 50 degrees.  Combine water, wind and cold temps and you have a recipe for death.  Besides your clothing, the shelter and bedding you HAVE WITH YOU is your best defense against fighting the battle against exposure.  While not very glamorous, this chapter in my book is extremely important.  Shelter and Bedding is a critical supply category that should be carefully considered in EVERY Bug Out Bag.

It’s so important, in fact, that I encourage redundancy when it comes to Bug Out Sheltering solutions.  Even if you pack a lightweight tent in your BOB, the knowledge and supplies to construct a quick tarp or poncho shelter as a wind or rain break can save your life.  I discuss many of these shelter options throughout this chapter.  Your main shelter system might get damaged, lost or stolen.  Back-up solutions to critical supply categories are important because NOTHING is guaranteed.  The survival gain from a light-weight backpacking tarp is well worth any space and weight sacrifices you might make to include one in your BOB.

A roof over your head is only 1 aspect of shelter.  In a disaster Bug Out you must be prepared for worst case scenarios.  No shelter system is complete without bedding that can keep you warm in the worst of climates.  Besides FIRE (which I will discuss in a later post) BEDDING is a key component to keeping your core temp in check during frigid night-time sleeping conditions.

Bedding consists of not only what is ON TOP of you but also what is UNDERNEATH YOU.  Conductive heat loss into the cold earth below can render even the best sleeping bag and shelter system virtually useless.  Understanding HOW the body loses heat in a wilderness environment is critical to selecting Bug Out Bag Shelter and Sleeping Gear.  Even the simplest short-comings came prove deadly in extreme environments.

As with any critical Bug Out Supply category, what works for you may not be the best solution for the next guy and vice versa.  Selecting gear is only the first step and it is very personal – there are no RIGHT or WRONG answers.  However, all human survival needs are the same and SHELTER is at the top of the list.  Your shelter and bedding systems MUST be tested to work and must meet your expectations.  If they do not, then it’s back at ground zero.  Mother Nature & Mankind can be brutal and merciless adversaries.  It’s important that now, during moments of peace and normality, that you invest the necessary time into selecting gear that will withstand the conditions that only a Bug Out situation can present.

Build YOUR perfect Bug Out Bag with the help of my no nonsense book: Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag – available on AMAZON and everywhere books are sold.

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About Willow Haven Outdoor & Creek Stewart
Creek Stewart is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Willow Haven Outdoor - a leading Survival and Preparedness Training Facility located on 21-acres in Central Indiana.  For more information on Survival Courses and Clinics offered at WHO, click HERE.  Creek is also author of the new book Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit.  His book is currently available for preorder on AMAZON.COM for only $11.20 - LIMITED TIME ONLY.  If you enjoy Creek's Blog Posts, you will also enjoy his new book.  You can contact Creek directly at creek@willowhavenoutdoor.com.
 
 

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Hammock Shelter Basics

June 22, 2011 By 8 Comments

This is a guest post by JJ Johnson (JJSERE1). JJ is a former USAF Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructor and currently runs his own survival blog which can be seen here: http://www.realitysurvival.com.  He also has a YouTube Channel with several survival/self-reliance related videos which can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/user/jjsere1

Hammock Shelter Basics

by JJ Johnson

Improvised Hammock by JJ Johnson

Improvised Hammock by JJ Johnson

Are you tired of waking up stiff and sore when you go camping?  Are you tired of carrying bulky and expensive tents out on your adventures into the wilderness?  If so have you ever considered trying a hammock shelter?  Hammock shelters can be an excellent option for backpacking or camping in an area with plenty of trees.  There are several types of commercially produced hammocks; from the basic net hammock to fully enclosed tent hammocks. 

Prices range anywhere from about $15.00 to $250.00 or more, depending on how fancy you want to get.
  The basic net hammocks are cheap and can also be a good addition to a Bug Out Bag because they are strong, durable, lightweight and have multiple uses.  Not only can it be used as part of a shelter to lay in, but it can also be used as an improvised fish net, backpack, gear drag, an emergency litter or a suspended food cache.  Hammock shelters are quick and easy to set up and offer pretty decent protection from the elements if used and constructed correctly.  Historically hammocks have been favored as part of a shelter in tropical and jungle areas, where it is crucial to get up off of the ground in order to stay dry.  But they can be used effectively in any environment even in sub-arctic areas to keep you up off of the snow.  Traditionally a hammock will be used in conjunction with a poncho (or other waterproof material – polypropylene tarp, plastic sheeting, etc) tied above the user to keep moisture away.  But they could also be incorporated with a large all natural shelter like a “Double Lean To”.      

Some of the benefits to using a hammock as a part of a shelter system are that it gets you off the ground.  Sleeping directly on the ground can be potentially dangerous for a person depending on the situation they are in, specifically cold and wet environments.  Creepy crawlers and snakes will also be less likely to be a visitor in a hammock, though they could still get to you.  Obviously being suspended will help to keep you dry if the ground is wet.  It could also allow some of your clothing to dry as you sleep if you were not using a sleeping bag or blanket.  Obviously sleeping in wet clothing is not advised but if it is all you have, the wind and your body heat will start to dry it out as the night goes along.  Sleeping on the ground can also contribute to hypothermia if you don’t have some sort of insulation between you and the dirt.  Many people also prefer hammocks because they are generally more comfortable that sleeping on the hard ground.  However, people who suffer with lower back pain may find that a hammock will contribute to that back pain, simply because of the position that they naturally put you in.  On the flip side those who struggle with upper back and shoulder pain may find some relief by using a hammock.

The downs sides to using a hammock are that you need some fairly good sized trees to be able to use them safely.  A tree that is 4 or 5 inches in diameter at your eye level would be preferable.  Some smaller hard wood trees may be capable of supporting the weight of you and a hammock at 3 inches in diameter, but test it well, before using a tree that small.  Also people who suffer from motion sickness or claustrophobia may not enjoy sleeping in a hammock due to the almost constant (even though slight) motion and the way the hammock tends to wrap around you as you sleep.  If you are a wild sleeper who tosses and turns you may not do well in a hammock either.  One good toss could land you on your face in the dirt.  Not a great way to be awakened! 

When using a hammock you are still vulnerable to flying insects like mosquitoes as well, unless you incorporate a mosquito net.
  Hammock shelters also don’t typically offer you a lot of space to store gear and you don’t get a lot of privacy.  Lastly, they are for the most part a one person shelter.  However you could hang two side by side or buy a two person commercially produced hammock as well. 

To set up a basic net type hammock shelter the first thing you will want to do is find two solid trees that are about ten or twelve feet apart.  Make sure that there are no dead trees (widow makers) in the area.  Then clear out low lying branches if needed.  Next tie out one end to a solid tree at about eye height or maybe just below.  Then tie out the other end at an equal height and pull it fairly taught.  Then tie out a poncho or other water resistant material about 12” to 18” above the hammock.  Ensure you have enough room to stand up underneath it.  You also want to make sure the hammock is close enough to the poncho so that when you are in the hammock you are not hanging down below the line of the poncho where you can get wet if it rains.  Make adjustments as needed.  If you know your hammock won’t stretch, for example if you were using an improvised material like a military style mosquito net, a tarp, a military poncho, etc then you wouldn’t need to tie the hammock off quite so high.  Check out the following video for a quick tutorial on setting up an improvised hammock using a military style mosquito net and a poncho (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKY6pY_SKDk).  You can also visit http://www.realitysurvival.blogspot.com/ for additional survival related information.        

The basic net hammocks are a great value and really give you a new feel to sleeping under the stars, give it a shot and let us know what you thought!

This is a guest post by JJ Johnson (JJSERE1). JJ is a former USAF Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructor and currently runs his own survival blog which can be seen here: http://www.realitysurvival.com.  He also has a YouTube Channel with several survival/self-reliance related videos which can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/user/jjsere1 

About Willow Haven Outdoor & Creek Stewart
Creek Stewart is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Willow Haven Outdoor - a leading Survival and Preparedness Training Facility located on 21-acres in Central Indiana.  For more information on Survival Courses and Clinics offered at WHO, click HERE.  Creek is also author of the new book Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit.  His book is currently available for preorder on AMAZON.COM for only $11.20 - LIMITED TIME ONLY.  If you enjoy Creek's Blog Posts, you will also enjoy his new book.  You can contact Creek directly at creek@willowhavenoutdoor.com.
 
 

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9 Military Poncho Survival Shelter Confirguations: How To Set Up A Military Poncho Shelter

April 10, 2011 By 25 Comments

An essential item for ANY outdoor outing and certainly in every Survival Kit and Bug Out Bag is a good quality Poncho. There is nothing more miserable (and dangerous) than getting soaked by rain. There are 100′s of different ponchos to choose from. I prefer a Military Style Poncho with grommeted corners and snap closure sides. These are typically constructed of a nice quality rip-stop nylon material that not only makes them water proof but very durable.

I like for items in my pack to be multi-use items – meaning they can be used for more than 1 purpose. My Poncho is no exception.  Besides protecting me from rain, I can also use my Poncho as a Ground Tarp to act as a moisture barrier.  I can also use it as a tarp to protect my gear or to keep a wood pile dry.  It can also be used as a make-shift shelter, which is the subject of this post.  I’ve slept in a make-shift poncho shelter many times and if set up properly it will keep you as dry and comfortable as any tent on the market.

Below I have detailed 9 Different Military Poncho Set-Ups that can be used for multiple scenarios.  I’ve listed when each one works best and when it doesn’t.  I’ve listed the supplies needed for each one and also the knots I use to set them up.  Hopefully you find this useful.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Military Poncho Shelter # 1:  Basic Lean-To (HORIZONTAL)

  • Supplies Needed: Paracord, 3 Stakes
  • Uses: Sleeping, Rain-Shed, Sun-Shed
  • Ideal Environment: No to Moderate Wind, No to Moderate Rain
  • Fire Friendly: YES
  • Knots Used: Double Half Hitch, Siberian Hitch, Quick Release Taught Line Hitch

Military Poncho Shelter # 2:  Basic Lean-To (VERTICAL)

  • Supplies Needed: Paracord, 2 Stakes
  • Uses: Sleeping, Rain-Shed, Sun-Shed
  • Ideal Environment:  Low Wind, No Rain
  • Fire Friendly: YES
  • Knots Used: Double Half Hitch, Siberian Hitch, Quick Release Taught Line Hitch

Military Poncho Shelter # 3: Ridge Line Lean-To

  • Supplies Needed: Paracord, 5 Stakes
  • Uses: Sleeping, Rain-Shed, Sun-Shed
  • Ideal Environment: No to Heavy Wind, No to Heavy Rain
  • Fire Friendly: YES
  • Knots Used: Double Half Hitch, Siberian Hitch, Quick Release Taught Line Hitch

Military Poncho Shelter # 4:  Flat Roof Lean-To

  • Supplies Needed: Paracord, 3 Stakes, Center Pole (optional)
  • Uses: Sleeping, Sun-Shed
  • Ideal Environment: No to Moderate Wind, No Rain
  • Fire Friendly: YES
  • Knots Used: Double Half Hitch, Siberian Hitch, Quick Release Taught Line Hitch

Military Poncho Shelter # 5:  Ghost Man

  • Supplies Needed: Paracord, 4 Stakes, Center Pole
  • Uses: Rain-Shed, Sun-Shed, Hunting Blind
  • Ideal Environment: No to Moderate Wind, No to Moderate Rain
  • Fire Friendly: YES (small)
  • Knots Used: Double Half Hitch, Siberian Hitch, Quick Release Taught Line Hitch

Military Poncho Shelter # 6:  Hood Hoist

  • Supplies Needed: Paracord, 4 Stakes,  2 Poles (Optional)
  • Uses: Rain-Shed, Sun-Shed, Hunting Blind, Sleeping (When set-up low and long)
  • Ideal Environment: No to Moderate Wind, No to Moderate Rain, High Wind & High Rain (Low & Long)
  • Fire Friendly: YES (small – when set-up high), NO when set up low
  • Knots Used: Double Half Hitch, Siberian Hitch, Quick Release Taught Line Hitch

Military Poncho Shelter # 7:  Poncho Tent

  • Supplies Needed: Paracord, 4 Stakes
  • Uses: Rain-Shed, Sun-Shed, Sleeping
  • Ideal Environment: No to High Wind, No to High Rain, Works well in COLD temps
  • Fire Friendly: YES (small out front)
  • Knots Used: Double Half Hitch, Siberian Hitch, Quick Release Taught Line Hitch

Military Poncho Shelter # 8 & 9: Connecting 2 Ponchos By Snapping Them Together – using 1 as a ground tarp

  • Supplies Needed: Paracord, Stakes
  • Uses: Rain-Shed, Sun-Shed,Sleeping
  • Ideal Environment: No to High Wind, No to High Rain
  • Fire Friendly: YES
  • Knots Used: Double Half Hitch, Siberian Hitch, Quick Release Taught Line Hitch

Below is a Basic Lean-To Set-Up that I use quite often in fair weather.  I use a tarp to keep ground moisture at bay and a wool blanket for warmth.  The Poncho Shelter acts as an excellent heat shield to deflect heat right on the sleeping area from a fire out front .

 

POST UPDATE:  Below is a 10th Poncho Shelter Option I call the DIAGONAL.  It involved tying off one corner to a tree and staking the opposite corner to the ground.  The 2 remaining corners can either be staked or guy-lined out for added room.  This is a great shelter set as well.

If you are using any of these shelters and are expecting rain you will want to tie a knot with paracord around the hood to prevent water from leaking inside.

As always I would love to get your thoughts on these. Let me know if there are any questions. Or if you have any additional ideas – post them in a comment below!

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About Willow Haven Outdoor & Creek Stewart
Creek Stewart is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Willow Haven Outdoor - a leading Survival and Preparedness Training Facility located on 21-acres in Central Indiana.  For more information on Survival Courses and Clinics offered at WHO, click HERE.  Creek is also author of the new book Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit.  His book is currently available for preorder on AMAZON.COM for only $11.20 - LIMITED TIME ONLY.  If you enjoy Creek's Blog Posts, you will also enjoy his new book.  You can contact Creek directly at creek@willowhavenoutdoor.com.
 
 

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Pine Tree Winter Survival Snow Shelter Video Post

December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

On a recent winter adventure in the Rocky Mountains I was able to film a video about a quick “Mother Nature” winter shelter idea to reduce exposure from the harsh winter elements. In deep snow, pine trees create a natural shelter at their base…and with a little work it can be a huge help in getting out of high winds while ‘regrouping’.

Pine Tree Winter Exposure Snow Shelter

Pine Tree Winter Exposure Snow Shelter

Below is the video post for more details or you can also visit the video gallery of the web-site. Hope you enjoy! Creek

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Creek Stewart is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Willow Haven Outdoor - a leading Survival and Preparedness Training Facility located on 21-acres in Central Indiana.  For more information on Survival Courses and Clinics offered at WHO, click HERE.  Creek is also author of the new book Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit.  His book is currently available for preorder on AMAZON.COM for only $11.20 - LIMITED TIME ONLY.  If you enjoy Creek's Blog Posts, you will also enjoy his new book.  You can contact Creek directly at creek@willowhavenoutdoor.com.
 
 

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Wilderness Survival Debris Hut

November 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Survival Debris Hut

Survival Debris Hut

I’m not sure exactly who came up with the name”Debris Hut” but it is a term used quite often within the wilderness survival community.  In essence, a Debris Hut is a shelter style that consists of a basic stick built framework that is then layered with branches, vines, and smaller sticks. 

Step # 1 is to build a basic framework using solid sturdy hardwood sticks, saplings or limbs.  In the photo below I’ve built a very simple “SPINE” style framework using a 2 forked sticks to make a A frame opening which will be the door and a long sturdy limb for the peak of the roof.  No lashing of any kind is required in this style framework.

Survival Shelter Debris Hut Stick Framework

Survival Shelter Debris Hut Stick Framework

Once you’ve got a basic framework and have added some “RIBS” to the each side of the shelter, your next step is to weave a tight latticework of branches and vine that can hold all of the leaves, grass and debris that you will be piling on top.  You can see a top view of the lattice work I’ve made in the photo below.

Wilderness Survival Debris Hut - Mid-Stage

Wilderness Survival Debris Hut - Mid-Stage

Ultimately, once a pretty solid lattice work is built, the final phase is to pile as much debris on top to help insulate and water proof the shelter.  “Debris” in the wilderness can be a variety of things: grass, hay, cattails, leaves, bark, etc…  In the shelter that I built for this demonstration (photo below) you can see that I used a lot of cattails.  Under this outer layer of cattails is probably 1-2 feet thick of leaves and grass.  The thicker the outside layer of leaves and grass the better your shelter will insulate you from the outside weather.  On the flip-side… the colder the weather is, the more debris you will need.  Even with 2 foot think debris on this shelter I was still pretty chilly in the upper 30 degree weather that night.  I did, however, only have a  wool sweater to wear.

Survival Shelter Debris Hut Using Cattails

Survival Shelter Debris Hut Using Cattails

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About Willow Haven Outdoor & Creek Stewart
Creek Stewart is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Willow Haven Outdoor - a leading Survival and Preparedness Training Facility located on 21-acres in Central Indiana.  For more information on Survival Courses and Clinics offered at WHO, click HERE.  Creek is also author of the new book Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit.  His book is currently available for preorder on AMAZON.COM for only $11.20 - LIMITED TIME ONLY.  If you enjoy Creek's Blog Posts, you will also enjoy his new book.  You can contact Creek directly at creek@willowhavenoutdoor.com.
 
 

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