With the specification of latitudes and longitudes, it has become very easy to exactly pinpoint a location anywhere on the surface of this Earth. The grid system that makes up latitudes and longitudes divides the Earth into neat little sections … Continued
In this article we will delve into the subject of knots. Not the one that uses ropes but the ones sailors use. Though the ones using ropes started off by being used by sailors and most knots have their origins … Continued
Knowledge is a wonderful thing to possess. It is something that cannot be taken away from us. It stays with us, hopefully the volume of knowledge we possess grows with each passing day and it goes with us when we … Continued
Today almost everyone who is old enough to crawl has a smart phone with him or her. Watches are passé and lesser and lesser people are sporting one. The ones who are do that for fashion purposes and not so … Continued
A sundial is a fascinating piece of equipment. It not only tells us directions but also the time. With more advanced architecture, they can tell us our latitude, sunrise, sunset, even time in another city. If only we know how … Continued
All of us pack before we go somewhere, don’t we? Whether it is a visit to our hometown, a business trip to another city or a weekend in the wilderness. It is but natural to carry along the stuff that … Continued
Most of humanity comprises people who are incorrigible optimists.And that is a wonderful quality. We believe ardently in the concept of a better tomorrow, a better life, a bigger car, a house in the country with picket fences and a … Continued
When one browses the internet for survival training and preparation, or indeed browses the innumerable books on the subject, a majority of them talk about the impending doomsday. The day, not too far in the future, when a meteor or … Continued
The Survival Kit is arguably the most important of the three essential packs. This contains all the implements to live off the land, if required. The contents that you put inside this Kit can save your life by providing you … Continued
When you are out at sea, floating around aimlessly after your boat has sunk, it can be an extremely frustrating and frightening situation. You and your life raft are less than a speck on the surface of the greatest watery … Continued
