Preparedness Notes for Monday — February 3, 2025

On February 3rd, 1947, a North American record low temperature was set at -81°F (-63°C), at Snag in the Yukon Territory. Snag is a village located on a small, dry-weather sideroad off the Alaska Highway, 16 miles east of Beaver Creek, Canada.

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As predicted, the 2025 tariff war has begun.  If you are planning to buy anything imported from Mexico, Canada, or China, then jump on it now, before prices rise.

Today’s feature article is a review written by SurvivalBlog Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson.