Although a gas mask is a great thing to include in your preparedness supplies, it's usually not a top priority for most preppers. There are only a few specific scenarios where you would need one, each of which isn't very likely. Still, I think we should be prepared for as many scenarios as possible. But if for some … [Read more...]
Quick Trick for Keeping Your Feet Warm in Freezing Weather
Are you sick of your feet freezing every time you go outside in the winter? Sometimes even multiple socks won't stop your toes from going numb, especially if there's snow on the ground. There's a really easy way to keep your feet warmer that only costs a few dollars (if that). I learned this trick a few years ago, … [Read more...]
How to Make a Soup Can Stove in Just 5 Minutes
Here's a quick and easy DIY stove tutorial by NightHawkInLight. All you need is a soup can and an old fashioned can punch opener like this one. The great thing about this video is he actually tests out the stove by cooking a full meal on it. For those of you who prefer written instructions, here's what to do (use … [Read more...]
DIY Emergency Heater for $5
It's getting cold out, which means it's time to make sure you're prepared for a winter power outage. If you don't want to spend money on expensive propane space heaters and the like, you could try making your own space heaters, like VP Prepping & Survival does in this video. All you need to make this emergency … [Read more...]
13 DIY Projects Using Cinder Blocks
Concrete and cement are the building blocks of humanity. When you take concrete and make it into a literal block, though, what you're left with is a cinder block – an item with almost unlimited DIY potential. To help spark your imagination about how to best make use of cinder blocks, we’ve put together a list of 13 … [Read more...]
How to Make a Waterproof Fire Starter
It’s well known in the survival world that Vaseline and cotton balls together are one of the best ways to catch a spark and convert it into a flame. So if you have any cotton balls or nearly empty bottles of Vaseline lying around, don't throw them away! This video will show you how to make a waterproof fire starter … [Read more...]
How to Make Gunpowder Step by Step (With Pics)
In the Chinese culture, there are four great inventions that are celebrated. You may have recognized them at the Beijing Olympics as they made an appearance at the games. They are: papermaking, printing, the compass, and gunpowder. Although there is a widespread belief that the Chinese only used gunpowder for … [Read more...]
DIY Alcohol Stove With a Dollar Store Water Bottle
Today I want to share a really cool tutorial I found by Survivalist Prepper. For a lot of people, money is tight, so buying little camp stoves for your bug out bag or whatnot can be a challenge. This is why it's worth learning how to make your own things. This DIY alcohol stove requires a few cheap supplies you might … [Read more...]
13 DIY Stove Tutorials for Urban Preppers
There’s no way to downplay the importance of being able to cook in a survival scenario. With a simple heat source you can stay warm, sterilize water, cook out impurities in meat, and even begin to manipulate soft metals. Cooking over an open campfire is simple enough if you’re in the middle of a forest, but in an urban … [Read more...]
Build a Hand Crank Generator Out of a Dish Washer Motor
If the grid goes down, generating power is going to be a top priority. The question is, how can everyday joe living in an urban area generate power without drawing unwanted attention? Gas generators are too loud, and solar panels only work on sunny days. Well, electronicsNmore came up with another option. In this … [Read more...]
How to Make a Wood Gas Stove
One of the most popular types of stoves for bug out bags is the Solo Stove. Only problem is, they cost anywhere from $60 to $100. But there's good news: you can make something very similar with two ordinary tin cans, and this tutorial by IntenseAngler shows you how. I typed out the steps for easy reference, but you … [Read more...]
Build a Stealth Fire Pit That Won’t Draw Unwanted Attention
I've gotten several messages from people expressing concern that if they try to cook over an open fire during a widespread disaster, they'll attract hungry and dangerous people. One thing you can do to keep down the smell is avoid cooking with spices (add them after you're done cooking), but obviously people will still … [Read more...]
