Whether it’s an SHTF situation, a hiking trip, or just a run-of-the-mill power outage, there may be a time when you find yourself without a can opener. With a little bit of knowledge and just a little bit of elbow grease, you can open those aluminum cans without a can opener. That's right, there are many other ways … [Read more...]
10 Survival Uses for Nail Polish
When you think of items that might be useful in an emergency situation, nail polish is probably one of the last items to come to mind. However, one important survival skill is the ability to repurpose seemingly useless products into something useful. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On … [Read more...]
How To Survive On A Desert Island
People save up vacation time, devise complex itineraries, and spend thousands of dollars each year to enjoy the perfect vacation on some remote island somewhere. Sipping from a coconut, kicking back, and listening to the waves leaves little to be desired—that is unless you haven’t eaten a warm meal in a few days and … [Read more...]
Bartering 101: What to do When Money Has No Meaning
A Catastrophic Natural or Manmade Disaster Can Quickly Turn Money Into a Thing of the Past. In a society where transactions are driven by credit cards and the occasional use of cash, barter seems like a quaint recollection of the past. But in many economies around the world, barter is still a very active method of … [Read more...]
10 Steps To Surviving A Winter Power Outage
A power outage in summer can be uncomfortable. A power outage in winter can be fatal. Without electricity, you’re not going to have heat. Going without heat for a day is one thing. Imagine not having heat for several days or even several weeks. In this video, Canadian Prepper talks about how to survive a power … [Read more...]
Civil War Preparedness – Part 1: Food and Water
Urban populations continue to grow in size and commonality. Civil conflict and civil war have proven to be a human universal across cultures and eras. If history is any guide, and if current events can be used as the canary in the coal mine, it is only a matter of time before a hot conflict or civil war breaks out in … [Read more...]
10 Most Valuable Things In A Post-Apocalyptic World
In a post-apocalyptic world, value will not be defined by money but by things that are in short supply or simply don’t exist. So what defines the value of something? Is the item necessary for survival and is the item something that will help with long term survival, or does it just meet immediate needs? Is the … [Read more...]
30 Random Survival Tips You Probably Never Heard Before
If you've ever googled "survival tips," you probably came across a litany of articles teaching crucial skills. For example, using a rock and a stick to figure out which way is north, or collecting water using green vegetation and a plastic bag. Tips like these are helpful, but most of you have probably already heard … [Read more...]
How to Make Char Cloth with a Zippo
For those who don't know, char cloth is a useful tool for starting a fire. It is so flammable that you only need a few sparks to create an ember. Then you can use that to get a fire going. Of course, you can start a fire with other types of tinder, but most of them won't catch fire as easily. Although you can buy … [Read more...]
21 Brilliant Uses for Bacon Grease
Bacon is trendy, fatty, and fantastically delicious (if you eat meat, that is). Bacon and eggs and BLTs, quiches, and salads are yummy opportunities to make bacon for dinner. Adventurous chefs are coming up with all kinds of new ways to eat bacon, especially combined with chocolate. Inevitably, when you cook with … [Read more...]
7 Trees Every Survivalist Should Know
When it comes to preparedness, we often think about the items we need to purchase and stockpile. We may not consider what's growing right on our own property or within a short distance. Trees not only provide oxygen, shade, and firewood, but they also offer many other benefits. Knowing about them could save your life … [Read more...]
15 Survival Uses for Rubbing Alcohol
It's inexpensive, easy to store, and you can use it in many survival scenarios. Rubbing alcohol is a powerhouse multi-purpose liquid that you should stock up on for emergencies. Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water, and other agents that are added to make it unpalatable to drink. Although it is … [Read more...]
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