You can purchase a fire piston online, but if you like DIY projects, you can make your own. This video explains how to make one from a mini flashlight.
After the Collapse: 10 Urban Survival Strategies
If you find yourself in a city after the SHTF, you’ll need to use whatever you can find to help yourself survive. These videos are about urban scavenging.
How to Get Power From a Phone Line During a Blackout
It’s possible to get a little bit of power from phone lines even when the power is out. Watch the video or read the tutorial to learn how.
Incredible 220 Gallon Rain Barrel System
BubbleBeet made a video explaining how he set up a 220 gallon rain barrel system. If a family went through 8 gallons a day, it would still last a month.
DIY Human Powered Washing Machine
If your town has a power outage, you’ll need to a way to wash clothes. You can buy a powerless washing machine, but it’s a lot cheaper to make your own.
7 Tips For Keeping Your Family Together in an Emergency
How do we make sure every family member can reach each other in an emergency? Angela has 7 tips that everyone with a family should check out.
5 Reasons Everyone Should Stockpile Ammunition
There are probably a dozen reasons why you should stockpile ammunition, but Van Prepper has narrowed it down to the top 5.
How to Charge Your Phone With a 9 Volt Battery
Here’s a great tip that could come in handy. This video explains how to charge a cell phone with a car charger, a house key, and a 9 volt battery.
Survive SHTF: How to Lose Weight Before It’s Too Late
One of the best reasons to lose weight is so you’ll be ready in case the SHTF. If you’re trying to survive, the last thing you need is to be out of breath.
Make an Altoids Mini iPhone Charger
This is really cool. Bugout Channel made a video tutorial explaining how to make a portable phone charger with just a few things. Watch it here.