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Humans have been aware of magnetism for thousands of years. It’s the reason two magnetized objects will stick together and the reason they’ll repel each…

Typical matches don’t do well when mixed with wet environments. Unfortunately, in a survival scenario, that’s when you may need them the most. Do any…

The lean-to shelter is probably the most common shelter suggested in the various survival guides that are out there today. Its simple design is relatively…

One of the most commonly recommended survival items is a great fire starter. And fortunately, you have plenty of options! There’s fire starters you can…

Ah, duct tape, the tape of seemingly infinite uses. Duct tape has so many uses around a house or shop, you probably make sure to…

Net making is one of the most ancient artisan skills, and it’s still highly relevant today. Net fishing is an important skill to know and…

Fat and protein can be difficult to store for your survival food stash, so any way in which you can preserve eggs is fantastic. If…

Meat can be difficult to store, but provides important calories and nutrients for sustenance that can’t be ignored. While beef jerky will only last a…

Garlic is touted as both a delicious ingredient good for almost all savory cooking and a potent natural medicine. Honey, too, is both a sweet…

Crisco is not only a great, non-perishable, and cheap cooking fat that you can find at virtually any supermarket, you can also use it to…

Popping popcorn without a microwave is something I’ve done for years, so I forget that for many people, it’s a novelty. Many people have only…

You already know how important it is to know how to get a fire started as a survivalist. You probably have the knowledge and the…

  This video demonstrates in a detailed manner the materials and methods to make your own copper coil alcohol stove.  Having an alcohol stove is…

  I just wrote about the importance of being armed, even if you know how to defend yourself in a one on one unarmed attack. …

  Colloidal Silver is one of the more controversial alternative medicines these days.  The FDA has issued multiple warnings against using it, but despite this,…

In this video, step-by-step instructions and explanations are given for how to construct a gas mask out of material and supplies that you probably already…

Shotguns are some of the most versatile weapons, but eventually, you will run out of ammunition.  This video demonstrates an easy method of using a…

In a post-disaster scenario, medical supplies will be limited to what you have on hand, or what you can make.   The risk of infections will be…

When you need to make fire, one of the most important elements is some good tinder. We feel it’s important to always have some tinder…

  It’s a shame when hiking in a remote area with pristine wilderness to find trash that careless people have left behind.  But if you…

Small game traps like dead falls are effective tools, but few bush craft tools are as effective or as versatile as nets.  Nets can be…

An alcohol stove is a great piece of gear to have. Whether for backpacking, bugging out, or an alternative cooking method for disaster preparedness, an…

As we’ve talked about before, cold is one of the quickest killers.  Exposure to cold can kill you in only a few hours.  Building a…

Oil lamps are great. They can provide long-burning light that shines brighter and more consistently than a candle. Plus you can make them with just…

Since most of us have at least a modest stash of canned foods for an emergency, it’s really great to know a few different ways…