If you’re lost in the woods and need to signal for help, you have a few choices. You can shout the word “help” at the top of your lungs until someone arrives or you hear the sounds of people moving towards you. If you have a flashlight or a whistle, then you can use the … Read more
Water is incredibly important. The average person needs to drink at least eight glasses of water per day, and that’s in the best situation. If you’re moving around, getting sweaty, or in hot and humid conditions, you’re going to need more water than that. While there are some commercial options that can help you ensure … Read more
No one ever said that survivalists aren’t creative. These situations lead to a lot of imaginative solutions. You’d be surprised at what you can come up with when you need to. After all, as they say, “necessity is the mother of invention!” Here are ten interesting survival tricks and tools that will come in handy … Read more
Are you prepared for any possible situation? A good survivalist knows that there are some things that everyone needs to know – or carry. How many of these 14 tips were you previously aware of? 1) Carry a Small Survival Kit Place some bandages, a portable sewing kit, some matches, and even a small knife … Read more
Tin cans are for more than just storing food – they can also be turned into makeshift stoves. This is a common Boy Scout trick that’s utilized by outdoorsmen, survivalists, and campers. These small stoves are lightweight and easy to construct, although they do have a downside, as each can only be used once. The … Read more
When you hear the word “marines” what’s the first thing to come to mind? Marines are known for being tough, fighting hard, protecting our country, and for knowing how to survive outdoors no matter the weather conditions. For this last reason alone, when a marine gives you tips on how to survive the winter weather … Read more
The bow drill is best known as a prehistoric way of starting a fire. Archaeologists have found these drills in sites that date back to the 4th Millennium B.C. Early man used them to drill holes in semiprecious gemstones. Although bow drills are no longer used for this purpose (modern tools are now used … Read more
Wood ash is easy to make. It’s just what’s left over after your campfire has burned out. Rather than dump out the ashes or leave them on the ground, you can turn them into some very valuable things. Here are seven ideas to get you started. 1) All-Natural Insect Repellant For Wooden Structures All … Read more
One of the most valuable items you can have in a survival kit and bug-out bag is a good length of rope. It’s a versatile item that can help you accomplish a whole lot of tasks much more easily than without it. Here are just a few to keep in mind. Build a Shelter Much … Read more
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 of these situations sound familiar? Your backpack and everything inside it gets wet after you slip and fall in a stream or large puddle. Your tackle box gets pushed into … Read more
Whether you are setting up for a BBQ in your backyard, or stuck in the middle of nowhere with a cold front moving in, the ability to start a fire when you don’t have the usual supplies is a very handy skill to possess. To make your life easier, we’ve put together several of the … Read more
OK, I’m not really sure where these super bad firefighter demonstrations were at my fire drills when I was a kid, but if they’d been there, I might have paid more attention. I hope it’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t put a grease fire out with water, but you never know who might not know … Read more
Not all fires are created equal. If all you know is the standard teepee style campfire, then your fire skills might be a bit lacking. In this article, we will take a look at the Dakota fire hole, how to make one, and its strengths and weaknesses. How to Build a Dakota Fire Hole The … Read more
It’s getting colder this time of year, and if you find yourself stuck outside with temperatures dropping, fire could be the difference between life and death. But starting that fire is only the beginning. Unless you are in a situation where staying in one place is favorable, you are going to have to start a … Read more
We know we can’t rely on gasoline forever, especially after SHTF. While it is certainly prudent to store whatever gasoline you can for vehicles and generators, it will only last for so long. As grids fail and the infrastructure for large-scale industrial oil drilling is no longer in place, or even if you simply want … Read more
It’s an ironic twist of life that the situations where you most need a fire for heat and light are often the situations in which it’s hardest to start one. When the weather is wet, windy, cold, icy, or just downright miserable, fire doesn’t like to cooperate. But in these situations, staying warm and getting … Read more
This guy from the Polynesian cultural center has some pretty cool tutorials he releases on youtube. This probably won’t come in handy unless you live in a tropical area, but it is pretty amazing how fast he is able to start a fire by hand. This guy is so entertaining I had to add another one … Read more
