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…
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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…
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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…
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Are you prepared for any possible situation? A good survivalist knows that there are some things that everyone needs to know – or carry. How…
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Tin cans are for more than just storing food – they can also be turned into makeshift stoves. This is a common Boy Scout trick…
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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,…
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The bow drill is best known as a prehistoric way of starting a fire. Archaeologists have found these drills in sites that date back…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…