Safety Survival Hacks (Infographic)

I love life hacks of all kinds, and naturally, I love survival hacks even more. We’ve shared some here and there on this site, but I often see cool little hacks like this online that I’ve always wanted to get more into in an article. So how happy was I to find an infographic that … Read more

Top 20 Fire Starters (Infographic)

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 salvage or save easily, some you can make yourself, some that are available cheaply at big box or dollar stores. The sky’s the limit! Here is a great and very … Read more

25 Amazing Survival Uses for Duct Tape (Infographic)

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 always keep a roll on hand. I don’t know about you, but in my house, when we run out of duct tape, it’s considered a dire emergency. We always know … Read more

How to Use Parts of a Broken Phone for Survival (Infographic)

I like to post infographics from time to time on this site, especially when I find a really good and useful one. This might be one of the coolest and most useful infographics I’ve come across yet, however. What is the one thing that most modern humans will have on their person when stranded in … Read more

Random Survival Hacks Everyone Should Know

I often come across great little survival hacks online that don’t really seem complex enough to call for a whole article, so I’ve been saving them up for an epic list of survival hacks. I’m a big fan of life hacks in general, meaning, cool little tricks you can use to make life easier. So … Read more

3 Survival Uses for Soda Cans

  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 are struggling to survive in that same wilderness, that trash might look a lot better.  One common item that can be found even in remote areas that has potential for … Read more

Best Toilet Paper Protection (Video)

Some things aren’t going to change much in the wilderness; you are still going to need toilet paper.  You might even have a greater need for it.  The toilet paper that you bring with you won’t be safe like it is hanging from the wall in your bathroom.  You are going to have to protect … Read more

How to Open a Can With a Spoon

Canned food is some of the most common survival food there is, but there is one crucial tool you need: a can opener. So what if you don’t have one, or yours breaks when you need it the most? This amazing trick could literally save your life one day: you can actually open a can with … Read more

3 Survival Hacks for When Tools Are Not Available

You are less likely to be put in a struggle for survival when you are well-prepared and well-stocked with gear and supplies.  So it’s a good idea to learn some hacks in the event that end up in a situation in which you don’t have the tools and gear that you would like to have. … Read more

Alternative fire starting methods

If you don’t have a lighter in your pocket when you realize that you need a fire, then it’s even less likely that you remembered to bring your bow drill with you.  So what else is there that you can use as a fire starter? Steel wool and battery While this alternative might not always … Read more