Today we dwell in a society where it’s normal for everyone to get rid of items that they think are no longer useful. Maybe we’ve gotten better at recycling, but there are still many things that every day get thrown out. After items have fulfilled their purpose they get thrown away in the trash without…
(Video) Man Gets His Hands On an Old Dishwasher Motor and the Results Are Incredible!
It’s fun seeing what the motivated thinkers of the world do with a variety of supplies. They set out to solve a problem, think about it and come up with a great idea that will not only satisfy them but many others as well. When it comes to the end of the world otherwise known…
Stop Throwing Away Silica Gel Packets – They’ve Got Some Awesome Alternate Uses
We often see these seemingly useful packets hidden inside many of the items we buy at stores. Although some people just throw them away or aren’t sure how to utilized them, the reality is they have so many uses that many of us aren’t taking advantage of! So the next time we receive some vitamins…
(Video) He Shows Us an Effective Way of Removing a Tree Stump and Getting the Job Done:
When it’s time to clear the land, whether it’s for a bug-out shelter or simply wanting to get rid of that annoyance hanging out int he backyard, it’s time to take some time. Removing a tree stump, for example, is going to be one of those projects that is a big pain and it’s likely…
(Video) Try This Clever Technique on How to Keep a Tent Warm, Even if it’s Freezing Cold Outside
When spending time in the wilderness in the cold it’s hard to stay warm. It can even more challenging to deal with it when we’re bugging out or dealing with a survival scenario. Almost anywhere there are dropping temps at night which makes it difficult to stay warm, which is why we need to learn…
How to Make Unlimited Gel Fuel During a Survival Scenario
For many of us a prolonged loss of power means that at some point the generator will go silent. When the power goes out everything from refrigeration to heat will be difficult to keep going. We have several options including storing kerosene or gasoline and taking advantage of a fireplace or wood stove, but even…
When I Saw How Remarkable This DIY Crossbow Is I Couldn’t Wait to Construct One Myself
Most people have a bunker and survival rations in order but they forget one vital thing — supplies for defense. There are a variety of ways to protect a property or even a bug out home, but the more tools a person has with them the better off they will be. Not just any item…
How to Safely Store Water for an Extended Period of Time
When a disaster strikes, we won’t want to be worrying about whether or not we have enough portable water stored. There should be enough to get a person and their family through a survival situation comfortably without threatening their health. They’ll need to have more than enough water so that it’ll won’t be an issue.…
This Barrel With Produce Was Buried Deep Underground and Left Alone. The Reason Why is Brilliant!
Today we have refrigerators and pantries, so the concept of coming up with an underground cavern for our food is not something many consider. Even homesteaders, for the most part, grow their own produce in the spring and then later can their foods during the winter. However, lately, there is a new trend of people…
(Video) With This Quick and Clever Trick it’s Easy to Keep Feet Warm While Outdoors
Now that it’s fall time and we’re headed into winter it’s time to think about the cold and how it can affect us. It’s not just when we’re crawling out of bed and realizing how chilly it is or turning on the heater because the house needs some warming up, it’s considering how to handle…
An Incredible Way to Quiet Down a Generator – It Actually Works!
Having a gasoline generator is irreplaceable if the power goes down or a disaster hits. It could be a life-saver during a survival crisis — such as a blizzard during the winter or a long-term survival aftermath such as what the people are currently experiencing due to Hurricane Harvey. However, generators have two issues. They…
(Video) How to Make Mud Bricks From Scratch
Being self-sufficient is a big part of being a prepper. The more skills a person takes the time to learn before a collapse or natural disaster takes place, the better off they will be. A few skills a person may want to try are not only building shelters, but learning how to construct a more…
(Video) How to Keep a Tent Warm, Even if it’s Freezing Cold Outside
When we’re out in the wilderness the cold is always a big threat and it can be a difficult challenge to deal with while bugging out or camping. Almost anywhere there are dropping temps at night this is an unavoidable obstacle that many people have to face and learn to deal with. Luckily there’s a way…
This Genius Survival Trick Can Prevent Any Infection
When we’re bugging out in the wild it’s hard to expect pristine conditions. We know that things are going to be rough, uncomfortable, and we’re going to get dirty. After all, we’re in the great outdoors where the conditions may be harsh and if a survival scenario takes place, we’ll have fewer supplies. It’s bound…
(Video) She Cuts Paper Towels In Half and Soaks Them In Vinegar. What She Creates is Brilliant!
With all of the life hacks out there, sometimes there one a person comes across that makes them wonder why they didn’t think of it sooner. We have to admit that some of the life hacks are quite silly, but many of them actually work! Instead of buying into the infomercials who try to coerce…
Learn to Walk Like a Fox in the Woods to Remain Undetected
Walking through a forest or brush while bugging out can be challenging, especially if you’re trying to stay quiet. While hunting keeping quiet is essential; next to their powerful sense of smell, most animals also have very good hearing. Staying quiet during a survival moment is also vital; if we are trying to navigate…
(Video) The Precision-Listening Method to Opening a Numeric Lock
In a survival situation, getting access to needed supplies and materials as well as tools is an extremely high priority. It is a high priority because the easier we make it in terms of accomplishing survival tasks, the greater the possibility we will make it out in one piece. Unfortunately, a survival situation does not…
Pine Pitch – Why it’s a Multi-Use Survival Resource
One of the challenges anyone in a survival situation faces is finding and harvesting the many different natural substances that can play a role in their daily existence. These substances can aid in everything from cooking to first aid to fire starting even to making sure we get enough vitamins and minerals. One of the…
Ease the Struggle of Carrying a Backpack All Day
Aging is inevitable and with aging comes a reduction in what a person can endure, particularly in a hiking or survival scenario. That old 35-pound pack that used to seem like child’s play to haul around all day gradually begins to feel like a boulder. If that does not happen, the aches that accompany a…
8 Knots Every Survivalist Should be Familiar With
Talk to any avid mariner, camper, hiker or survivalist and they have their “go-to” knot they rely on whenever they have to haul, tighten or lash something. While they might not trash another type of knot, they will most certainly explain why they think their preferred not is superior to the rest. While knots do…