In my household growing up, we had a few classifications for house flies and fruit flies. Most of the names we gave them are most definitely not fit for print, so with that in mind we’ll just reference those little buggers as “nuisances” and “pests”. Those words were pretty much high on the list of exclamations whenever we came…
[VIDEO] Epic Alternate Uses For Baking Soda
Baking soda is one of those materials most of us overlook when it comes to preparing for a survival or SHTF scenario. But in reality, it is one of the most useful items you can have in your survival kit (as opposed to your bug-out bag.) While it is not a “critical item,” like having…
WD-40 – The Survival Tool That Keeps On Giving
All of us have at least one can of WD-40 hanging around in a workshop, garage or in a tool closet. Its many uses are nothing short of amazing – there are over 2,000 that they list on their web site – and those do not include many survival hacks. From coating metal to loosening…
Simple Survival Hacks That Actually Work
More than anything, surviving a SHTF moment or survival situation requires the ability to be able to use your surroundings to your best advantage. Being resourceful is a skill that is only possible through practice. In essence, you have to train yourself to see opportunity and then know how to use it! That means always…
Survival Hacks That Come JUST From Leaves
Just about every survivalist knows that plants – roots, fruits, nuts, vegetables, leaves – are edible. What is less known is the many, many other uses leaves provide in a camping, survival or SHTF situation. Depending where you are located, leaves can be medication, cordage, insulators and much, much more. Knowing what leaves can be used and…
10 Gardening Tips To Aid Self Sufficiency And Homesteading
Homesteaders have had it right for a long time. A backyard garden is the best way to go for any prepper or survivalist. When the grid goes down those who have fresh fruit and vegetables will be the ones that will be able to bargain and trade for special supplies. However, for more immediate family…
[VIDEO] This Guy Opts To Clean His Windshield With Steel Wool And THIS Happens
Keeping the windshields on your vehicles is very important – especially if you do a lot of traveling – a dirty windshield not only makes driving more difficult, it also can be dangerous if your view is obstructed. If I told you, though, that steel wool is a great glass cleaner, you likely would be…
[VIDEO] 10 Awesome Fire Hacks You Never Knew About
I was searching online for some innovative ways to start a fire and found this awesome video – from a survival perspective, except maybe as instruction on what burns and how to light it, this is pretty useless. But from a “these are some really cool uses for fire” perspective, the video is amazing. We…
Learn How To Make An Outdoor Improvised Lantern In 5 Easy Steps
If there is one theme we emphasize here it is that the essence of survival is improvisation. What that means specifically, is having the knowledge, skills and abilities to re-purpose stuff to make survival tools and to take everyday items to construct the same if necessary. One aspect of survival that is almost never overlooked…
[VIDEO] Epic Survival Uses For Extension Cords
Using regular household items for uses other than their intended function in a survival situation is an imperative skill you must master (if you have not already). Just about everything in a SHTF moment can be re-purposed for other uses and that includes your old, worn-out extension cords. Almost everyone has old extension cords lying…
10 Awesome Outdoor Uses For Trash Bags
As survivalists we love to find multiple uses for the most common items. It’s conjures up feelings of being practical and let’s face it…. that’s what we live for. When you are outside, roaming the wilderness, it’s nice not to have that extra poundage in your backpack. So, if you have a roll of trash…
Helpful Hacks For Camping And Outdoor Excursions
For most of us, camping trips are fun, but very closely resemble battle plans or a football game plan: On paper, it looks like glory and success are a simple process of chess, but once the action starts, the best laid plan becomes basically inoperable. Especially when you remember belatedly you forgot the bug spray,…
Don’t Toss Out Your Old Garden Hose – Re-Purpose It Into…
Anyone who is focused on self-sufficiency understands the importance of “re-purposing” everyday items when they outlive their usefulness in their original form. One common item almost all of us have -that we usually just throw away once it becomes used up- is our garden hose. Garden hoses, as just about all of us know are not…
8 Self Reliant Uses For Epsom Salts
We recall our father, back in the day, coming home from work and bathing his feet in a nice pan of Epsom Salt. He swore it was a miracle worker, taking away aches and pains and healing the mind and soul. At that time we never thought of Epsom Salt for the garden but maybe…
Gardening Hacks You Need To Start Using
Maintaining a garden can be very rewarding. It’s an opportunity to build a self sustaining food source, which is great for a survival. And many agree that the act of gardening is an excellent source of stress relief. We know of at least two friends who go out and work in their gardens whenever they start…
4 Fishing Gear Modifications You Should Be Using
As a lifelong fisherman (well, almost lifelong; I was not technically fishing at one year old, although, I probably was thinking about it!) fishing has been the one constant, whether I lived in NJ, Washington, DC, Philadelphia or New Hampshire. I have been fortunate to have fished in 49 of our States, dozens of times.…
Learn How To Make Alcohol With These Homegrown Foods
If you are a serious survivalist you probably already have a garden and maybe even a fruit tree or two. If you’re lucky (or as we say, self sufficient and prepared) you’ve got your salad, your side dish and even dessert all there for the taking. But we are all about multi-purposing so … Did you know…
21 Epic Uses For Coca Cola
But it’s not as absurd as you might think! Coca Cola is not just a refreshing soda, particularly delicious over ice in your favorite tall glass, but it’s also quite useful. We’ve all got a laundry list of things that need to be done around the house and in our yard. So when we find every day…
This Compact Fishing Kit Will Fit Almost Anywhere
In a survival situation, fish provide a great source of protein and nutrients and are easier to catch in most cases than small game. Fish are present just about anywhere there is water, even in urban areas and in most cases, if you prepare and cook it correctly, they are edible. The other nice thing…
[VIDEO] 25 Survival Uses For Your Leather Belt
The key to survival in any situation is to use the tools around you to their optimal potential. One oft overlooked survival item that everyone has is a leather belt. In a survival situation, that old, worn, faded leather belt actually has many more uses than just holding up your pants. Whether to strap things together,…