It is important for every prepper to not only have food and water, but also know how to repair things using materials they have available. One of the best ones to repair things easily or even make new tools is to use glue. This incredible video from Survival Sherpa shows us how to make useful hot glue sticks using only the most basic materials found in nature. Having this skill may just come in handy more than you think!

Pine resin has so many wonderful uses and using it to make hot glue sticks is truly incredible. It is important to remember to burn your pine resin slowly so the glue gets nice and sticky and doesn't burn away.

You combine this hot resin with some charcoal and some sticks and you have hot glue sticks that you can light or reheat to use for just about anything. You'll be glad you know how to make this glue when SHTF!