How to Make an Improvised Glue Stick from Tree Sap If you have a glue gun, but ran out of glue sticks, you can get use the sap from a nearby conifer tree as an excellent alternative. This is an ideal solution for projects that require some adhesion without the need for the degree of …
When SHTF Make a Rudimentary Mug From a Plastic Bottle Did you know that you can easily turn an empty plastic soda, water or milk container into a rudimentary mug? It can be an excellent trick to know in the field, and you only need some basic supplies and creativity to get the job done. The …
5 Practical Survival Life-Hacks to Make Off-the-Grid Life Easier Here’s another update of practical survival life hacks that can be useful to know. They are very easy to put together, don’t require any special material or complicated steps, and can be made from material that you probably have laying around right now.
SHTF First Aid: Handling a Stroke A stroke is a blockage of blood flow to the brain, normally due to a blood clot. They range from minor to deadly depending on the degree and nature of the blockage. Symptoms of a stroke can also range from being obvious to nearly impossible to detect. Let’s …
Tornado Categories, Watches and Warnings Each year, tornadoes kill scores of people and cause billions of dollars in damage. Tornadoes can strike almost anywhere with little or no warning, even in areas that are not accustomed to experiencing them. Despite their tremendous destructive potential, many people do not realize how strong, unpredictable they really are.
The Top 3 Tips for Improvised Floatation Devices Swimming for survival takes an enormous amount of energy, and even the best swimmers can run into trouble in a very short period of time. It is very important to think about how you can create makeshift or improvised flotation devices that can be used at a …
Make a Sourdough Starter for SHTF Situations Sourdough is a hearty and delicious bread that can be modified to include various ingredients to increase its nutritional value. It also keeps well under adverse conditions, which makes this bread an excellent choice to know how to make at home. However, in order to make a good …
Full Moon Fever….Controlling the Werewolf in All of Us! It is a common perception that full moons cause many people to act a little bit off-kilter. While this is far from being a scientific fact, there is no shortage of examples of how people act differently during this time of the month. This phenomenon also …
Group Survival: How to Be a Team Player One of the biggest challenges that we will face in a survival situation is not related to having enough supplies, skills or resources on hand. It involves whether or not we can work together as a group in an efficient, effective and cooperative manner. Unfortunately, this reality …
The Best Homemade Beef Stock for Storing Loading up on cans of beef stock or bullion cubes is one way to ensure that you have enough to compliment your food stockpile. However, it can be expensive and many commercial products also contain additives and preservatives. Follow the recipe below and see how you can easily …
