Identifying and Using Pressure Points to Control Bleeding The body has pressure points situated from head to toe that can be depressed above a wound site in order to control bleeding. Using these pressure points should be considered as the secondary course of action to take if applying direct pressure to a wound does …
Vital Info to Understanding the Process of Rehydration Replacing fluids in the body that have been lost takes time. There are also many different opinions out there as to the best and most efficient way to rehydrate. In all reality, any water that goes down the hatch will rehydrate the body sooner or later. However, there …
DIY Self-Contained Water Filtration System-Awesome! One of the biggest limitations with water filters is that they are either too small or too big for emergency use. On one hand, portable filters are excellent for bug-out or wilderness situations. However, they are not that practical for in-home use. On the other hand, large systems may not …
How to Safely Change a Tire Changing a tire can be an inconvenient, dirty and physically-exhausting experience. This is one of the reasons that so many people rely on emergency road services to get the job done for them. However, it is worth biting the bullet and learning how to change your own tire in …
How to Turn PVC Pipe into a Socket Wrench One of the most amazing things about PVC pipe is their versatility, and it’s easy to modify them for all kinds of different uses. One neat and very practical trick is to turn PVC pipe into a socket wrench that will fit perfectly over a nut …
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.
4 Amazing Survival Hacks to Add to Your Collection! Here are 4 amazing survival hacks that you can file away into your preparedness drawer for future use. They can be put together in minutes with common, everyday items, and their benefits can speak volumes when you are in a situation where supplies and resources are …
Top 5 Mistakes Made When Rendering First Aid One of the fundamental principles of medicine is to do no harm to the patient. This is also one of the biggest responsibilities that we amateurs face when rendering aid to someone who is sick or injured. It is important to avoid making common mistakes that can …
