We’re always on the hunt for practical and inventive ways to start fires with minimal material. One nice trick is to use a pencil along with some common household items. Follow the steps in this DIY video and see how easy it is to add this little hack to your survival bag of tricks.
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Brief Overview of Different Types of Fractures
Brief Overview of Different Types of Fractures Most broken bones that victims receive tend to fall under a few main categories. Being able to identify them either visually or by touch can help you to take appropriate action in the field. This can help to minimize further injury until the patient can be brought to a …
SHTF First Aid: Emergency Rescue Breathing
SHTF First Aid: Emergency Rescue Breathing An individual can have difficulty breathing for a number of reasons. They could be having a heart attack, suffering from respiratory disease or an allergic reaction, or they may have sustained an injury that has rendered them unconscious. No matter the cause, the most important thing is that the …
SHTF First Aid: Handling a Stroke
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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 …