Stop Bleeding by Pinching These Universal Pressure Points Every human body has a series of pressure points that can be pinched in order to stop severe bleeding following an injury. Pressure points are essentially places where veins or arteries can be pinched like a hose in order to slow the rate of blood flow …
How to Build a Fire Bed Did you know that you can have your fire and sleep on it as well? Most people are content to sleep as close to a fire as possible in order to stay warm at night. However, we all know that this doesn’t always work as effectively as we would …
How to Make A Duct Tape Stretcher One of the most amazing, practical and under-utilized uses for duct tape is as a makeshift stretcher. Not only is surprisingly effective, but a few strips of this wonder material can provide substantial stability and strength. However, this trick sounds easier than it really is, and there are …
How to Make Aspirin If You Are Lost in the Woods The inner bark of the willow tree contains salicin, which is closely related to the active ingredient in aspirin. Warning People who are allergic or sensitive to salicylates such as aspirin should not use willow bark.
3 Interesting Uses for Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers should be a mainstay in every home, vehicle or cabin in the woods for obvious reasons. However, fire extinguishers can also serve other purposes that may end up saving your live. Here are a few examples of ways that you can use them to your advantage …
DIY Emergency Fire Starter (Char Cloth) Char cloth (also called charpaper) is a swatch of fabric made from vegetable fiber (such as linen, cotton or jute) that has been converted via pyrolysis into a slow-burning fuel of very low ignition temperature. DIY Emergency Fire Starter (Char Cloth)
Survival New Year’s Resolutions You Really Want to Keep The beginning of a new year always brings the promise of fresh starts and new opportunities, and this is a great time to look at how to improve our levels of preparedness. While many people resolve to lose weight or to get a better job, …
Amazing and Interesting Uses for Silica Gel Silica gel is commonly found in packets and inserted into products to keep them dry. However, these tiny little beads can also produce a lot of benefits that make them worth keeping around for a rainy day. Here are a few examples of how they can be put …
What You Need to Know About Sugar Withdrawal America’s addiction to sugar has reached epidemic proportions years ago, but we still don’t quite appreciate the extent of the problem. Some estimates reveal that the average American consumes almost 200 pounds of refined sugar per year, but that doesn’t include all the sugar derivatives that are …
How to convert an old washing machine into a water powered generator -New Improved model- WARNING: This video is intended for information purposes only, working with electricity can be dangerous, If you are not qualified, please consult an electrician before attempting any wiring shown in this video. How to convert an old washing machine into …
