How to Make a Rudimentary Sundial A sundial is a reliable and simple tool to use to tell time no matter where you are, and they’ve been around for thousands of years. The value of the sundial can not be understated, especially during a long-term survival situation when you don’t have a functional clock or …
How to Make a Rudimentary Survival Mirror from a CD Signaling for rescue is one of the most important, yet least-discussed aspects of wilderness survival preparedness. You have many options to choose from, including using mirrors, fire, smoke or carving messages into the sand. One simple and effective way to improvise a signal mirror is …
How to Make a Peeler Out of a Soda Can I bet one of the last things on your mind is packing up a vegetable peeler in your bug out bag or survival kit. In fact, this is probably one of those items that will most likely get left behind or forgotten during a long-term …
Surprising and Practical Uses for Rubber Bands Believe it or not, rubber bands can be used for a lot of purposes beyond holding things together. While we don’t often think of them as being an essential component of our survival gear, they may come in handy for a number of projects that can make life …
How to Start a Fire With a Cotton Ball and a Piece of Wood Fire starting doesn’t need to be an exhausting process that leaves hands blistered and arms tired. There is a new trick that recently came to our attention, and we’re passing it along to you. While some of you may already know …
Canning Pasta Sauce With and Without Meats Pasta sauce can be one of the most nutritious foods that you can add to your long-term food storage stockpile. However, it’s important that you process sauces with and without meats differently. Let’s take a look at some considerations, along with a basic recipe, that can give you …
How to Safely Back Up a Trailer or Camper Backing up a trailer, camper or boat into its proper position is not that difficult once you get the hang of things. The trick is to practice and allow your confidence to develop. Let’s look at some techniques that can help to increase your learning curve …
How to Make an Electricity Free Air Conditioner There is a new type of homemade air conditioner that is sweeping the world due to its simplicity. You can make one out of some of the most abundant and basic materials around in an hour or so. People have reported drops in indoor temperatures in excess …
How to Make Hard Tack Easier on Your Teeth Hard tack is one of the oldest survival foods out there, and it has been a staple in one form or another for thousands of years. Even now, it’s a popular go-to item that is used as a food source of last resort. The only …
Tips for Shaving with an Axe or Hatchet We’ve all seen art showing brawny, bearded lumberjacks giving themselves a shave with their axe. The reality is that using an axe or hatchet for shaving is not only possible, but a preferred option if you’re stuck without a razor. Let’s take a look at some important …
