How to Make a Penny Can Stove “How to Make a Penny Can Stove” It’s easy and super inexpensive to make an Alcohol camping/Bug Out Stove out of 2 soda or beer cans.
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Feather Sticks 101 | How to Make Feather Sticks
Feather Sticks 101 | How to Make Feather Sticks Feather Sticks or Fuzz Sticks? Two names. One purpose. Feather sticks are used in order to aid in fire making during wet conditions, and they are also a great way to practice bushcraft knife control. Krik of Black Owl Outdoors creates feather sticks with …
Finding Each Other After a Disaster
Finding Each Other After a Disaster One of the most difficult things to plan for is what to do if you lose contact or get separated from loved ones. People get separated from one another on a regular basis during the course of an otherwise “normal” day, and this can be stressful enough. Now …
How to Make Long Lasting Survival Candles
How to Make Long Lasting Survival Candles Almost everyone appreciates the importance of having candles on hand during a power outage. However, not all candles are created equally, and many tend to burn a lot faster than we would like. You can buy special survival candles that are designed to burn slowly, or you …
5 tarp shelter setups with a 3×3 tarp
5 tarp shelter setups with a 3×3 tarp Here are a few different tarp shelter setups for a 3×3 tarp for more luxurious bivvying. Featuring the DD 3×3 coyote brown tarp.
Grow Onions Indoors the Easy Way
Grow Onions Indoors the Easy Way Onions are sturdy vegetable that can grow with minimal warmth and light. They also store very easily and make a perfect year-round crop to have growing at home. You can plant and grow a decent crop of onions without taking up a lot of space, and getting set up …
Pemmican – The Ultimate Survival Food
Pemmican – The Ultimate Survival Food Pemmican was a survival food made by the American Indian, and was used by trappers and explorers. Pemmican stores for years and actually, tastes pretty good!
The Health Risks Associated With Rats
The Health Risks Associated With Rats We’ve talked about how to control rats before due to their amazing threat to public health. However, it’s important to take a closer look at why they are so dangerous, especially in urban areas where they tend to be prolific. While many cultures actually eat and rely on rat …
Factors That Influence Choosing the Best Shoes and Boots
Factors That Influence Choosing the Best Shoes and Boots Footwear is an essential component of any survival gear, and deciding whether or not to wear shoes or boots depends on a number of factors. Comfort, durability and practicality all play a role in deciding whether to start walking or hiking in shoes or boots, and …
Food Items That Should Not be Canned for Long-Term Storage
Food Items That Should Not be Canned for Long-Term Storage Canning is a time-honored and incredibly practical way to store numerous types of food. It is also an integral component of any long-term SHTF preparation strategy. However, there are certain foods that should be kept out of canning recipes in order to avoid rancidity, spoilage …