Dandelions are surprisingly nutritious, and we’ve touched on the benefits of using them medicinally before. However, did you know that you can also make a wine from these ever-present weeds? Not only is it possible, but making a batch is also very easy. The wine itself is also nutritious in addition to tasting pretty good. Take a look at …
There are a lot of different types of shelters out there, and we’ve talked about some easy ways to use tarps to build rudimentary ones . This is a good time to re-visit the topic and add some additional suggestions as more and more people head outdoors during the summer. Let’s take a look at some practical …
We spend enough time preparing for SHTF that we may miss the forest for the trees when it comes to day-to-day threats that we already face. There has been a rash of news stories about maniacs in our society that are finding new and amazing ways to threaten our security and well-being. Let’s take a look at …
Five Types of Fires That Everyone Needs to Know How to Build There are a lot of different types of fires out there, and each one is designed for a specific purpose. Some can be used for cooking while others are meant to be a radiant source of heat. Others can be used to send …
How to Make a Simple Wood Carrier Out of PVC Pipe If you have some rope or cordage, a couple of pieces of PVC pipe and some basic tools, you can create a practical and easy-to-build wood carrier in just a few minutes. This is a very simple project that may not seem like a …
How to Make a Rudimentary Fish Corral A fish corral is ideal for small rivers or streams, and it can serve as both a trap as well as a way to contain the fish until they are ready to be eaten. Putting a corral in the right place can save you time and effort while …
How to Clear Muddy Water Prior to Filtration One of the biggest challenges in the field is finding water that is suitable for purification. However, there are times when the only water available may be cloudy or murky. There is a solution that can address this problem very easily, and processing water only takes a …
How to Tie a Square Lashing in a Few Simple Steps Square lashing is a simple and effective method to use to connect pieces together in the form of a square. You see this type of lashing in a variety of different applications, from building walls, frames and supports to making boxes and even rudimentary …
How to Make Common Stopper Knots Stopper knots are used at the end of ropes or cordage to secure whatever they are holding in place. Most of them are very easy to tie, and slight variations exist that are designed to provide specific benefits. Let’s take a look at a few common examples of common …
How to Make a PVC Cordage Spool in a Few Easy Steps You can make a spool that can hold up to 50 feet of cordage by using some PVC pipe and a carabiner. This ingenious trick is something that’s worth trying because it can be used in numerous ways out in the field. Take …
