Published on Jan 9, 2014 A video bragging on the thermal properties of Soapstone and ways to use it to stay warm if the power goes out. I ordered these pieces off of ebay from stoneteacherman.
Category: Survival Tips
How to Make a Soup Can Forge
How to Make a Soup Can Forge This video shows how to make a simple and inexpensive tabletop forge out of a soup can with a plaster lining. The forge runs off of a common propane torch (spiral flame will work better than pencil flame) that can be bought at any hardware store. The question …
Credit card size Fresnel lens fire starter test
Uploaded on Feb 20, 2010 There are so many different methods for making fire in the field. I believe the more methods that we become familiar with, the more prepared we will be to provide ourselves with this essential survival need in the field. This method requires very little, only the lens itself and …
How to Make a Compass in the Field
Published on Aug 27, 2014 In this quick tip, we show you how to take a pin, a battery, and some snare wire and create a compass in case you happen to lose all of your orienteering devices while lost. These are some items you should have on you and can be helpful …
Ten Deadly Prison Weapons
Published on Jun 4, 2014 Prison is a scary place, hundreds of potentially violent people locked into a limited space in an environment with no weapons available. The basic instinct for survival sparks creative ways to constructed simple and elaborate weapons from every day materials. The following weapons are some examples of that.
Survival Items That Fit in Your Pocket
Thinking small is important when preparing for survival, and you want to make sure that you can maximize options while dealing with minimal space. Some of the best tools and utilities that you will ever need can be placed in your pocket or a small container. Here’s a list of some basic and essential items …
Making Your own Sniper or Fox Hole
The principles of making a fox or sniper hole are all pretty much the same: Dig and cover. However, there are some things to consider as you are designing yours. You can make one that is big enough for more than one person, deep enough to stand in or one that simply allows you to …
Garage Sale Shopping for Survival Supplies
Garage, yard or estate sales are the perfect places to find essential survival supplies. You can save a ton of money and obtain a wide-range of items that will beef up your stockpile. Here are some examples of things to look for and grab whenever possible. Household Items You can find anything from …
