Canning is really one step beyond cooking. It is a method that applies heat to food in a closed glass home canning jar to stop the natural spoilage that would otherwise take place, and removes air from the jar to create a seal. Canning provides a shelf life typically ranging from one to five years, …
Knowing how to trap game is a great skill to have, NorthSurvival show us how to trap larger game such as hogs. Published on May 12, 2013 In this video I show you how to build a primativ survival trap that is particularly effective against wild hogs. It is easy to build and …
These are some great tips on how to stay stealth when out in the woods. Woodoak Wilderness show 10 different types of shelters that will keep you hidden and protected when out in the wilds. Stealth Camping is camping in a spot so as not to be seen by others and leaving no sign that …
This is great little skill to have down, knowing how to make a whistle out of any type of pithy wood or bone could save your life in an emergency situation. Plus my kids love them when we are out camping or hiking. EastWoodlandSurvival has done a good job in easily showing how to make …
I only learned about the Zeer pot recently, but its been around for a long time. CrypticCRICKET gives a great how to video on how to build and use a Zeer pot. Uploaded on Feb 10, 2012 A Zeer Pot is an ancient device used to cool things. It was invented by the Egyptians about 2500 …
I have made a few of these camping in the woods. They are a great skill to learn Howcast is one of my favorite places to go and learn things. Published on May 15, 2013 Learn how to build the framework for an outdoor shelter from NYC Outward Bound’s Marko Yurachek in this wilderness survival skills …
I built a Faraday cage using a garbage can and I really like it. LDSPrepper makes a big cage that I actually wanted to figure out how to make. This is my next project. Uploaded on Jan 6, 2012 This may well be the best Faraday cage you can make on the cheap and the …
I had my doubts about this but SensiblePrepper proved me wrong. In an emergency this is a good little trick to know. Published on May 28, 2014 SensiblePrepper: DIY Survival Butter Candle. Finding out of the norm uses for household items is a great multiplier and can really come in handy if you don’t have …
Ok I love this guy, i had never heard of a fire piston before but now I really want to make one. Electronicdawg makes it look easy. Uploaded on Aug 12, 2011 Another great weekend project, and a new twist on an age old primitive back woods fire starter method. The DIY Copper, and steel …
Whether you’re stuck in the snow and can’t take advantage of public transportation, or you are stuck in traffic on a clogged highway out of town, there are lots of obstacles that keep us from getting to our destinations safely. The last thing that someone in a survival situation is to get trapped before they …
