Build a Compact and Productive Potato Tower Maximizing space and minimizing resources are key concepts to survival gardening, and making a potato tower will help you to achieve both goals. Not only is more resource-friendly, but they are easier to grow and maintain than preparing soil and tending to the land. Best of all, it …
How to Make Tallow Candles Beef tallow has been used for centuries as a cooking grease as well as fuel for lanterns. Making tallow candles will give you a nice and long-burning source of light that works well in outdoor situations. While anyone can use beeswax, candle wax or even shortening to make a candle, …
How to make homemade pepper spray Pepper spray is a self defense product only and it should only be used when you feel that your life is in danger and you need to be able to get away from your attacker. pepper spray is a chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, …
How to Make A Simple Snare The key to effective passive hunting is to know where the animals travel and establish a trap along that path. One of the easiest ways to trap an animal is with a snare made from rope or other kind of cordage, and it can be a very productive resource …
Stop Bleeding by Pinching These Universal Pressure Points Every human body has a series of pressure points that can be pinched in order to stop severe bleeding following an injury. Pressure points are essentially places where veins or arteries can be pinched like a hose in order to slow the rate of blood flow …
How to Build a Fire Bed Did you know that you can have your fire and sleep on it as well? Most people are content to sleep as close to a fire as possible in order to stay warm at night. However, we all know that this doesn’t always work as effectively as we would …
How to Make A Duct Tape Stretcher One of the most amazing, practical and under-utilized uses for duct tape is as a makeshift stretcher. Not only is surprisingly effective, but a few strips of this wonder material can provide substantial stability and strength. However, this trick sounds easier than it really is, and there are …
How to Make Aspirin If You Are Lost in the Woods The inner bark of the willow tree contains salicin, which is closely related to the active ingredient in aspirin. Warning People who are allergic or sensitive to salicylates such as aspirin should not use willow bark.
3 Interesting Uses for Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers should be a mainstay in every home, vehicle or cabin in the woods for obvious reasons. However, fire extinguishers can also serve other purposes that may end up saving your live. Here are a few examples of ways that you can use them to your advantage …
DIY Emergency Fire Starter (Char Cloth) Char cloth (also called charpaper) is a swatch of fabric made from vegetable fiber (such as linen, cotton or jute) that has been converted via pyrolysis into a slow-burning fuel of very low ignition temperature. DIY Emergency Fire Starter (Char Cloth)
