Important Considerations When Choosing Ammunition The quality of ammunition varies widely by manufacturer, and there are some important things to think about when building your stockpile. The material used, type of firing design and whether it will be used for standard, self-defense or hunting shooting should all be taken into account. Let’s examine a few …
How to Escape a Car If You’re Caught in a Flash Flood Back now at 7:42 with a “Gma investigates” and an incredible new experiment this morning revealing what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood or fast-rising water. ABC’s Matt Gutman bravely got behind the wheel to test out a new way …
How To Make Biomass Briquettes For Survival Fuel Simple biomass briquettes you can make as a survival fuel source. With access to a source of paper you can make your own survival heating and cooking fuel with ease. All you need is a bunch of shredded paper. If you have a paper shredder then you …
Wet Boots? Dry Them Quick! Boots are only as waterproof as they are tall, no mater what super duper fabric or membranes you have in them. If you live in a place with water (sorry SoCal), then there is a chance your feet will eventually get wet. Excess moister in a boot can cause …
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Our basic health and survival depends on being properly hydrated. Dehydration occurs over time, and our bodies will tell us when we need to take in more fluids. Unfortunately, dehydration also begins before we get thirsty, and it is easy to wait until it is too late to …
Making a Lawnmower Blade Parang Machete Forging a simple blade using simple tools and techniques. A Lawnmower blade is a very easy metal to use for a first forging project, and the techniques are simple and affordable enough for any first time blade maker to practice. Making a Lawnmower Blade Parang Machete
Bushcraft Survival Skills, Cattail on the Cob and Cattail Pollen Wild Food. The cattail is one of the most important and most common wild foods that also boast a variety of uses at different times of the year. Cattails (aka bulrushes) can be used to make mats, baskets, and the cigar-shaped head can even be …
Communicating Your Wishes to Others One of the biggest issues to contend with during a survival situation relates to communication. Getting in touch with relatives, coordinating courses of action and simply trying to get a hold of information during a crisis during an emergency can be a formidable challenge. Let alone trying …
Survival Lessons You Can Learn From the Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts learn very important survival techniques when they are young, and they help to establish a foundation for self-reliance that can last a lifetime. Scouts also experience character-building exercises that help to develop leadership qualities. We can also benefit from applying some of the …
