Factors That Influence Choosing the Best Shoes and Boots Footwear is an essential component of any survival gear, and deciding whether or not to wear shoes or boots depends on a number of factors. Comfort, durability and practicality all play a role in deciding whether to start walking or hiking in shoes or boots, and …
Tarp Shelter – Emergency shelter made from a plastic tarp. A simple and strong tarp shelter design that can be closed up if needed to help seperate you from the weather and some of the critters. Sleeps two people and gear and weighs a pound and a half. Throw it in your bug out bag …
HOW TO MAKE Black Powder ~EASY~ Black powder is a simple mixture of powdered potassium nitrate or saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur. But simply mixing the ingredients together is not going to give you the results you are looking for. Follow these instructions on making black powder–just be careful as you are working with explosives. Whether …
DIY Plunger Clothes Washer Unfortunately, during your escape from a riot situation or some other form of social collapse, you will find that washing clothes will be far more difficult than expected. If you don’t have a lot of money in your budget, this simple 5 gallon washing machine may be ideal for your needs.
Practical Considerations for Bug Out Vehicles There is a tendency to lean towards the sensational when considering what makes a good bug out vehicle. Vehicles laden with armor-plated designs, self-contained weapons or communication platforms along with other military-grade configurations tend to get the most attention. However, in the vast array of circumstances that most …
LOST: Signal for Help, SOS The ability to signal for help is a crucial skill when lost or in a survival situation. There are a few things you can do to improve your chances though, all ways tell someone where you are going how long you will be leave a note. Every so often turn …
Tuna Can Wax Stove Empty can, will with cardboard. Melt and add wax, let dry and you have a mini stove. Can be used for cooking, Heating a small area, light source , ect. Perfect for camping or to stick in your bug out bag….
Car Survival Kit / Emergency Bag This is the bag I keep in the trunk of my car at all times. The opening of the video explains some of the thinking that goes into the item selection, and the end of the video explains the other items I have in my car for giving …
A Knife Sheath Made From PVC Pipe An easy neck knife sheath made from PVC pipe using heat to soften and shape the pipe. I also use a Dremel tool, and a drill press as part of the process.
