Garbage bags do not get enough credit, but they are actually some of the most valuable items that you can have on hand during a survival situation. Their versatility and practicality in the field is almost on par with duct tape, and some uses can even save your life. Let’s take a look at a …
There are always things that will go wrong once disaster strikes. Items will break or get lost, you may run out of resources or simply forget to bring extra supplies of something. Let’s take a look at some things that a lot of people don’t consider in their planning in order to remind us all …
How to Grow Your Own Loofah Sponges Loofah products that you see on store shelves actually come from sponges that are related to the gourd family. You can grow your own and develop a limitless supply of these excellent cleaning products that can be used on the skin as well as for household chores. Let’s …
Tap in to the Amazing Benefits of Calendula Calendula, or marigolds, are one of the most potent medicinal plants around, and their abundance puts them within easy reach of most of us. They are very easy to grow, and you can process them into remedies that can target a wide-range of ailments and conditions. Let’s …
How to Clean or Pluck a Turkey Preparing a turkey is not a complicated process, and it is somewhat similar to what you do when working with a chicken or pheasant. However, there are some subtle differences to consider along with choosing the best option based on your needs or preferences. Let’s look at some …
Man Eating Crocodiles Found in Florida Swamps Most alligators and crocodiles in Florida do not actively seek out humans for prey. However, one of the most dangerous and aggressive crocodile species in the world has recently been discovered in Florida. The Nile crocodile is thought to be responsible for more than 200 deaths in their …
How to Make a Portable Thermal Cooler You can build a thermal cooler and save some money by gathering some basic material and following a few, easy steps. It is an excellent option to use for keeping items cool in your backpack, campsite or bug out location, and you can easily customize this project based …
How to Create an Effective Steam Pit A good steam pit can be used for slow cooking certain types of food or keeping items warm for hours. It is very easy to build and can be put to use in almost any type of wilderness survival situation. Let’s look at some basic considerations that can …
Simple Steps for Tick Protection Lyme disease impacts more than 300,000 people per year in the United States, and tick bites are the prime route of exposure. Ticks are found all across the country, and people in the west are just as vulnerable to being bitten as those in the east. Lyme disease produces a …
Simple Trapping Methods for Catching Turtles Turtles are an abundant and excellent source of food, and they are very easy to catch. You can either fish for them or build traps depending on their size and habitat, and both options allow you to deploy, leave and check back on them later. Let’s take a look …
