How to Make a Box Hockey Rink It’s easy to place such an emphasis on preparedness that we can overlook the importance of finding ways to entertain ourselves during an off-the-grid situation. It’s important to remember that kids, and adults, need some downtime and enjoyment during difficult circumstances as well. One of the best ways …
How to Make a Rudimentary Survival Mirror from a CD Signaling for rescue is one of the most important, yet least-discussed aspects of wilderness survival preparedness. You have many options to choose from, including using mirrors, fire, smoke or carving messages into the sand. One simple and effective way to improvise a signal mirror is …
How to Make a Peeler Out of a Soda Can I bet one of the last things on your mind is packing up a vegetable peeler in your bug out bag or survival kit. In fact, this is probably one of those items that will most likely get left behind or forgotten during a long-term …
How to Start a Fire With a Cotton Ball and a Piece of Wood Fire starting doesn’t need to be an exhausting process that leaves hands blistered and arms tired. There is a new trick that recently came to our attention, and we’re passing it along to you. While some of you may already know …
How to Make a Rudimentary Coffee Maker Have you ever wanted to learn how to make an improvised coffee maker that could be used out in the field? Here’s one example of a simple project that only requires a few tin cans, a survival knife and a little bit of ingenuity. Follow the steps below, …
How to Make a Salt Water Distiller out of Cans There are lots of ways to make rudimentary distillation machines out of common household items. However, most projects involve setting them up in fixed locations and using large containers. Let’s take a look at how to apply similar principles to a more portable option. This …
How to Safely Back Up a Trailer or Camper Backing up a trailer, camper or boat into its proper position is not that difficult once you get the hang of things. The trick is to practice and allow your confidence to develop. Let’s look at some techniques that can help to increase your learning curve …
Basic Introduction to Archery: Gear, Aiming and Shooting Getting proficient with a bow and arrow starts with choosing the right gear and learning some basic and fundamental techniques. Once you have those down, then it’s all about practice and patience as you work your way up from a novice to a seasoned marksman and hunter. Here’s a …
How to Make a Septic Bin for Animal Waste Anyone who has animals knows how they can produce a significant amount of waste in a short amount of time. Dealing with excessive animal waste will be an issue in a situation if normal garbage collection services are disrupted. However, you can create an improvised septic …
How to Make a Simple Pull-Tab Fire Starter You can create a powerful and effective firestarter that may be an ideal option in windy or rainy conditions. It combines the benefits of a match or lighter, fuel and tinder in one easy to use device that is portable. Let’s take a look at this simple …
