How to Make an Boot Dryer Out of PVC Pipe If you’re looking for a way to dry boots quickly and easily, then this trick is for you. All you need is some PVC pipe, a blow dryer and some other components to create your own drying system. While this project has plenty of room …
How to Make a Gun Rest from PVC Pipe Gun rests are a very useful tool in the field when you are stalking prey for a prolonged period of time. They also help to eliminate the need to find appropriate-sized logs or debris to hold the weapon in place while you wait for the target …
How to Clean and Prepare a Frog for Your Next Meal Frog meat is nutritious, easy to obtain in many places and doesn’t require a lot of preparation. It also doesn’t taste all that bad, and many people describe the flavor as loosely resembling a juicy piece of chicken. Let’s take a look at one …
How to Make a Rudimentary Sundial A sundial is a reliable and simple tool to use to tell time no matter where you are, and they’ve been around for thousands of years. The value of the sundial can not be understated, especially during a long-term survival situation when you don’t have a functional clock or …
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 …
Surprising and Practical Uses for Rubber Bands Believe it or not, rubber bands can be used for a lot of purposes beyond holding things together. While we don’t often think of them as being an essential component of our survival gear, they may come in handy for a number of projects that can make life …
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 …
Surviving a Plane Crash on a Canadian Glacier: Lessons for All of Us An experienced 81 year old pilot and his student were flying in a remote area of British Columbia, Canada, when they safely crash landed their small plane on a glacier. The story is one of success and failure, making good and bad …
