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…
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…
Cold Sore Remedies That May Actually Work
Cold sores can be painful and difficult to treat. Medication is expensive and not guaranteed to work, and outbreaks can be contagious which puts others at risk. Considering that around 90% of…
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…
Make a Backpacking Checklist Before Heading Out
Even the most experienced backpackers can forget essential items as they are preparing for their next trip. You should always have a checklist handy and frequently update it in order ensure…
Will Sandbags or Garden Hoses Really Help You?
Humans have a tendency to cling to things that give them a sense of power or security over situations that are out of their control. This is why it’s common to…
How to Deal with Predatory Wolves in the Field
Wolf attacks on humans are extremely-rare, but they do happen from time to time. Most wolves in the United States can be found in Montana, the Upper Midwest and Idaho. However, they…
How to Put Together a Pet Survival Kit
It’s important to spend some time building a survival kit for your pet so they can be well-cared for during and after an emergency. While the needs of our pets are…
Essential, Practical and Cheap Items You Want to Have in Your Survival Kit
There is always room for more items in your survival kit, backpack or bug out bag. However, it’s really easy to overlook the simple as we include the latest tools or…
Practical Uses for Dental Floss You Probably Never Considered Before
Dental floss is one of the most beneficial, inexpensive and readily-available items that you can include in your survival kit or bug out bag. Unfortunately, stocking up on dental floss often…