Minimalist EDC I don’t carry a lot of stuff as part of my EDC, but what I do carry has been proven and reliable. My EDC about as paired down as I can get it while still being useful.
Category Archive: SurvivaDIY
Making a Cord-Wrapped Tactical Knife
Making a Cord-Wrapped Tactical Knife Simple Knife for Beginning Knife Makers In this video, knife maker Walter Sorrells demonstrates the making of a very simple knife with a handle made from paracord wrap. The emphasis of the video is to show that high quality knives can be made by beginning knife makers using cheap, …
Creating a Balanced Survival Stockpile Diet
Creating a Balanced Survival Stockpile Diet There are endless canning and long-term food storage recipes and products out there that are intended for survival situations. While most of them contain all-natural ingredients and are designed to provide maximum shelf-life, freshness and flavor, it’s important to create a balanced stockpile. It is very easy …
How to Make a Soup Can Forge
How to Make a Soup Can Forge This video shows how to make a simple and inexpensive tabletop forge out of a soup can with a plaster lining. The forge runs off of a common propane torch (spiral flame will work better than pencil flame) that can be bought at any hardware store. The question …
Bug Out Basics: Thinking Strategically or Tactically?
Bug Out Basics: Thinking Strategically or Tactically? One of the biggest weaknesses that preppers have relates to poor planning for bugging out. We may have the best gear, a sturdy vehicle, a shelter far from urban areas and a general plan. However, we often overlook the details that are essential to success. This focus on …
Why Kale Should be on Your Plate and in Your Garden
Why Kale Should be on Your Plate and in Your Garden Kale is one of the most durable, easy to grow and nutrient-rich vegetables that we can harvest and consume. It thrives in early or late season growing conditions, requires minimal care and maintenance and matures quickly. It is also a fantastic survival …
Delicious, Easy and Healthy Nut Butter Recipe
Delicious, Easy and Healthy Nut Butter Recipe Nut butter recipes are both very easy to make, don’t require a lot of ingredients and can provide a sweet source of condensed nutrition. However, there are also some important things to think about when it comes to whipping up a batch at home. Take a look at …
4 Uses for Lip Balm in Survival Situations
4 Uses for Lip Balm in Survival Situations Lip balm is as almost as useful as duct tape in terms of its versatility and practicality. You will be amazed at how a little tube can end up making life easier when you don’t have access to other material. Take a look at the list …
How to Make a Tepee Water Filter
How to Make a Tepee Water Filter Water filtration is one of the most important things to consider in a survival situation, and there are limitless products on the market to accomplish this task. However, you may find yourself in a situation where you don’t have access to these devices, and building your own may …
How to Maximize Safety at Large Events
How to Maximize Safety at Large Events Large events pose significant and unique security challenges that should be considered before joining the crowds in attendance. Having an awareness of potential threats or hazards, knowing where exits are and keeping an eye on what is happening around you are all key items that should be …
