Why Syphilis is a Threat During a Survival Situation Not a lot of people talk about sexually transmitted diseases and survival preparedness in the same sentence. However, just like any other form of communicable diseases, STDs can be life-threatening if treatment is delayed, and this is particularly true of syphilis. Let’s take a look at …
How Heat Exposure Can Impact You Heat exposure is something that can sneak up on you very quickly, and the symptoms are not always obvious at first. It can also occur in conditions where temperatures are not extremely high. It is very important to know about some of the warning signs and contributing factors so …
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 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 …
The Disadvantage to Relying on Gun Sights Many new shooters rely heavily on using their sights to aim at stationary targets. Many experienced shooters use their ability to accurately hit stationary targets as a measure of their skill. While using sights and shooting at a fixed target is an integral part of gun training, …
How to Build a Stove Water Distiller Water distillation is one of the most effective ways to remove impurities, but it is also one of the most time consuming. It is also one of the least efficient in terms of what you get out of it by the time the process is complete. …
Build a Simple Dual Can Emergency Stove You can take two cans, one larger than the other, and create a portable, easy to use and very efficient stove that can burn for hours. This fantastically simple trick can come in handy when you can’t or don’t want to build a fire. It can be …
How to Build a Baited Snare Trap If you are looking for a simple, yet effective way to trap small animals, the following method may be right up your alley. Chances are that you have everything you need to construct and set the trap in your yard or nearby woods, and it only …
How to Make Salt From Seawater Salt is an essential requirement for any survival situation, both for practical uses as well as a valuable trading commodity. If you are near a body of salt or brackish water, whether it is an ocean or bay, you can extract the salt by following a few simple …
Make Glue From Hide in a Few Easy Steps Glue from hide has been made for hundreds of years, and it still works wonders. While most people get their glue from store-bought alternatives, few know that they can make their own at home. All that is needed is some scraps of hide, water, a pot …
