How to Prepare and Eat Acorns in the Field Acorns are an abundant, tasty and nutritious food source that not a lot of people think about while they’re in the woods. They make for a nice snack as well as a way to offset some nutritional deficits that are common in wilderness survival situations. Let’s …
Good Remedies for Treating Fungal Infections Did you know that there are more than 50,000 different forms of fungi out there? Fortunately, our bodies are built to resist most of them. However, there are a few fungal infections that are common, persistent and can be difficult to treat. The good news is that there are …
How to Make a Forge Out of a Fire Extinguisher You can turn a fire extinguisher canister into a very hot and efficient forge in a few simple steps. This option is far superior to using aluminum cans or other thin material as the thickness of the metal of the fire extinguisher will absorb a …
Make a Razor Blade and Milk Carton Survival Knife Everyone should have a good survival and pocket knife on hand in every bug-out-bag and survival kit. However, it’s also a good idea to have a backup knife in case these get lost or damaged. Let’s take a look at a very simple way that you …
How to Turn Bleach into a Safe Antiseptic Bleach by itself can be toxic if ingested and harmful to the skin. However, you can process ordinary household bleach into a safe and effective antiseptic solution that can kill germs, clean wounds and minimize the destruction of surrounding tissues and cells. Take a look at this …
Repair Batteries With Epsom Salts If you have a vehicle or machine battery that doesn’t hold a charge or is plain dead, you may be able to bring it back to life with some Epsom salts. These minerals create a chemical reaction within batteries that can increase their longevity while potentially enhancing their charge time …
Building a Simple Dakota Fire Hole A Dakota fire hole is a time-honored way to build a fire that, surprisingly, many people do not take advantage of. It is a very simple and efficient technique that can be used almost anywhere, and it is also resistant to inclement weather. You can build one with your …
Why Everyone Should Plant a Survival Garden Did you know that a huge percentage of the food we eat comes from seeds produced by a handful of companies? Did you know that these companies produce seeds that have been genetically modified, sold and integrated into our food supply without really evaluating potential health risks to …
5 Basic Knots That Everyone Should Know There are dozens of different knots out there, and each one serves a purpose that is intended make securing and transporting things easier. Learning a few basic knots will provide you with a skill that can save time while also maintaining the security of the lashing. Let’s take …
Add a Pinch of Salt to Your Drinking Water Salt has been getting a bad rap for years now, especially due to obnoxious levels of sodium in processed and prepared foods. However, we all need salt to survive, and the body uses it to bring water into cells and carry waste out. Believe it or …
