This is all speculation. I have never been in a zombie apocalypse, nor am I an expert in zombie apocalypses, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. Also, this is all for fun. So, the zombie ap
This solar still experiment is a fun summer STEM activity for kids. Learning how to make a solar still is also a fun survival skill for kids to learn.
Making your own sling is easy. While various materials can be used in its construction, but one of the best and easiest is paracord.
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Skin a dead animal. Smash its leg bone into a blade. And use its tendons to tie that blade to a handle. Sound gruesome? That's how you'd make a knife in the wild.
Lost your matches? No lighter? No problem! Unleash your inner survivor with 19 fire-starting methods. Reclaiming your primal power!
A recurve bow gives a traditional bow the ability to propel arrows further and with more power than a traditional bow. While it takes skill and years practice to make a perfect recurve bow, these steps will help get you started. Buy or...
Walk into any gift shop in Vermont and you'll find shelves of maple syrup, alongside t-shirts that boast "I'd tap that" with a maple tree front and center. We love syrup, we love tapping, so
It is wise to learn from the experience of others. We can look to the trials, tribulations, and lived experience of others who persevered through challenging circumstances that we ourselves may yet face. Their choices, skills, training and attitudes should inform our own. It is no stretch to say that there is nothing new under ... Read more
The term FEMA Camp can stoke conspiracies and paranoia, but they can be simple to understand and avoid. SPOILER ALERT: just be prepared.
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. I have a new curing project for you, and I’m excited because it’s so easy! Duck Ham. There’s no heat involved in this one, just an overnight cure and then air-drying– and this duck ham only takes a week […]
When the end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) arrives, we will be suddenly thrust into a new reality, one where scarcity and want are prevalent. At that point it’s too late to begin acq…
In this article, we'll examine 20 main survival pantry staples and explore some of the many meals you can make with them.
I kind of have a thing for pine trees. If you were to ask my family how I feel about pine trees, they would probably roll their eyes and groan. When it comes to our
Seit diesem Jahr ist Familie Frings mit ihrem selbst umgebauten MAN KAT1 auf Testfahrt. Nach Marokko soll es dann nach Asien gehen.
Mosquitoes certainly know how to ruin a pleasant summer evening. Avoid them this summer by using one of these unique (and very effective) tips for how to keep mosquitoes away.
Waterproof matches are expensive, but you can make your own for only a fraction of the price. Listed below are a number of effective and proven ways to make waterproof matches you can use for camping, backpacking, and emergencies. Note:...
There is an endless list of scenarios in which you would need to retreat into a bunker. The problem is
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. We spent Saturday afternoon harvesting pine pollen. I know, you’re probably wondering why we would do that! The idea had never crossed my mind, until a recent email conversation with a reader in Oregon. We were talking about wild […]
When it comes to radiation safety, the best thing you can do now is learn how to limit radiation exposure following a nuclear incident.
Cattails are an often overlooked survival food. These nutrient-rich wild edibles grow throughout the United States and are easy to find.
Emergency Duct Tape Field Stretcher: Once I got started, this ible tapped my ancient military training/skills and it took on a life of its' own. (It also led to other duct tape ideas resulting in brain overload, duct tape dreams and a measurable lack of sleep. Thanks Instructables!) T…