Escape from zip ties? It’s not as hard as you think to escape from plastic handcuffs
Plastic handcuffs (aka FlexiCuffs, Riot Cuffs, or Zip Ties) are popular with military and law enforcement officials when mass arrests…
Making homemade deodorant in a survival situation.
We've frequently mentioned on Wilderness Arena, two important aspects of survival that many may find surprising – cleanliness and state…
The importance of soap and how to make it in a survival situation.
When you find yourself in a wilderness survival situation, cleanliness and hygiene are often not at the top of your…
Snipers – how they operate and how to avoid their gun sights
Professional snipers, particularly military-trained snipers, are well versed in marksmanship, field craft, reconnaissance, observation, surveillance, target acquisition and of course,…
How to open a metal can without using a can opener.
It happens to the best of us. You have the food but forgot the eating utensils or plates. When it…
How to build an efficient fire using a single log – the Swedish Fire Torch
The Swedish Fire Torch, also known as a Canadian Candle, is a simple and efficient method to make a fire…
Scientist say current solar activity cycle is weakest in over 100 years – weather impact unknown
Its production of magnetism, activity, and winds have great implications for our planet but hey, it’s a “variable star” and…
When it comes to fire tinder in a survival situation, you have dozens of resources available
As any good survivalist knows, when caught in a survival situation, one of the first tasks at hand will be…
Gearward’s “Compact Survival Cord” rivals 550-paracord in strength and functionality
Survivalists recognize the importance of traditional 550 paracord. It’s strong, compact, easy to work with, and provides all the characteristic…
How to make Napalm (recipe for simple homemade napalm)
Napalm is the generic name for the mixture of a flammable petroleum substance, typically diesel gasoline, with a thickening or…
Easy recipe for healthy, high calorie Survival Food Bars
Here's a treat for survivalists, backpackers, hikers, or anyone else looking for a dense, high-calorie food source that is non-perishable,…
California Senate passes SB 53 gun control laws – includes $50 fee and background check to purchase ammo
This week, the State of California continued to prove, boast almost, that they are out of touch with the rest…
Arc welding using car batteries and quarters.
Imagine the apocalypse has struck, zombies are running wild, and civilization as we know it has basically ceased to exist–…
U.N. General Secretary warns that the world is set to run out of drinkable water
U.N. General Secretary Ban Ki-moon issued a stern warning yesterday when he announced that the world is set to run…
Build a cheap min-greenhouse out of old shelving units
A greenhouse is great for starting off young seedlings or growing plants year-round. By utilizing transparent barriers around the greenhouse…
Eat bugs for survival? The U.N. says it’s a good idea in new promotion for Entomophagy
The U.N. has begun promoting edible insects as a low-fat, high protein food for people, pets, and livestock. According to…
Is human waste OK to use for compost or fertilizer?
Any farmer will tell you that when it comes to efficiently growing food, compost is "black gold". But some fear…
How to make a powerful survival bow out of cheap PVC pipe
There are a couple of ways to make a PVC bow. In a pinch, you can simply take a 4-6…
How to tap a pine tree to collect pine tree sap
Pine tree sap can be tapped and used to make paint and resin products. It makes a great water-proof sealant…
