How to stockpile water in an emergency – how to treat and store water for long-term use
According to U.S. government guidelines, for emergencies, it is recommended you store at least one gallon of water per person.…
How to build a door-covered or pole-covered trench shelter for protection against elements, natural disasters, and nuclear fallout
Trench shelters utilize the massive density and inherent strength of packed soil to create a protective shelter suitable for protection…
How to make a basic clean earth filter (filtering water with gravel and dirt)
The most basic of water filters is the clean earth filter. Although not ideal for producing crystal clear clean drinking…
Flax plant – the many uses of the flax plant in the wild
The flax plant is an excellent source of food, natural fibers, and oils. Flax grows to about 4-feet tall and…
Preparing acorns to be a nutritious source of food
Many people are not aware that acorns are edible. Acorns are high in protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, and other…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Making Char Cloth (charcloth) – the essential outdoors firestarting material
Char cloth (or charred cloth) is a swatch of fabric made from vegetable linen, such as cotton, that has been…
Alcohol burning cat food can stove – easy to make, easy to carry
A Cat Food Can Stove is probably one of the easiest cooking stoves to make....
Food in a survival situation – edible plants, animals and rations to survive in the wild
Introduction You can live for several weeks without eating but regardless, food provides life-saving energy...
Water in a Survival Situation
Water is one of your most urgent needs in a survival situation. You can’t live...
There are various types of fires – each with their own purpose
There are several methods for laying a fire and each has advantages. The situation you are in will determine which…
Using animals as food in the wild.
Introduction One of man’s most urgent requirements is food. In contemplating virtually any hypothetical survival...
How to start a fire in the wild (using bow drill, hand drill, flint, and other methods)
Always light your fire from the upwind side. Make sure you lay the tinder, kindling, and fuel so that your…
How to build a belowground shelter to provide protection from the elements
A belowground (underground) shelter provides many advantages over an above-ground shelter. A belowground shelter can not only insulate you from…
Desert shelters – how to build an efficient shelter in desert conditions
In the dry, arid, desert environment, you must consider the time, effort, and material needed to make a shelter. Any…
How to make a beach shade shelter.
Beach Shade Shelter The beach shade shelter protects you from the sun, wind, rain, and...
How to build a Three-Pit Snow Shelter.
Tree-Pit Snow Shelter If you are in a cold, deep, snow-covered area where evergreen trees...
How to build a Debris Hut Shelter.
Debris Hut For warmth and ease of construction, the debris hut is one of the...
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