12 Different Uses for Paracord
Paracord (short for parachute cord) is one of the most versatile materials that you’re ever going to run into. We don’t think they can really develop anything that fits the bill quite like paracord does, …
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Clever Ideas for Old Tires: From Gardening to Flip Flops
You just got brand new tires for your car, but you have no idea what you should do with the old tires. You could take them to the dump, where they will likely be burned …
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Epsom Salt: Does It Expire, and What Happens If It Does?
Many people have heard of Epsom salt but are not sure what it is or does. Epsom salt isn’t like table salt; it is a naturally occurring mineral compound that can be used for various …
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Political Turmoil and How to Prep for it
Political turmoil is currently shaping the way the country runs. In the US, our stock market has crashed after a single presidential press conference, we’ve seen political power moves that prevented Americans from receiving a …
Should Preppers Buy a Military Surplus Gas Mask?
We talk a lot about disasters on this site and preparing for them effectively. Some of the potential SHTF situations we discuss include hostile takeovers, homeland invasion, and chemical warfare. We don’t know what the …
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Is There a Way to Dry Firewood Fast?
Wet firewood is completely useless. You need your firewood to be bone dry to effectively catch and consistently add to your campfire and flame, otherwise you’re just up the creek with no paddle in sight. …
How to Make Your DIY Bow and Arrow
It’s an SHTF situation, you’re out in the wilderness, and you fear that one gunshot could be enough to invite trouble into your campsite, concealed from prying eyes. You’d be right to worry. When society …
Can Survival Tools be Used as Survival Weapons?
Yes and no! You can’t just walk up to someone with a Swiss Army Knife and expect to either intimidate them, or deal enough damage that you can escape. They’re not self-defense weapons, even though …
Should You Hoard Gasoline in an Emergency Event?
The world isn’t running solely on green energy. Not yet. Gasoline is still the number one fuel source in the world, and it’s probably what your car is running off of (Tesla will catch up, …
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How to Sharpen Your Survival Hatchet
You’re preparing for the worst, and one of the most beneficial tools you can possibly have at your disposal is a survival hatchet. Utility, self-defense, you name it, your survival hatchet can fill the role. …