Ivana Knezevic 
While any ordinary object like a stick or a rock can be used as a weapon, history shows us that with a little creativity, the resources around us can create some pretty powerful tools. A weapon is any device used with the intent to inflict damage or harm to a living being, structure, or system. … Read more
Hand-powered drilling tools have been used for millennia. Many of their variations are used as friction fire starters, but the technology is applicable to boring holes in certain materials such as wood, bone, stone, and pottery as well. With a bit of patience and will, you can have a fire source that predates your existence … Read more
Nick Drossos has a channel on YouTube where he teaches personal self-defense. In this video, he shows us what to do when someone comes at you with a gun at point-blank range. The truth is most of these fancy techniques don’t work in reality. You cannot calculate and predict an entire sequence of defense (especially against an … Read more
Let’s say you’re about to do some campfire cooking and have everything you need to make your favorite delicious trail tacos except for shredded cheese. Don’t worry, if you’ve got a soda or beer can, we can turn that block of Cheddar into shredded cheese. How To Make a DIY Cheese Grater 1. Empty Can and Punch Holes In One … Read more
This Portable Water Filter Could Save Your Life. Could you survive without clean water? Have you wondered what would happen if you ran out of water? Do you ever go camping, hiking or backpacking? Are you looking for a backup plan if your water becomes contaminated? Want to upgrade your bug-out bag for emergencies? What … Read more
It doesn’t matter how many times you tell a stupid tourist, they always try to press their luck in places like Yellowstone. These people are laughing but have no idea how close they just came to losing a child. There is no such thing as a “tame” buffalo. One flick of the head will break … Read more
We’ve talked in length about bug out bags, and bugging in or fortifying your home, but we haven’t covered bug-out locations that much. A bug-out location is an off-grid retreat you and your family can safely travel to when the masses start looting for food. In America, finding a rural piece of land is the easy part. … Read more
A Swedish Torch is a method of a campfire that allows you to burn a log clean and even, without much upkeep. This is good if you don’t have time for a fire pit, have limited wood, or want to do some cooking. Benefits of a Swedish Fire Log or Canadian Candle According to Fresh Off … Read more