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
There are a few things you can do to treat a burn on your hand from a hot pan. Ibuprofen will relieve the pain and inflammation, while ice or cold compresses can reduce swelling. If the burn is very severe, you may need to go to the hospital for further treatment. Symptoms of a Burn … Read more
If you slice your skin open in the outdoors, and you can’t get to an ER, you’re going to need to know how to stop the bleeding and patch yourself up, or you won’t be coming home. How to Make Stitches or Sutures with Paracord Most quality paracord has at least 7 strands, which form … Read more
This week we’ve shown different first aid emergencies and how those emergencies can be handled using paracord. You can make a tourniquet, create sutures for a gash, or assemble an easy splint for a broken bone. But if your patient can’t move, you need to take this a step further. How To Make a Paracord Stretcher First Untie Your Cord and … Read more