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
Everyone who loves camping knows just how important a quality camping chair is. It should be supportive and made of durable materials, especially if it is meant to be used by big men and women. Today, we are going to talk about the best camping chairs for heavy people and the special features they should … Read more
Putting a condom inside your first aid kit is a good idea for various reasons. Today I’m going to outline a few of the more useful survival uses for condoms that I learned from Sensible Prepper. Ways a Condom Can Save Your Life 1. Water Carrier You can carry water with you by filling up … Read more
Knowing how to think on your feet and out of the box is an important skill to have in an SHTF situation. When a problem or situation arises, being able to think creatively to make things from what you have or scavenged is invaluable. Not everyone has an EDC knife or tactical pen on them when SHTF. So you … Read more
A spear is a pole weapon consisting of a shaft, usually of wood and a pointed head. The head may be the sharpened end of the shaft itself, it may be fire-hardened, or it may be an attached piece of flint, obsidian, iron, steel or bronze. Along with the ax, knife, and club, it is … Read more