10 Survival Skills And Hobbies That Can Save Your Life. Photo – Pixabay (PD) In many survival situations, skills and knowledge matter more than your survival equipment. Knowing the right set of skills can help you through the worst kind of scenarios. Here is a list of skills and hobbies …
image © Marek – fotolia.com When you are in survival or camping situations, waterproof matches can be extremely beneficial. They may also be useful at home. If you are going on an intensive week long hike or living off the grid, it is better to have multiple means of starting …
images © http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7-4R9w6X4w This video, from the Intense Angler channel, demonstrates how to create a “zero” alcohol stove. The materials are very inexpensive – a couple of aluminum cans – and a few simple household tools are required. The stove is named the “zero” alcohol stove because it does not …
How To Make Your Shoes Waterproof. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnFQy49mank It’s possible to obtain shoes with synthetic fabrics with built-in water-resistant properties and sprays that will waterproof any type of gear. However most “ordinary” shoes are not waterproof – and so this old school waterproofing techniques useful to know. In the …
Video: How To Survive On A Desert Island. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKs-kTaKv2o When stranded on a desert island, it is important to have certain skills in order to survive. The video offers tips on how to do just that, from building a shelter to finding food. The most important thing in …
Video: Traditional Rope Making. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By8K5mKSwDA Here’s a video tutorial from a TV series called “Edwardian Farm” that shows the traditional method of rope making that was commonly used around 100 years ago. It’s great to see this old craft is still being practised today and to think about …
Video: Easy Fire Pit Build. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DToPhKv2vYM This short video gives a step-by-step guide to the materials and methods needed to construct a simple fire pit in your yard. There’s no need for cement in this design so the fire pit is quick to make and could be moved …
How To Build A 16 Brick Rocket Stove For 6 Dollars! Photo – CampingSurvivalBlog.com A rocket stove is an elegant-yet-simple stove design that generates high temperatures, with near-complete combustion of fuel. It does this by means of an enclosed chamber with a vertical chimney, which creates a strong convection effect …
How To Make Your Own DIY Solar Oven. Photo – greenterrafirma.com We discovered a great tutorial on how to make your very own solar oven! The link to the full tutorial is after our commentary. The oven can be used for a variety of dishes and works well for roasting …
How To Tell If An Egg Is Fresh. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAUThul1Czo Eggs have been eaten since prehistoric times, in both hunting societies and in more recent cultures where birds were domesticated. Fresh eggs are always the best and this video by mikeo1223 will show you and ultra-simple trick that can …