You’ve probably heard from multiple people anything can be fixed with duct tape. This versatile adhesive product can be used to hold things together, patch holes, and handle any situation where you need something to stick. Before using it around the house though, you may be wondering if it is flammable and can catch fire. …
Pasta is one of the best prepper foods you can stockpile as it’s easy to prepare, stores well, and is inexpensive. The versatility lies in the number of dishes that can be prepared from it and the calorie-dense nature of the carbohydrates within. Even without any special storage methods, pasta can hold its own for …
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Everyone’s story is the same: their pantries all have at least one bag of old dried beans that you bought way back that was intended for a now-forgotten recipe. Dried beans are a great source of nutrition, but their prep time can be a deterrent for many. When you do happen to stumble across that …
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Water is critical in a survival situation, even in the winter. Humidity is generally lower in the wintertime, and that means our bodies expel moisture at a greater rate than in other seasons. This means in a survival situation you need to find a source of water, and fast as dehydration symptoms can start quickly. …
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One of the most important components of an arrow is the fletching. The style and material that make up this part of the arrow can determine its effectiveness and potential long-term durability. The fletching is designed to keep the shaft of an arrow straight during flight by making it spin as it leaves the bow. …
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All it takes is the right natural disaster or survival situation to make it incredibly difficult to obtain fresh water. Water treatment plants can go down, water mains can burst, or you could simply have to leave your home as soon as possible. Some people with pools might think that they have a clean supply …
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It’s hard to believe that the Ferro rod wasn’t the first type of firestarter that uses combustible elements to start a fire. Magnesium has been used to start fires for hundreds of years and it is the seventh most abundant element in the world and is usually found inside the earth’s crust. How exactly do …
Flour is one of those staples found in every pantry across the globe. It’s used in cuisine from every culture in the world as it’s the main ingredient in many kinds of pasta, bread, and other baked goods. Unfortunately, flour has a shorter than expected expiration date since it is greatly affected by bugs and …
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Widely considered one of the pioneering tools of fire starting, flint and steel is still commonly used today in a variety of situations. This is largely due to its versatility and effectiveness in adverse conditions. Traditionally, starting a fire with flint and steel is considered a bushcrafter’s favorite method and you can easily start fires …
If you’re into traditional outdoor living or even a modern-day prepper looking for ways to improve a bug-out bag you have more than likely heard of flint and steel. For everyone else, if modern heating conveniences ever get disrupted then this will be one of the ways you’ll start a fire for heat. Flint and …
