We can start fires with air, and how does one do this you might ask? Well, one can make a fire piston, a device that’s been around for so long to start signal, camp and cooking fires. It’s mainly composed of a piston and cylinder, using compression to rapidly heat up tinder and turn it […]
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If you remember the Hand Drill technique for building fires, this the Two Man Hand Drill technique is a modified version of that. The steps are quite similar but it’s much easier compared to the latter since, in this version, we have two people working side by side which distributes the work making it easier
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One of the things about owning a home during a meltdown or some other disaster is that it becomes a target. When your home becomes a target, you and your family become one as well. People do strange things when they feel threatened and in times of survival, they will do almost anything to stay
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Ways to Cut Your Home Electric Bill: Cutting down the electric bill has been a priority for several decades now. Different homeowners try all sorts of tricks to ensure they are not using and paying for a lot of electrical use. You have probably used many of the same tips and tricks but it may
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One of the oldest and simplest techniques to build a fire, the hand drill method employs spindle rotation and downward pressure to create friction that results in heat. This heat then creates an ember which starts our fire. This primitive way of building a fire best works in climates that are dry and it basically
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Zombies. Without the need for introducing what they are, seem to have pervaded into many of today’s culture. A global phenomenon, the undead have been glorified in countless films, video games and literary works, and we seem to just love and at the same time fear them. Originally posted 2016-06-20 14:45:13.
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Rather than consider expenses to cut, many people continue to pursue the “American Dream” or buy expensive toys to play with However, they may find themselves without a lot of extra money when a meltdown occurs. Having money saved up is important as it is your best means of survival when economic troubles hit. To
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Our bodies are composed of around 60 percent water. It cannot be said enough how vital and necessary it is for us to live. Take this into reference: dehydration can kill a person in just 3 days while death from hunger can kill in upwards of 35. Originally posted 2016-06-20 12:10:15.
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The best way to communicate and prepare is by participating in survival forums. There you will find other preppers and survivalists that can give you good preparation and survival ideas. Here’s our list of top survival forums: 1.Survivalist Boards. Survivalist Boards is a good Forum with lots of boards and members. They have a wide
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Aside from water, fire is also one of the elements that is essential to our lives. It may sound so primitive but trying to learn a basic fire building technique by the use of a friction can be a great help for your own survival. It is an excellent emergency practice whenever you are in
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Over the recent decades, canning has become a lost art. Before the 80s hit, almost every family had someone who knew how to can and store those canned goods. It is a good idea to revive that art and learn how to can again. You never know when you will need to use that skill.
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Natural disasters are increasing and becoming more frequent or powerful. To be on the safe side, it’s be vital to have a proper emergency binder for your essential documents. I’d go as far as to say a disaster safe binder is essential to include in your emergency preparation. It helps protect your essential documents and
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