The arid, hot, and unforgiving desert is one of the toughest places to survive. While it is extremely difficult, it is possible with the right knowledge and skills. In this…
SODIS Method: How to purify water with sunlight
How to purify water with sunlight: If you ever find yourself in a survival situation in desperate need of safe drinking water, the SODIS Method could literally be a lifesaver….
How to use bleach to purify drinking water
After former President Trump mused about consuming disinfectants, public health officials were quick to state the dangers of doing just that. Believe it or not, there are circumstances when diluting…
How to Purify Drinking Water Using Iodine
Clean drinking water is always a necessity. This is true whether you are backpacking for 2 days or 2 weeks or in a survival situation after a disaster. Water is…
How to Boil Water for Drinking Water
In a perfect world, you would always have access to clean and safe drinking water. Sadly, this isn’t always the case and in an emergency your water source may be…
How do you wash dishes without water?
Living without running water is pretty common especially in the off-grid community. There are easy ways to fulfill your water needs in the short term, but you will need to…
Sugar in Survival Situations: Essential Energy Source or Health Hazard?
Sugar in Survival Situations Sugar is often a topic of debate in health and nutrition circles. Is sugar an essential energy source, or a health hazard? This article delves into…
7 Ways to make emergency candles
You’re having a nice, relaxing night when suddenly the power goes out. Luckily, you have a flashlight, but you want to conserve your battery just in case it ends up…
How to stay warm in the harsh winter wilderness
Wilderness survival in the harsh winter months is challenging without the benefit of central heating, a warm car, or access to a public building with heating. In this article, I…
How to keep your outdoor emergency water from freezing
Water is essential to life so it should be your top priority to keep your outdoor emergency water from freezing. Of course, indoor water storage is preferred, but it isn’t…