Grasshoppers for protein
I have eaten all sorts of insects for food. Grasshoppers happens to be one of them. One thing about grasshoppers is they should never be consumed raw. They have parasites that can wreak havoc on your intestinal system.
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Making questionable water from nature potable
So you found a water source but you have no idea if it is potable (or drinkable) or not. You can use a water filter, but if you don’t have one of those handy, you must boil the water before you consume it. You will need a pot to hold the water.
Start a fire with steel wool and a 9V battery
I have done this in a pinch, where I happened to have a device with a 9V battery, and I had some steel wool handy in a bag for cleaning off my knife. You will need a working 9V battery and some steel wool.
Start a fire quickly with a lighter
Just because you have a lighter, it doesn’t mean you can build a proper fire quickly. Notice I didn’t say matches as I am not a fan of them. Here are steps and techniques I have used to start a camp fire fast.
Natural tinder for your fire
In a survival situation, you either may run out of your man made tinder or it seems like you can’t find what you need to start the fire. Here are some natural tinder material that will remedy the situation.
How to quickly set up your tent
Setting up your tent fast is a skill to be learned, practiced repeatedly, and practiced at least once every 3 months. Every time you set up your tent in the wilderness to practice, time yourself. Try to complete it in under 10 minutes, preferably under 5 minutes. Here are the steps that I have used…
Text message or E-mail without cell or internet
This has been a problem with many situations from power outages, fires, floods, wide internet and cell outages or lack of coverage, and many other events that causes both cell and internet outages. There are many ways to send and receive text messages without cell and internet. I began investigating how I can send and…
Rainwater Collection Systems Safe to Drink?
Cisterns or water catchment systems are a great way to collect water for purposes other than drinking, personal hygiene, and showering. I personally do not use collected rainwater for anything except for watering outdoor decorative plants and landscaping.
Rule of Threes in Survival
This is the golden rules of survival and prioritized based on time. Let’s address each one.
GMRS or ham radio for survival?
This question is often asked of me but simply put, ham radio requires passing an exam in order to obtain a license, and GMRS does not require passing an exam. GMRS goes a step further where everyone in your household can use GMRS radios once you acquire the license with the same callsign. Ham radio…