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Urban Survival Lamp: A brief power outage might leave you without power for an extended period of time. A very simple lamp can be made from materials which are available in practically every household in the following manner: A cheap glass tumbler is partly filled with water and then about 1/2 in. of safe, light…
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This time: The improvised storm-proof oil Lamp. Key Element: The lamp flame protector. A clear glass Chimney is a great and practical way to shield open flame, make lamp light brighter and prevent blow out. How to: Tie a string around the jar glass, soak it with fuel and sett it on fire, then plung…
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This time: Evasion encampment security system. To rest safely, it is essential to devise and use some sort of early warning system. This alarm system may consist of constructing wire or line with sound-producing devices attached. Be aware: this system works for the enemy as well and may prove to alert enemy forces to your…
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Snake Awareness. Educate yourself about the types of snakes found in your area. This way you will know what to look for, which types of snakes are dangerous, and what you can do if you come in contact with one. Snake Safety Tips. If you see a snake while hiking, do not panic! Back away…
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This time: How to use Oak Bark for a medical selftreatment. Oak bark was being used by Native Americans as a remedy for many conditions. These benefits include acting as an astringent, an antiseptic and an anti-inflammatory. You can use the herb to treat illnesses, wounds and other physical problems. The astringent action of oak…
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The fuzz matchstick trick: Feather sticks, tinder or fuzz sticks, are one of the best ways to get a fire going when kindling is hard to come by. Fundamentally, a feather stick is just a branch that has had long, thin strips shaved off of it in order to provide more surface area – the…
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This time: Improvised Oil lamp, based on the Kudlik (Inuit lamp, originally with a stone base, lit by whale or seal oil. The Kudlik was used for heat, melting snow, cooking and drying clothes). . Sardines can: The oil (olive oil) is of course useful energy when consumed, but it can provide an emergency heat…
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Tea strainer: improvised Rescue Signaling Technique Signaling for rescue in any survival situation is extremely important. The more signaling ‘know-how’ tactics you have in your “Trick-Bag” the better your chances are of rescue. 1) Stuff the tea strainer with birch bark. 2) Light the Birch bark (wait for a short time, then perform step 3)…
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Power Blackout! Here’s a way to lighten up the situation: The “All in One” Survival Lantern. The key to it is a butane cigarette lighter! Cheap, simple and effective. Tell Us What You Think: How would you prepare in order to survive a long-term blackout?
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If your BIC-lighter runs out of fuel or you’ve only got a spark, you can still light a fire. The lean-to is a classic shelter around the world. But is not quite as efficient of a shelter as the TV shows and books would lead us to believe. It offers little in the way of…
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Prepper´s homemade fire booster. Packaged in small containers, it can be taken on camping trips in order to kindle a campfire or be used as a barbecue lighter at home. Put a tin with tree resin in a water bath. Once it melts, olive oil can be added (The mixing ratio between tree resin and…
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If your camp fire threatens to extinguish, a fire booster can it bring back to life. Dry tree resin is such a fire booster.
