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Some “weeds” have medicinal properties that can be very useful. Mullein is one of those useful plants you should consider finding and using.

Modify a Zippo lighter to be a more reliable source of fire in your survival kit. Learn why a Zippo is better than matches and a Bic lighter when needing to start a fire in an emergency. Pimp your Zippo to up your survival game.

Will concrete blocks “explode” if you make a rocket stove out of them? Here’s feedback I got.

I’m going to share parts of a recent Mississippi River canoe experience with you – sit back, relax and enjoy the river’s peace and tranquility.

The pocket chain saw is basically a 36-in chainsaw blade, with handles on each end. As a survival wood cutter, it could be very valuable.

In a real survival scenario there won’t be any grocery stores to go buy soap or supplies. Learning to make soap is a very good skill to learn…before you actually need to use it!

Take care of your feet, and they will take care of you. That overused, mossy old cliche’ is in every survival manual, and that’s because it is true. If you can’t walk because of sore feet, your safety is compromised, and all sorts of problems will develop.

Many commercial personal survival kits include hooks, sinkers and fishing line. I don’t see much value in fishing equipment as part of an emergency survival tool. Here’s why.

If you are in an area with pine trees, you can probably find pitchwood, one of the most effective waterproof firestarters ever.

There is a lot to be said for a knife that is just enough, or just right. The Ultralite Field Knife may be just enough for what you need.