The other day we showed how to use shelf brackets to hold pots over a campfire, today we will use this technique to try to distill water over a campfire. This is probably the most important test of the survival still, because if you ever have to actually rely on the still, you may […]
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The Internet Guide to Survival and Self-Reliance
You could search the internet for weeks and not find half of the expert survival sites in this unique guide. The Internet Guide to Survival and Self-Reliance comes with its own Web site to put all this information just a click away. The book, The Internet Guide to Survival and Self-Reliance teaches you how […]
How to Extract Clean, Drinkable Water From Plant Leaves
As a child I used to read about solar stills made by digging a hole in the desert and covering it with clear plastic, I was an adult by the time I actually visited a desert environment, but I was very disappointed with the results. However, by placing a plastic bag over the leaves […]
Survival Punk Paleo Food Bar
One of the friends I have made while creating this site is James Burnette of Survival Punk. While we share a strong DIY ethic, we do have a lot of differences. Most notably in the areas of fitness and nutrition… However, while out working on the land James offered me some of a Paleo […]
Knots: Figure Eight
If you are involved in either sailing or rock climbing, it is likely you know the importance of the Figure Eight knot. It is used to stop ropes from running out of retaining devices. Like the overhand knot, it will jam under strain, but unlike the Overhand, which often causes the rope to have to be […]