There are two very important elements to successful primitive cooking. First you must have something to cook. For this you may want to consult our booklets entitled “Primitive Survival Techniques” or “Primitive Hunting & Fishing Technologies”. Cooking in the wilderness... (Continue reading)
WATER FROM AN OLD HAND PUMP Many of us have seen those old water hand pumps but few of us REMEMBER or know how to make them pumping water. Before one starts to pump himself crazy and not get any water,... (Continue reading)
Dig a hole in the ground about 5-6 ft. long and 9 inches deep; fill it up with rocks and sticks, catch on fire, fill the hole up with dirt and put plastic over dirt and it will be hot.... (Continue reading)
Here are two good shelters to used if you are stranded without one. The first is made from down tree branches, Find a branch with a good size y at one end and place it against a good size... (Continue reading)
Should sleeping bags be made of down or synthetic? What sleeping bag is best for camping, hiking or backpacking? A guide to make your decision easier. First off it should at least be rated for the lowest possible temperature you’ll encounter.... (Continue reading)
When birth is imminent and medical help is unavailable, it is important to understand the normal course of labor and childbirth. The mother and anyone who is helping can make the birth easier and safer by knowing exactly what is... (Continue reading)
Heating Coal stores well if kept in a dark place and away from moving air. Air speeds deterioration and breakdown, causing it to burn more rapidly. Coal may be stored in a plastic-lined pit or in sheds, bags, boxes, or barrels... (Continue reading)
Most of the alternatives require a fire or flame, so use caution. More home fires are caused by improper usage of fires used for light than for any other purpose. Especially use extra caution with children and flame. Teach them... (Continue reading)
By Paloma O’Riley There are no emergencies for those who are truly prepared. –James Talmadge Stevens Somewhere between predictions of technological doomsday and those who say that Y2K is the invention of rabid money-hungry consultants, lies reality. In the absence of hard facts and data,... (Continue reading)
When you just want to get out of the elements for a little while, one of these may be the answer, they provide minimal protection and could never be described as comfortable, but they may make the difference between life... (Continue reading)