Survival Scout Tips
16 Uses for Rubbing Alcohol in Emergency Situations
Most Americans have a powerful emergency preparedness tool in their medicine cabinets. That tool is rubbing alcohol. We tend to associate rubbing alcohol with wound cleaning, but there are far...
18 Uses for #10 Cans
#10 cans can do more than just store food for decades. They can be recycled to help with a variety of household uses, as well as emergency preparedness.
Baking Soda – An Emergency Preparedness Staple
Baking soda is in most households for baking and as a natural deodorizer. Baking soda can also be used for cleaning, medicinal purposes, and personal hygiene, making it an ideal product for preparedness.
25 Ways to Use Duct Tape in an Emergency
When it comes to go-to supplies for survival, duct tape is at the top of the list. Yes, duct tape. Let’s put it this way--if duct tape is a go-to...
Salt: The Survival Essential in Everyone’s Pantry
Salt is a common pantry staple for many reasons beyond adding flavor to food. Read on to learn how salt serves a variety of purposes in survival situations.
40 Reasons Vinegar Should Be in Your Preparedness Toolkit
Vinegar is the cheap multipurpose item everyone needs in their preparedness toolkit. Vinegar is essential because it is used for preserving food, cleaning, and healing.
4 Off-Grid Laundry Methods
Off-grid laundry methods are a must-know if and when you lose power due to a disaster. From foot-powered washers to a bucket and toilet plunger, check out these alternative method.
Ditch the Bleach: 6 Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide can be used for a variety of disinfecting and cleaning purposes and comes in handy during disasters. Here are six uses and you can add more.
6 Unconventional Ways To Start A Fire In An Emergency
Knowing how to start a fire is critical for survival. But what if you lack the basic supplies? Learn six unconventional ways to start a fire in an emergency.
How People Got Creative with the PG&E Blackouts
Repeated planned blackouts in California have thrown over 2 million people into the dark too often in recent weeks. Discover inspiring stories of how residents coped--and what we can learn from them. This may only spread and become more common - nationwide.
12 Unusual Household Items That Can Save Your Life
From safety pins to perfume, there are a range of household items that can come in handy during disasters: here are 12 of them.
The Secret About Emergency Blankets...
They can be used in a wide variety of ways in different survival situations. Discover nine ways lightweight emergency blankets can come in handy and potentially save your life.
