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13 Ways Paracord Could Actually Save Your Life

If you’ve ever browsed a survival site or read a book about survivalism, you’ve no doubt heard of paracord. There are countless articles about it, and it’s considered a staple in any bug out bag. But...

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17 Survival Uses for PVC Pipes

Sensible Prepper recently uploaded a new “survival uses” video, this time on PVC. He shows how to use PVC pipe as a canteen, a bucket, a periscope, a sharp weapon, a survival cache, and more. I’ve...

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500+ Ways You Can Reuse Trash

In my browser I have a folder where I’ve bookmarked dozens of my favorite articles from around the web. They’re usually articles full of links and resources that I refer to over and over. One of my...

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98 Amazing Uses for Bandanas

Bandanas are incredibly versatile. They’re just little pieces of cloth, yet they can be used in so many ways: making fire, filtering water, cleaning gear, building shelter, treating the wounded… the...

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5 Awesome Uses For Drinking Straws

It’s time for another “uses for” post. Originally I was going to write my own article about the uses for drinking straws, but I didn’t have a very long list, and this video I found sums it up better...

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20 Survival Uses for Chap Stick

When you’re making a survival kit or bug out bag, it’s best to pack items that have multiple uses. This way you’ll be prepared for all types of situations without taking up more space than necessary....

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25 Bobby Pin Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind

If you enjoy learning about alternative uses for everyday household items, you should definitely subscribe to Sensible Prepper’s Youtube channel. He has made videos about survival uses for coat...

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21 Survival Uses For Plastic Grocery Bags

Every time you go to the grocery store, you’re offered free supplies for your survival stockpile. I’m talking about plastic grocery bags–the ones that are constantly under scrutiny by environmental...

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22 Ways To Reuse Old Bed Sheets

In almost any home, you can find one or two old bed sheets crumpled up in the back of a closet. They sit there for years, and eventually they get thrown out when someone moves or decides to do some...

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15 Survival Uses for Ziploc Bags

Readers of this site already know that I love stockpiling multipurpose items. That last thing you want to do is fill your closets and bug out bags with one-hit-wonders that take up space but only do...

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16 Survival Uses For Plastic Bottles

Sensible Prepper is pretty much the king of finding survival uses for everyday items. In the past, I’ve shared his videos on uses for condoms, bobby pins, paper clips, and wire coat hangers. And today,...

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21 Survival Uses for Metal Coffee Cans

You know you’re a prepper when you have all kinds of containers in various shapes and sizes stashed away in the garage or shed. You know you can use all those old butter containers, plastic yogurt...

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