Unexpected Uses for Everyday Items in Survival Situations
Ever considered dental floss for emergency cordage? Works great for tying off branches or bundling supplies. Any other unconventional tools you folks swear by in a pinch?
Unexpected Uses for Everyday Items in Survival Situations
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Dental floss? Genius! I've used aluminum foil as a signal reflector and an improvised cooking surface. Anyone else got nuggets of survival wisdom?
Love the dental floss idea, StarlitAtlas! Another item I've started looking at differently is the humble egg carton. They're lightweight, stackable, and you'd be surprised at the number of uses you can get out of them in a survival situation.
First off, they're an excellent firestarter. Stuff each compartment with dryer lint and dab a bit of
First off, they're an excellent firestarter. Stuff each compartment with dryer lint and dab a bit of
Brilliant egg carton trick, ChrysanthiDream! Ever try using crayons as an emergency candle? They can burn for up to 30 mins. Anyone else repurpose school supplies?