Survival Prepping

Survival Prepping is dedicated to posting content that includes wilderness survival guides, building bug out bags or BOBs, escaping a city, self defense tactics, food, water, and anything else that will be needed in a SHTF or TEOTWAWKI situation.

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How To Make a Gas Mask for Survival

How to Make a Survival Gas Mask

A gas mask is something I don't carry in my bug out bag because the likelihood of a chemical attack in my area in not likely.

However, just because you don't have a piece of survival gear, you should still know how to make your own, just in case SHTF.

Black Scout Survival put this video together with a step-by-by step guide on exactly how to make a Gas Mask. You could always go buy your own mask, but here are the household items you will have to scrounge up before you begin.

Here’s what you’ll need for a DIY Gas Mask

2-liter bottle (rinsed out, label and cap removed).

Soda can.

Thick rubber bands.

Cotton pad rounds.

Duct tape.

Medical tape.

Activated charcoal (not pills, but a large container like you’d find on the aquarium isle).

Here’s how to make it:

Use scissors to cut off the bottom of the 2-liter, right where it starts to curve.

Cut off about 1/4 of the side of the bottle, down to where it starts to curve toward the top. Round off that end.

Use medical tape to pad the rough edges you just cut (optional).

Put duct tape around the bottom and fold it over to pad the rough edges on the bottom.

Put duct tape down the edges of the section you cut out and fold it over to pad that as well.

Use scissors to cut multiple breather holes in the bottom of the soda can.

Cut off the bottom of the can, about two inches from the bottom, creating a small can.

Put a cotton round in the bottom of the small can.

Pour a layer of activated charcoal onto the cotton round.

Put a cotton round on top of the activated charcoal.

Use duct tape to tape a cotton round to the top of the small can.

Poke a hole in the center of the cotton round.

Use that hole to fit your new filter over the 2-liter’s spout.

Use duct tape to tape the filter to the 2-liter.

At this point, put the gas mask up to your face and make sure you can breathe through it, otherwise you’ll want to add more holes to the can.

Break a rubber band. Now poke holes at the two corners near the top of the mask.

Run the rubber band through one hole and tie a knot, then run the other end of the rubber band through the other hole and tie a knot.

Put it on and make sure there’s a good seal all the way around.

https://survivalhax.com/blogs/survivalhax/how-to-make-a-gas-mask-for-survival

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What EDC Gear do you carry?

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Here are 7 earthquake survival tips you should know.

We're all bound to witness a large earthquake in our lifetime. Whether you live in Southern California, or in the alps - tectonic are always moving, and the results are disastrous.  

Here are 7 earthquake survival tips you should know.

1. Secure Windows and items that could fall or break.

2. Go to the part of your house with the highest structural integrity like a door frame or under something sturdy and heavy like a table or desk.

3. Do not stop on or under bridges. If the ground starts shaking while on a bridge, your #1 priority is getting off that bridge.

4. Stay away from tall structures and buildings. Find an open area like a field until the quake stops.

5. Completely pull off of the shoulder of roads. Roads can crack and swallow cars. Try to get completely off the asphalt.

6. Create a bug out bag or a 72 hour kit that includes food, water, and a first aid kit.

7. Designate a bug out location your family will meet at when the phones are down.

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How Strong Can Hurricanes Get?

We know that hurricanes come in 5 categories, and over the last few weeks, we saw what happens when powerful hurricanes like Irmaand Harvey hit land.  The site isn’t pretty.

But a lot of people don’t know just HOW powerful hurricane winds can get. I’ve seen a few comments saying they should just build stronger houses in the south.  While that may help, even a brick house is going to have trouble standing up to a hurricane.

Here is how strong hurricanes can actually get

Category 1

Wind speeds of 74 - 95 MPH.

Roofs can lose shingles, tree branches can snap, and power lines can be downed.

Category 2

Wind speeds of 96 - 110 MPH.

Winds this strong can damage sturdy homes and severely damage trailer parks and lighter homes.

Full grown trees with shallow roots can be blown over.

Category 3

Wind speeds of 111 - 129 MPH.

Sturdy houses will take severe damage including windows, roofs, and possibly doors.

A sturdy foundation can still handle these winds.

Category 4

Wind speeds of 130 - 156 MPH

Hurricanes this powerful will completely dismantle the roof of a well-built home.

Strong trees can be uprooted or snapped in half if they have deep roots.

Category 5

Wind speeds of 157 MPH or more.

Most homes, even sturdy ones will be completely destroyed. The cleanup effort will take months, and the area will not be livable in the near future.

The deadliest hurricane in US history was Galveston Hurricane in 1900 which killed 6,000 - 12,000 people. The wind speeds were 145 miles per hour, making it a category 4 storm. Very similar in strength to Irma and Harvey, but we did not have the proper warning and bug out systems in place in those days that we do now.

Full video here.

https://survivalhax.com/blogs/survivalhax/how-strong-can-hurricanes-get

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7 Important Tips to Prepare For Your First Hunting Trip | Prepper's Will

If you are planning for your first hunting trip or you are curious about going hunting, the following tips can help you prepare both mentally and physically.

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The Tactical Credit Card Tool by Survival Hax is a thin tool card that slides into any credit card or driver's license slot on a wallet.  This little multitool packs a mean punch and can assist in several emergency situations.

Not just a  survival tool

Whether you need to cut a thread off your clothing at the office or you need a toothpick after a meal, this super thin card will keep you prepared.  The Tactical Credit Card Tool comes in a gift box sleeve.

Knife

The knife has a grip that fits between your fingers.  The blade is partially serrated and has a fishing line cutter on the tip. The center of the blade has a hex tool which can be used to tighten 3 different bolt sizes.

Blade Sharpener

What good is a knife if you can’t keep it razor sharp? The side of your tool comes equipped with a knife sharpening stone so you can keep your blades purring.

Magnifying Glass

Use it to read a receipt, small print on a pill bottle, or to harness the power of the sun. Great to have if your tinder is damp.

Compass

Find your way home or to the nearest watering hole.

Ruler

The top of the card has a metric ruler for precise measurements.

Bottle Opener

This doubles as a hook, bottle opener, and screw tool. You never know when you’ll need to tighten one.

Toothpick

Dismantle a bomb or get the kale out of your teeth on a first date.

Tweezers

With these tweezers you can pull any splinter.  Use the magnifying glass if it’s small.

Fire Starter Flint

We’ve added a magnesium fire starter because starting a fire with a magnifying glass alone can take a lot of time.

Everything is packaged into a protective gift box.  We've also added additional survival items to the gift box to make this a more complete survival kit.

The following items have been included as "Add ons."

Paracord

Mend your clothing or shoe laces on the go with this 550 paracord.

Emergency Whistle

Whistle for help or scare a snarling dog away. Our motto at Survival Hax is that it’s better to have it and not need it, than it is to need it and not have it.

Specs and package details:

Size: 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.2 inches

1 x Protective Sleeve

1 x Gift Box

1 x Free Paracord

1 x Free Emergency Whistle

1 x Credit Card Tool

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3 Survival Hacks If You Lose Power

Now that the hurricanes have left a lot of Americans underwater and without power, it'd be a good idea to know what you can still do without running water or electricity.

3 Survival Hacks If You Lose Power

Here are 3 survival hacks by Van Prepper that cover tinder collecting if it's wet outside, flushing a toilet without running water, and making fire without matches or a fire starter.

1. Dryer Lint makes great tinder

If you're trying to start a fire after a big storm, it's going to be tough finding dry tinder outside. Lucky for you, your dryer is packed full of dry fire starting tinder.  It's called lint, and just one bag of it will start hundreds of fires.

Lucky for you, your dryer is packed full of dry fire starting tinder.  It's called lint, and just one bag of it will start hundreds of fires.

2. You can flush toilets without running water

When your water gets shut down, the common rule for most families is "don't use the toilets in the house." Nobody wants to eat or sleep in a house with full toilets.

But that is just a myth. With a bucket of water, you can use good old fashioned gravity to kick start the pipes into flushing.

3. No fire starter? No problem.

If you don't have matches, a lighter, or some kind of fire starter, you're going to have a tough time cooking any food. Here are two ways to start fires with batteries.

Steel wool and a 9-volt battery

Find a 9-volt battery and a steel wool wash cloth.

Touch both positive and negative ends to the wool.

Put some tinder on top.

Chewing gum wrapper and a AA battery

Grab a gum wrapper and a AA battery.

Cut the wrapper down the middle to make a strip.

Touch an end of each strip to the positive and negative.

Add tinder when the wrapper catches fire.

Be sure to check out last week's survival hacks if you missed em'!

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How To Survive a Nuclear Attack

If you had asked me a year ago how important it is to prep for a nuclear attack I would have put it pretty low on my list.

More likely than an alien invasion or a zombie apocalypse but not by much.  Today my tune has changed a bit, mainly because of the way North Korea has been firing ballistic missiles into the air like they’re bottle rockets.

If you do find yourself in a situation where the United States gets nuked, the truth is, there isn’t much you can do if you’re within the blast range. But if you find yourself still able to breath after the mushroom cloud, here’s what you can do.

1. Get Inside or Underground

Put as many walls between you as possible. Just because the blast didn’t take you out, doesn’t mean the air won’t be volatile. An unground bunker or basement with thick walls is best.

2. Can’t get inside?

Hide behind something big that will take the brunt of the blast. Find alleys or passage ways, but do not stay in the open. Then lay on the floor and cover your head until the blast wave has passed.

Then go inside and get clean.

3. Get cleaned up and remove clothes

Removing your clothes will get rid of 90% of the radioactive waste.

Shower with soap and shampoo your hair but do not use conditioner as it can bind the radioactive material to your hair.

If you can’t get in a shower, use a wet clean cloth to rub your body off.

4. Continue monitoring local and government broadcasts

Listen to your local and government broadcast for news about the blast, safe zones, and evacuation procedures.

Also, monitor local traffic and weather reports before bugging out. You’ll want to know how congested roads are because sitting in your car, stuck in traffic, is an awful idea. It’s best to wait it out in your basement until the air has cleared.

5. Always have an emergency kit on hand

Your nuclear prepping survival kit won’t be much different than the kits you put together for hurricanes or other natural disasters.

Here are 6 items that fly off the shelves after disasters and here are 7 items you should have before a hurricane

https://survivalhax.com/blogs/survivalhax/how-to-survive-a-nuclear-attack

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5 DIY Mosquito Repellent Survival Hacks

Getting rid of Mosquitos can be a daunting task. They always seem to find a way into my bedroom or tent. Then those miniature vampires try to drain me leaving painful bites behind.

That’s why in today’s survival hacks we’re talking about how to naturally repel these awful insects. Video here.

5 DIY Mosquito Repellent Survival Hacks

1. Camphur Cubes and Water

According to Web MD Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Today, camphor is chemically manufactured from turpentine oil. It is used in products such as Vicks VapoRub.

Take a couple cubes of this stuff and put it in a bowl of water. Then put that bowl of water under your bed or out of the way. The smells will attract mosquitos who will then drown.

2.  Burn Neem Leaves

This is a good one if you’re camping. Mosquitos dislike the smell of the leaf and burning them in your fire place or campfire will keep them from intruding your camp. These leaves are also used for air sanitizers.

3. Smoking Egg Carton

Set fire to an egg carton and let it smolder.

Mosquitos hate the smell and the thick smoke it produces.

4. Dry Tea Leaves

Leave tea leaves out in the sun to dry them out.

Then burn them when you’ve got a mosquito problem and see how fast they disappear.

5. Yellow Light

Mosquitos can’t stand yellow light.

Use yellow cellophane paper to cover up your light sources. This could be a night light, lantern, or tactical flashlight. It really doesn’t matter, as long as the paper is covering up the area. Do not place the paper directly onto light bulbs, as the paper will start to melt.

What are some natural repellents you use?

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Camping Gear and Survival Hacks

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A Shout Out to Our Neighbors Along the East Coast: This IS Serious

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Camping Gear and Survival Hacks

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Prepper Lessons from Hurricane Harvey - http://ift.tt/2gQuI0F

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Camping Gear and Survival Hacks

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Camping Gear and Survival Hacks

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6 Items That Are Flying Off Shelves Before Hurricane Irma

Did you think Hurricane Harvey was bad? I know I did. But a recent study of 94 hurricanes has shown us that hurricanes with female names are even more deadly.

“Their findings — based on data from 94 hurricanes that made landfall in the U.S. from 1950 to 2012 — were telling. While hurricanes with masculine names caused an average of 15.15 deaths, those with female names caused 41.84 deaths.”

Currently, Hurricane Irma looks like it could be even more powerful than Harvey.  

This means if you’re in the path of the storm, you could be looking at a loss of utilities for a week or more depending on how much damage is done to infrastructure. If you have not stocked up on survival supplies, the time to do so is now.

Here are 6 items that will sell out the fastest

1. Bottled Water

Bottled water is the first thing to go when the loss of utilities is a possibility. If you think you might run out of water, consider filling your bathtub up first.  Then you can boil or use a water filter to clean it. Think about getting a Water Bob which allows you to use your tub as a fresh water reserve. Reminder: 1 gallon per person per day.  A family of four will need 28 gallons to last a week.

2. Batteries

Batteries are one of the fastest things to go because they’re the only thing most people will be able to rely on to keep them connected if the utilities go down. Consider a solar battery charger to keep your devices fresh as well.

3. Food

Canned food flies off the shelves right before a big storm. Soups and stews are great and only require heat to prep. These require no prep skill you can make them with a camping stove and mess kit. You’ll also want dry snacks that don’t require heat or water like beef jerky, power bars, and dried fruit.

4. Portable Propane

If your power goes out you can still use your propane grill to cook up some food. These tanks sell fast because a lot of people have grills that don’t get much use throughout the year until a big BBQ or disaster comes along.

5. Flashlights and Candles

Flashlights (preferably rechargeable and waterproof) and candles will be the only thing that illuminates your home in the event that you lose electricity.  Candles can be used to create waterproof fire starters as well if you feel like you may need to bug out of town.

6. Generators

If you can afford a generator then get one. The downside is that you will need a few cans of gas if you’re looking at being out of power for a week or more.  You could always go with a battery generator but once you drain it, you’ll be waiting a long time before your solar charger refills its juice.

What’s one thing you always stock up on before a storm?

https://survivalhax.com/blogs/survivalhax/hurricane-irma