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John Plant, the creator of Primitive Technology on YouTube, has created a new hardcover survivalist guide book you can bring into the backcountry.

Also known as custard apple or "Indiana banana" as a result of their soft, sweet flesh, the pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to…

Lighting a fire in the rain can be difficult, but it’s achievable if you don’t get discouraged. These fire-starting tips for wet weather can help.

In this video, Lonnie of Far North Bushcraft and Survival shows how to make sxusem or "Indian ice cream" from the Soapberry plant, which is…

Dr. David Miller discusses some of the issues to consider when taking expired medications that have been salvaged from their imminent demise during a disaster.

50 Acres & a Cabin recorded his steps for installing a powerful whole house fan into the loft of his off-grid home. The fan serves…

Bob Hansler shows how ripe yucca stalks can be harvested, peeled, and chewed to extract the sugary liquid within, which he refers to as "desert…

Russian survivalist Max Egorov of YouTube channel Advoko Makes showed how he made a wood tar kiln (or still) using a metal oil drum, copper…

This video shows how to produce flour from Polynesian arrowroot. The invasive species Japanese arrowroot, also known as kudzu, can be used in a similar…

Eating spoiled food or toxin-filled plants, or being bitten by venomous animals can quickly lead to a life-threatening situation. The outlook only gets worse if…

Plants, poultices, and pet meds can serve as excellent alternatives if traditional antibiotic options are not available in a survival situation.

If you want to store water in real quantities (like 55 gallons at a time) and replenish it continuously, you'll want to install a rain…