16 Cool Survival Tips We Hope You'll Never Need

These tips might make the next catastrophe less catastrophic.
16 Cool Survival Tips We Hope You'll Never Need

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One of the worst things about emergencies and disasters is that they catch people unprepared. So we figured we'd come up with a stack of tips that are so cool, you won't have any trouble remembering them when it counts.

Condoms are pocket sized survival kits They can be fashioned into slingshots, hold a gallon of water, make a handy fishing bobber, be turned into make
Stuck in a crowd surge? Want to get out? Weave through the crowd Walking in a straight line is impossible in the middle of a tightly:-packed crowd. In
If your tire blows out while you're driving, don't slam on the brakes. DO THE COUNTERINTUITIVE. Pump the accelerator for a second. It will stabilize t
Once a cougar sets its eyes on you, running away should be the last thing you do. Without turning your back to it, maintain eye contact and if necessa
If you cut yourself and you're in a bind, pack your wound with any sugary substance. Dressings made of sugar or honey can help heal the infection.
If you get stuck in quicksand, remain calm. You won't sink any further than your waist. Move your legs around to create a pocket for water to come and
IF YOU CAN LIGHT A FIRE, YOU CAN SEND A SMOKE SIGNAL TO CALL FOR HELP. COVER EMBERS WITH GREEN VEGETATION, THEN PULL A WET BLANKET OVER SMOKE FIRES. T
Lost in the woods with no food, and you're (gasp!) a vegan? No worries, you can always eat tree bark! Peel back the crusty outer bark and eat the nutr
Stranded and need food? Insects are an excellent source of nutrition and can be found anywhere. However, avoid brightly-coloured insects, hairy insect
Facing the possibility of a cold night? You need a nest! Small birds generally build close to the ground and the material is dry, meaning even a stone
You can cut Can Tabs into nice little fish hooks. CRACKED

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CRACKED If you ever have to do CPR remember the rhythm of Another One Bites The Dust by Queen It has 100 beats per minute which is the perfect rate
Got caught in fast-moving water during a flash flood? Don't panic! Realign your body SO that your feet are pointing downstream and you'll be more like
16 Cool Survival Tips We Hope You'll Never Need
CRACKED.COM you CAn START A FIRE WITH A BATTERY AND CHeWING Gum FOIL. 1.5 VOLTS MN1500 LR6 AA ALKALINE DURACELL BATTERY CUt THE WRAPPER INTO THIN STRI
If you RACKED IMBAgE by a knife, a tool, a fence post or anything bigger than a splinter, your first impulse will be to PULL THE OBJECT OUT OF YOUR BO
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