If you find yourself in a situation that makes it impossible to get medical help in a hurry, you have to be able to treat yourself and your loved ones. A grid-down scenario, war or natural disaster might leave you cut off from the world. You will become your own EMT. Now, you could run…

You won’t have a chance to nip down to the hardware store during a survival situation, so it’s best to be prepared ahead of time by having these essential tools on hand. This isn’t a comprehensive list, but enough for almost every occasion. Handsaw: Indispensable for cutting wood for fire or for building shelter and…