When taking into account all different sorts of survival scenarios, from outdoor backpacking and camping trips to stocking a bug-out bag, one of the key items you want to have on hand is a portable shower! The perfect blend of at-home comfort and hygiene necessities, you will never regret having one of these in your …
If you’re going off the grid and worried about how you will take your daily hot shower, fear no more. Solar showers are an excellent option for survivalists because they’re low maintenance and much cheaper than other outdoor shower options. Best of all, you won’t have to give up a hot shower while you’re away …
In a survival situation it is very important to take care of your feet. Especially since they may be your only form of transportation. Keep your feet as dry as possible, and wash and massage them as often as once a day keep your toe nails cut straight across. While hiking, stop at least every …
When you’re in a survival situation, you must consider how to dispose of everyday waste. This means more than just food scraps and packaging. To maintain a safe and hygienic survival camp, you must deal with human excrement. A trench latrine can help you sanitarily dispose of excreta. Continue reading to learn when and how …
If you ever get lost deep in the woods and nature is calling, you may need to know how to dig a slit trench latrine. This type of latrine is not particularly wide or deep, which makes it handy for situations where you don’t have a lot of room. Keep reading to learn more about …
For those who are dedicated to thorough oral hygiene, it can be unsettling to find yourself without a toothbrush in the moment you need it most. Learning how to brush your teeth without a toothbrush will equip you so you’re never at a loss for how to care for your teeth. Read on to learn …
Germs on your hands can infect food and wounds. Wash your hands after handling any material that is likely to carry germs, after going to the bathroom (cat hole), after caring for the sick, and before handling any food or drinking water. Keep your fingernails cut short and clean and keep your fingers out of your mouth.
Knowing how to clean your hair without washing it is an important skill to have in your repertoire. It can come in handy whether you are in a survival or wilderness situation, are out of shampoo or without water for a period of time, or simply want to give your hair a break from harsh …
Whenever possible, clothing should be kept clean, dry, and in good repair. Clean clothing will retain better insulating qualities in cool or cold weather, and wet clothing, even in warm weather, can cause chapping. Keeping your clothing as clean as possible will reduce the chance of skin infection as well as decrease the danger of parasitic …
Life can be unpredictable, and preparedness is key. This mindset takes lots of factors into account, but one of the most important is occasionally overlooked: personal hygiene. It’s important to maintain hygiene even in survival situations, and having a hygiene kit already prepared will help ensure you’re able to care for yourself no matter what …
You need a certain amount of rest to keep going. Plan for regular rest periods during your activities. Learn to make yourself comfortable under less than ideal conditions.
When nature calls and you are in the woods, you might need to dig yourself a cat hole. Your feces are full of contaminating bacteria. It doesn’t matter how healthy your diet is. The cat hole is designed to help you bury your waste. Otherwise, it will contaminate the campsite or environment you are in. …
In a survival situation, your dangers of contracting diseases multiply. Here are a few simple guidelines for personal hygiene that will enable you to maintain your personal health and the health of others. ALL water obtained from natural resources should be purified before consumption. The site you choose to make camp should not be soiled with urine …