Prepper's

Guide
10 Survival Tools and Weapons Out of
Common Things
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Table Of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1 – 10 Top Survival Tools And Weapons
1. The Heater
2. Emergency Light
3. Debris Mask
4. Condoms
5. Knife
6. Glasses
7. Shelter Building with Garbage Bags
8. Signaling Equipment
9. Bandana
10. Rope
Conclusion
Introduction

You never know when an emergency situation may strike. No one has seen
tomorrow and it is impossible to predict it. This is the reason you need to know
how to become a pro at prepping skills.
When you are learning to be an efficient and skilled prepper, one of the key
things which you need to do is make sure that you can come up with your list of
survival tools and weapons.
There are plenty of people who think that survival tools would be very costly
and it can lead to a major setback. However, this is not so. In this book, we are
going to make you familiar with the 10 different survival tools and weapons
which you can make out of some everyday regular things.
The idea is to ensure that with this knowledge, you should be able to make the
most out of your available tool. These days, it is important to be a prepper and
you have to be skilled in this art. The reason is the fact that the absence of such
skills can prevent you from being your own savior.
You do not know what kind of situations may arise and so you have to ensure
that you are prepared for the worst. When you know how to turn regular things
into survival tools, even the worst of all situations is not going to scare you
because you would know exactly how to dodge it in an apt manner.
So, are you all set to sharpen your skills and to find out some of the best ways by
which you can become a pro prepper and extreme survivalist? Read this book to
master the tricks of this trade and get better at it.
Chapter 1 – 10 Top Survival Tools And Weapons
Let us now take a look at 10 of the best tools and weapons which you can make
yourself that is sure to serve your need. Of course, you have to be sure that you
are putting in the right effort in procuring the materials and then working on it in
an apt manner.
Some of them are really simple and it may serve a basic need, but when you are
in an emergency situation, even the tiniest of help can turn out to be a life-
changer. This is why we have made it a point to bring to you the best of both the
worlds.
We are not going to emphasize a great deal upon complex DIYs where you have
to put in a lot of effort simply for making the weapons because to be very
honest, most of us don’t even get the time for making all the powerful stuff when
we are stuck.
1. The Heater
Situation: suppose you are stuck in a car and it is snowing and there is absolutely
no source of heat. Sounds like a terrible place to be?
We all know how easily a person could die if there is no heating source in such
cold winter condition. So, what exactly is the right solution for you? You need to
find the right way by which you could get some heat. Sometimes generating
even the slightest amount of heat can turn out to be a complete savior for you.
You would be surprised at the quick solution which we will offer that can be
really effective. Here, we are going to help you make your own survival tool –
which is the instant handmade candle. Let us see exactly how this is to be done.

Things you would need
• Tampon
• Paper clip
• Lip balm tube

Steps to follow
1. Take the tampon and remove the cotton string from it. It is important that
you are very careful when you are pulling out the cotton string and you need to
be really cautious and careful.
2. You can make use of a paper clip to extract the cotton string from it. Place it
meticulously and draw out the string.
3. Now, take this cotton string and stick it on the tube of lip balm which you
have. The lip balm contains wax and this cotton string will act like your
handmade wick which will be easier to put on fire.
4. Light it at this end and you will find that a candle will glow.

Note
You should make it a point to ensure that the plastic tube should not catch fire.
You can ensure this by twisting the lip balm as the wick keeps on burning. This
will prevent the flame from catching fire on the tube.
This is an excellent hack which will generate a little heat and even light up the
car. Not just your car, even if you are stuck in a snowy weather, you can make
full use of this survival strategy as the burning candle will glow the place and
even give you the much-needed heat as well.
2. Emergency Light
We all know how important it is to have a source of light. However, more often
than not, it so happens that we tend to forget to carry an emergency light with us.
Situation: Suppose you were out trekking in the open or in the wild, in such
cases, it is very easy to get lost. Even if you are on an expedition and you end up
experiencing power outage all alone, the element of fear may be too high. In
such cases, you will need a source of light to help you out.
Of course, there are plenty of ways which you can use but when you are badly
stuck, you will definitely be on the lookout for an easy fix. Let us see what we
have got for you.

Things you would need
• A can of oil packed tuna
• Newspaper
• Matchstick

Steps to follow
1. Make a small hole on the top of a tuna can pack with oil.
2. Now, roll a part of a newspaper (two by five inches) and push it into the
wick.
3. Make sure to push the wick in the hole and when you are doing so, you need
to ensure that you can leave an inch exposed.
4. Wait for some time so that the wick will thoroughly absorb the oil.
5. When the absorption is done, make sure to light it with a match.

Note
This oil lamp will burn for as long as two hours. Not only this, the good thing is
that even after you have used the tuna can, it will still be good to use for your
eating purpose later on.
3. Debris Mask
This will be an unconventional survivalist tool and something which you must
have least likely imagined it. However, like we say drastic times call for drastic
measures. This is often the situation wherein you will need to scour every
possible thing you can use and this is why it comes in handy to know about this
hack.
Situation: In case you find yourself amidst a fire breakout or even in situations
when the air around you is extremely smoky and it is getting very hard you
breathe, this hack will surely help you survive.
It is important to note that it is crucial to make sure that the air you breathe is
pure and devoid of too many germs. Polluted air can be a cause of a lot of
problems and this will surely turn out to be the cause of a lot more hassles.

Things you would need
• A bra cup

Steps to follow
1. Take off your bra and make sure to dust it once before using.
2. Ideally, for best use, it should be sweat-free and should be clean for your
use.
3. You can use the cups to cover your nose and even your mouth area. We do
know that it isn’t the healthiest option, but when you are in an emergency
situation and the air around you is dangerous, using a bra cup can be a good
choice.
4. If you need your hands for carrying out other activities, make sure to tie the
bra straps around your head region. This will fix the cup in place and you can
concentrate on other work while keeping your hands absolutely free.

Note
This isn't a long term solution and when you are using this hack, you need to be
sure that you should try and look for a safe solution as soon as possible. Of
course, it doesn't look nice if you move around in your bra cup for a long time,
but when an emergency strikes, you will need to do with whatever immediate
solutions you may have.
4. Condoms
As strange as it may sound, a condom serves a wide variety of uses. If you
thought that a condom was only used for the sake of practicing safe sex, you are
so wrong.
There are multiple uses of a condom and when you are familiar with it, it is sure
to help you. Sometimes even in extreme situations, it is your condoms, which
will turn out to be useful.
If you think it is a tacky move, you need to know that when you are battling for
survival, you need to makeshift with whatever you have. So, even if you are
headed for a trek, stacking a few condoms with you might be an excellent idea.

Things you would need
• A condom

Steps to follow
Using a condom in a survival solution isn’t rocket science. You might still be
wondering as to what use it is really going to serve. Well, let us explain it to you.
A condom is highly stretchable – we all know it. So, you can fill it with water,
which can turn out to be extremely useful in situations when you feel like you
may dehydrate or die out of thirst. As per reports, a tiny condom could hold up
to a gallon of water, which is quite enough to help you survive for one whole
day.
The trick here is how to fill a condom, right?
If you can find a flowing source of water somewhere like say a tap or maybe
even a nozzle, you could simply put the condom underneath it and the high
pressure of water will fill it and make it full. You can then stack the tiny condom
and carry it with you. Every time you are thirsty, take in a sip and head ahead.
However, the real trouble arises when you are stuck in situations where there is
no kitchen tap or nozzle. You may come across a pond or a lake. Wondering
how to fill the condom in such cases?
The trick is simple again. All you need to do is stretch out the bottom neck of the
condom. When you do this, it will help you fill the condom with relative ease.
One other use of a condom when you are looking for a survival tool is for
stacking lifesaving items.
Think of a situation wherein there is a lot of water, say you are stuck in a flash
flood. Of course, you need to make sure that some of your vital elements are dry
and they do not get submerged. We are not talking of huge items like batteries or
your cell phones but think of tiny stuff like a matchstick.
If all your matchsticks get wet, will you be able to light a fire which can help
you in getting some light? Of course not! This is why you need to find a way to
keep them dry. Yes, you guessed it right. Once again, you can fall on your
condoms.
Simply add your small necessary items in the condom and they will stay intact as
water won’t reach inside it and this is sure to help you out.
You might be quite shocked as to how condoms can be used in times when you
need to be a survivalist. However, it is important to know these facts as it will
help you become an excellent prepper who can make the most of all kinds of
situations.
5. Knife

Source: here
When we are talking of survival tools, of course, you need a knife. There are
plenty of purposes which a knife can serve and you should make it a point to
ensure that you know how to put a knife to right use.
Let us first make you familiar with the varied uses which a knife has to offer.
• Knives can help you in cutting the ropes which can help you if you are stuck
in trekking situations.
• It can also act as a weapon which will aid in keeping the wild animals at bay.
You never know what you may run into and this is why having a knife would
help in keeping the wild animals away.
• Even when you are in need of starting a fire, it is a knife which will come in
handy. You can use a bow drill for the sake of starting a fire and it is surely
going to help you in both lighting a place and even for your own safety purposes
as well.
• You can also use the knives for the sake of building different kinds of
emergency shelters as well. This will help you cut the branches and even aid in
making a perfect tent too.
These are some of the varied ways by which you can use a knife in extreme
situations where you are in need of the survival tools and weapons. You can
sharpen a knife and even put it to multiple uses. Of course, you need to make
sure that you are maintaining the knife in an apt manner too, such that the edges
are sharp and it can help you to easily perform the different activities.
Here are some of the important tips which you need to keep in mind when you
are looking to handle your knife in an apt manner.
• Make it a point not to use a folding knife. Folding knives tend to get loosened
after using for a certain period of time. Make it a point to turn the screw as it
comes with a screw attached below the knife. Tighten the screw from time to
time, but use a smaller knife rather than opting for a folded one.
• Also, you should make it a point to sharpen your knife at regular intervals.
When you are having a knife which isn’t sharp, it won’t serve the need as it
might not be able to help you cut the ropes and even tree barks as well.
• Also, make sure not to leave a knife wet when you are stacking it away. Wet
knives tend to rust very quickly and this is surely going to create a lot of
troubles. Always, use a damp cloth to wipe off your knife and then keep it in
your bag.
So, you can opt for knives and this is sure to help you in stacking it in the right
manner. When you want to hone your survival skills, there is no way you can do
without a knife.
6. Glasses
This might seem strange, but glasses can help you drastically in an unforeseen
situation. If you wear vision glasses and are trapped in a situation where you are
supposed to build a fire or create some distressing signals, then glasses can be of
great help to you. Consider yourself lucky if you own a pair of vision glasses as
they can help you save your life.
Situation: Suppose you are trapped somewhere and you need to build a fire. In
such an unfavorable case, if you own vision glasses, you can ignite some fire
without using a lighter or a matchstick. All you need is some paper and your pair
of glasses. Also, they can be used to signal others about your location. Let’s
figure out how we can achieve the same.

How to use glasses to create a signal?
1. If you are trapped somewhere and would like to flash some signal about
your location, then use your vision glasses to achieve it. Start by taking them out
of your pocket or your eyes.
2. Now, try reflecting the sun’s rays with your glasses in order to create
distress signals. Try flashing it on solid and dark surfaces nearby and keep on
moving them.
3. If a rescue person is passing or is nearby, then they can easily locate you by
guessing the source of the signal.
Not just the glass, if you want to create a tool, then you can simply dismantle
them and use the wire of the frame to create a hook of some kind.

How to use glasses to start a fire?
You must have tried doing this when you were a kid. It is just like using a mirror
to ignite a paper or a volatile substance on fire. If your lens is made up of glass,
instead of those plastic materials, and you have a convex lens, you can easily use
it to start a fire. A convex lens is used by people who are suffering from a flaw
in their farsightedness.
1. Start by collecting objects that are lightweight and can easily catch fire. You
can either use a dry cloth like your socks, some leaves, or even a piece of paper.
2. Now, you need to keep your lens at a distance of around 30 centimeters
away from the object that you need to set on fire.
3. Place your glass between the sun’s rays and the object so that it will form a
small spot on the object.
4. The object will start smoldering after a few minutes. You can now simply
blow it gently and put other supporting objects to make sure that the fire is now
stable.

Note
After when you have set the fire, try to be awake. You don’t want the fire to
damage your surrounding area or set the entire atmosphere on fire. This will
cause more damage to you than help. One should always be really careful when
it comes to fire and should handle it with utmost care.
7. Shelter Building with Garbage Bags

Source: here
If you are going for a hiking or trekking expedition, then always carry a few
garbage bags with you. Not only, will they help you keep the environment clear
by collecting your mess and letting the natural space pollution free, but if used
wisely, they can help you save your life.
Situation: Consider that you are out in the wild and have lost your way home. In
the open area, you need to survive without any water, food, or shelter. Alone and
with no point of contact with the outer world, you need to have a few tools by
your side to help you survive the night. Garbage bags are those everyday objects
that every prepper should have stuffed in their backpacks as they can be used to
serve various purposes.

How to create a shelter using garbage bags?
If you are trapped somewhere and you need to survive by creating a safe place
for yourself, then a few garbage bags can help you build your shelter.
Use some rope, a few tree branches or a trap to tie your garbage bags together.
This won’t even take a lot of time and you don’t have to use leaves or other
natural things to cover you. A natural shelter created by leaves can get damp
after rain, but not this one. Since garbage bags are made of plastic, not only will
they keep you safe from water, but also from the heat of the sun.

Other uses of garbage bags
If you have a few garbage bags with you when you are out and lost, you can
always use them to cover your backpack. You can simply place all your
essentials inside the backpack and in order to make sure that it stays protected,
simply place a garbage bag over it. Cover it tightly to make sure that no water or
air can harm it. This will be of great help to you during a storm or heavy rainfall.
You can also use a huge garbage bag to create a rain jacket out of it. Simply cut
a hole in the top of it and put your head through it. Try to wrap it around your
body as tightly as possible. This will make it function like a rain jacket, by
keeping you warm and dry.
If you are out in the wild, and would like to sleep, then fill the garbage bag with
some leaves or soft materials that are accessible nearby. This will make you
create a natural pillow or mattress of your own, so that you won’t have to sleep
on the ground.
When you are heading out to a lake or a water body nearby, you can always fill
fresh water in an empty bag. If you want to collect rainfall, then use a garbage
bag to collect the precipitation and use it as per your convenience. Simply dig a
hole and cover it with the bag to collect water.
8. Signaling Equipment

Source:
here
When you are lost and are away from your friends or family, you need some
sorts of signaling equipment to let them know about your whereabouts. An
essential tool for every prepper, signaling equipment like a whistle or a signal
mirror can help you substantially in order to let others find you.
Situation: Any signaling equipment can be used in various situations. Suppose
that you are out camping and is lost from your gang. You would need a way to
contact with your friends in order to let them know about your location. In the
case of any natural disaster like an earthquake, when you are amidst of piles of
trash, you need to let a rescue person know about your location. In such an
adverse scenario, if you have something to signal, then it can help you save your
life.
Often, cell phones and other new-age communication methods don’t work in the
wild or when you are hit with a disaster. In such an unforeseen situation, you can
use a signal mirror or a flashlight to let others know of your location. A proper
flash can be seen by people who are miles away from you or are flying in an
aircraft.

Signal Mirror
In case, if you are trapped in an isolated place and you see an aircraft nearby,
you can flash signals across the sky. Try to use different patterns while signaling
or simply flash for S.O.S. to let the pilot know that it is being made by a human
being who is in danger.
Try to engrave proper instructions just behind your signal mirror so that you
never forget how to use it. Also, if you are lending it to someone else, they can
simply get to know about its correct usage with a single look.
Take proper care of your signal mirror by placing it in a pouch to avoid the
occurrence of any scratches.

Whistles
Just like a signal mirror, other signaling equipment which is of great use is
whistles. No one can avoid the sound of a man-made whistle when they are in
trouble. No matter how lost you are; you can always use either artificial whistle
or a man-made sound to signal people nearby.
There might be instances when you don’t have an artificial whistle with you. In
such cases, you can always blow a whistle using your mouth and hands. One
should always know how to whistle in order to make sure that they are able to
signal others properly.
Not just letting others know of your location, a whistle can be used to alarm
them of a nearby danger or let them know that you are injured.

Smoke
Smoke is another thing that can be used to signal others of your whereabouts. If
you are lost and you know people are coming to look for you, then use a
matchstick or a lighter and collect a few dry leaves from nearby to build smoke.
This will let others know of your exact location.

Flashlight
A flashlight is again one of the best ways to give signals. Not just it can let you
see properly in the dark, but it can help you communicate to others by using
Morse code.
9. Bandana
Lightweight, cheap, and extremely easy to use, a bandana is a must-have
accessory that every prepper out there should have. It comes in handy and can be
placed easily in your bag, no matter when or where you are heading out. This
simple accessory is not only stylish and good looking, but it can be used in
plenty of scenarios.
If you are lost in the woods, you can always wear your neon colored bandana in
order to be easily found. If you are wearing such a fluorescent color, people
might notice your presence from a distance.
Obviously, a bandana can help you protect your head from sun or rain. A
bandana is one such accessory that is helpful in both hot as well as cold
situations. When you are facing the sun, simply cover your forehead with a
bandana to keep it protected. Likewise, in the cold, a bandana can help you keep
your head warm.
If you are being surrounded in a dusty situation where you are not able to
breathe properly, then a bandana can come to your aid. You can simply cover
your nostrils with it and inhale sufficient air through it. It will filter the air,
keeping the pollutants and large dust particles away.
In case if you are injured or wounded, then you can use a bandana as a bandage.
It will stop you from bleeding and getting your wound exposed. Not just to stop
bleeding, a clean bandana can help you keep your bleed disinfected as well.
With such a wide usage, a bandana is one such accessory that should be present
in every prepper’s backpack. A bandana comes handy and won’t cost you much
at all. Though, it certainly comes with a diverse usage.
10. Rope
A Rope is probably the most useful tool that every individual should have with
them. Helping you survive a worst-case scenario, a rope can be used for multiple
purposes. Not just a simple rope, you should also prefer wearing a paracord
bracelet. It is extremely stylish and can be used by untangling it. From a
parachute cord to a jute rope, try having at least one or the other thing in your
backpack whenever you are heading out.

Paracord Bracelet
A special mention of paracord bracelet should be made, as it is one object that is
often forgotten by almost everyone. A paracord bracelet can be used to tighten it
with something else.
One of the best characteristics about it is that it expands a little when it becomes
wet and tightens up after getting dry. You can simply secure an object like a
knife or a walking stick with a paracord bracelet and make it wet. It will secure a
tight grip on the object after it becomes dry.
Objects like a rope, parachute cord or a paracord bracelet have some amazing
and helpful functions. Some of them are as follows:

Helping you build an emergency shelter
A rope can assist you climb a mountain
It can help you host your food above so that you can keep it safe from the
animals
A splint can be created for any broken bones with a rope
It can assist you to make traps for fishes and animals while hunting
Attaching gears and other essentials with your pack, and more

There are literally countless of instances when a rope can help you save your
life. Every prepper should keep a rope in their car and one in their backpack,
every time they are heading out. It doesn’t mean if you are trapped inside or if
you are out there in the wild, but a rope can help you change any situation
drastically. Extremely cheap and lightweight, ropes should be placed in every
individual’s backpack as an essential.
Conclusion
Congratulations on finishing the guide in such a short time! We are sure that you
must have enjoyed reading it. A prepper should always be ready to face the
worst of scenarios as bad times always come unannounced. With these essential
set of tools and weapons, your chances of survival surely increase drastically. It
doesn’t matter if you are trapped somewhere inside or if you are out there in the
wild, all alone and lost, but these everyday tools can help you prepare yourself
without much hassle.
Constructed from everyday objects and other household things, these tools won’t
cost you a dime. From garbage bags to ropes, and from bandanas to glasses,
several everyday objects have been mentioned in the guide with their diverse
usage.
Who knew that something so ordinary could be of such great usage in an
emergency situation? The next time when a disaster hit or an unforeseen
situation comes, you know that you are ready with all the essential goods.
Try creating an emergency kit of a backpack and stuff it with these essential
tools and weapons so that you can have everything important at one place.
Though, there are a lot of other things like a compass or a lighter that must be
included in your emergency kit. But these are basic objects that every prepper
already has in their emergency kits.
With this guide, we tried to explore cheap and useful everyday goods that can be
of great help to you. Never be sorry, when you are in the middle of a disaster.
Know your way out, signal others, and give your very best shot in order to
survive.
We are sure that these essential tools and weapons would be of diverse use to
you, letting you save your life when any adverse situation would come.
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 Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 – 10 Top Survival Tools And Weapons
1. The Heater
2. Emergency Light
3. Debris Mask
4. Condoms
5. Knife
6. Glasses
7. Shelter Building with Garbage Bags
8. Signaling Equipment
9. Bandana
10. Rope
Conclusion