Outpost Survival Tip of the Day: Rubber bouncy balls are a great multi-use item. You can use them as tie off points for covers without grommets. They’re great as fishing bobbers. You can cut them into tiny pieces to use as tinder. I’m sure you can imagine even more uses.
Outpost Survival Tip of the Day: Dandelions are very useful and very abundant almost year round in one form or another.
Dandelion greens contain significant amounts of fiber, protein, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, and K, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and zinc.
Dandelion leaves are the most nutritious part of the dandelion plant and the easiest to tackle for dandelion beginners. They can be eaten as you would eat most other types of greens.
Dandelion flowers can be used to make tea or wine.
The roots of the dandelion, like the leaves are chock full of nutrients and can be used as a diuretic. The most popular way to use the roots is to make a hot drink that is an excellent substitute coffee.
Outpost Survival Tip of the Day: A mesh bag has many uses. You can forage with it. When collecting mushrooms, the mesh allows spores to fall to the ground ensuring another harvest.
A mesh bag can also be used to catch tiny fish. In a survival situation, a steady intake of meals consisting of tiny fish can sustain you till you find larger game or alternate food sources.
It can also be used over your head to keep bugs away.
Outpost Survival Tip of the Day: A plastic tablecloth with flannel backing from the dollar store is a $1 survival investment. Plastic tablecloths with flannel backing can be used for shelter, warmth, protection from weather, sleeping pad and even a very effective hammock under quilt. I’m sure you can find many more uses.
Outpost Survival Tip of the Day: Your pets need emergency preparedness too. Plan ahead for supplies and accommodations for your pets. Put together a bug out bag for your pet. Have extra supplies in your vehicle and rotate it out to retain freshness.