Making homemade deodorant in a survival situation

We’ve frequently mentioned on Wilderness Arena, two important aspects of survival that many may find surprising – cleanliness and state of mind. And nothing can make a person feel more primeval and disadvantaged as the stench and stink of body odor. Here’s how to make homemade deodorant using basic materials that you will most likely have on hand anyway.

Making homemade deodorant in a survival situation

How to build a belowground shelter to provide protection from the elements

A belowground (underground) shelter provides many advantages over an above-ground shelter. A belowground shelter can not only insulate you from the cold, it can reduce the midday heat as much as 16 to 22 degrees C (30 to 40 degrees F). A belowground shelter can also protect against enemy attacks, nuclear radiation, solar radiation, and extreme weather events. They are also soundproof and relatively fireproof. However, building a belowground shelter requires more time and effort than for other types of shelters.

How to build a belowground shelter to provide protection from the elements

How to avoid toxic or poisonous (non edible) fish

There are no simple rules to tell edible fish from those with poisonous flesh and it’s a simple fact – toxic fish contain various types of poisonous substances or toxins in their flesh and are dangerous to eat. In general however, they have the following common characteristics.

How to avoid toxic or poisonous (non edible) fish