5 Cool Survival Tricks You May Need to Know

Fire from ice? Improvised metal detector? I’ll bet that many people who’ve watched an episode of Burn Notice or MacGyver have wanted to be able to grab a couple of common items and turn them into something uncommon just in time to save the day.

Here’s your chance to learn a few of the many on-the-spot survival tricks out there.

For me, it all started when I was a kid and my dad showed me how I could use an analog watch as a compass.

From there, I could only learn more. Such knowledge is handy whether you’re traveling light in the outdoors or another exploring another country or simply staying at home.

Fire From Ice

Stuck somewhere with no matches, lighter, or other common way to light a fire? Try ice.

This less-well-known survival technique is a little challenging but can be done.

First, get ahold of a good chunk of ice that’s as clear as possible once you rub off any snow or dirt. Sculpt the ice into a convex lens by rubbing it with your hand (be careful of Read more…