Modern technology has made life significantly more accessible. However, there are times when knowing some hacks or good old home remedies is helpful.
I can recall numerous occasions where knowing a survival hack helped me overcome a challenging situation.
Even though you probably won’t be in too many of those scenarios, it’s still good to know a few survival tips.
Check out these 39 survival hacks that could save your life and prove helpful in times of need.
Let’s dig in.
In This Article
- Survival Hack #1 Soak a cotton pad with petroleum jelly to JUMP-START a fire.
- Survival Hack #2. Have a jar that refuses to open? Grab some handy duct tape!
- Survival Hack #3. Need a Bright Light? Use an aluminum can. The aluminum will reflect the light.
- Survival Hack #4.If you are worried about potential frostbite, use baby oil on the exposed skin.
- Survival Hack #5.If you get a flat tire, filling the tire up with grass can help you reach your destination.
- Survival Hack #6.Dry chips catch fire when ignited, making them great for starting fires.
- Survival Hack #7. Use a piece of charcoal to mark your path, leaving a trail to return to camp.
- Survival Hack #8.Always keep an extra $20-50 in your phone case for emergencies.
- Survival Hack #9. A crayon is made of wax and will burn up to 30-minutes.
- Survival Hack #10. If you don't have mosquito repellent, use Tabasco sauce on exposed skin as a makeshift repellent.
- Survival Hack #11.Ball up pieces of tin foil if you need AA, but only have AAA.
- Survival Hack #12. Put duck tape on the back of your heel to prevent blisters.
- Survival Hack #13. You can start a fire with some AA batteries and foil wrapper(gum wrapper)
- Survival Hack #14. Tarp folded together can make a raft!
- Survival Hack #15.Use saltwater as a disinfectant when you have nothing else on hand.
- Survival Hack #16. Use floss as a fishline.
- Survival Hack #17.Use Scissors to make this fishing hook!
- Survival Hack #18.Point a flashlight or headlight at a milk carton for a lamp!
- Survival Hack #19.Use any small metal rod or rolled up foil if you only have one battery, but need two.
- Survival Hack #20. Make a stove from an empty can and some alcohol!
- Survival Hack #21.Use toothpaste to treat bug bites.
- Survival Hack #22. Chapsticks can treat small cuts.
- Survival Hack #23. You can easily start a fire with clothing pallets!
- Survival Hack #24.An alternative way to make a stove without alcohol!
- Survival Hack #25.Use water bottle to magnify light to start a fire.
- Survival Hack #26. Stash a pair of old shoes in your car, so you have an extra pair during emergency.
- Survival Hack #27.To remove super glue, use Acetone nail polish remover.
- Survival Hack #28.Make your shoes waterproof by putting wax on them.
- Survival Hack #29. Making a card like this could save your life one day.
- Survival Hack #30.Bounce batteries to see if they're dead.
- Survival Hack #31.Have a container that doesn't fit in the sink? No problem.
- Survival Hack #32.When camping, or hiking wear water resistant clothes and shoes.
- Survival Hack #33. Use the spaghetti as a wick to prevent burning yourself.
- Survival Hack #34.Keep your password safe with the Ñ, because no one guesses it.
- Survival Hack #35. Easily open blister packages with a can opener!
- Survival Hack #36. Keep your possessions safe by hiding them in an unlikely place on vacations.
- Survival Hack #37. Broke your arm? Wrap it in your t-shirt to bind it.
- Survival Hack #38. In a fire? Drop close to the ground and crawl to an opening. Smoke rises up while fresh air settles down.
- Survival Hack #39 Mosquitos love blue. Don't wear it outdoors to avoid mosquitoes.
- Conclusion
Survival Hack #1
Soak a cotton pad with petroleum jelly to JUMP-START a fire.
Survival Hack #2.
Have a jar that refuses to open? Grab some handy duct tape!
Survival Hack #3.
Need a Bright Light? Use an aluminum can. The aluminum will reflect the light.
Survival Hack #4.
If you are worried about potential frostbite, use baby oil on the exposed skin.
Survival Hack #5.
If you get a flat tire, filling the tire up with grass can help you reach your destination.
Survival Hack #6.
Dry chips catch fire when ignited, making them great for starting fires.
Survival Hack #7.
Use a piece of charcoal to mark your path, leaving a trail to return to camp.
Survival Hack #8.
Always keep an extra $20-50 in your phone case for emergencies.
Survival Hack #9.
A crayon is made of wax and will burn up to 30-minutes.
Survival Hack #10.
If you don't have mosquito repellent, use Tabasco sauce on exposed skin as a makeshift repellent.
Survival Hack #11.
Ball up pieces of tin foil if you need AA, but only have AAA.
Survival Hack #12.
Put duck tape on the back of your heel to prevent blisters.
Survival Hack #13.
You can start a fire with some AA batteries and foil wrapper(gum wrapper)
Survival Hack #14.
Tarp folded together can make a raft!
Survival Hack #15.
Use saltwater as a disinfectant when you have nothing else on hand.
Survival Hack #16.
Use floss as a fishline.
Survival Hack #17.
Use Scissors to make this fishing hook!
Survival Hack #18.
Point a flashlight or headlight at a milk carton for a lamp!
Survival Hack #19.
Use any small metal rod or rolled up foil if you only have one battery, but need two.
Survival Hack #20.
Make a stove from an empty can and some alcohol!
Survival Hack #21.
Use toothpaste to treat bug bites.
Survival Hack #22.
Chapsticks can treat small cuts.
Survival Hack #23.
You can easily start a fire with clothing pallets!
Survival Hack #24.
An alternative way to make a stove without alcohol!
Survival Hack #25.
Use water bottle to magnify light to start a fire.
Survival Hack #26. Stash a pair of old shoes in your car, so you have an extra pair during emergency.
Survival Hack #27.
To remove super glue, use Acetone nail polish remover.
Survival Hack #28.
Make your shoes waterproof by putting wax on them.
Survival Hack #29.
Making a card like this could save your life one day.
Survival Hack #30.
Bounce batteries to see if they're dead.
Survival Hack #31.
Have a container that doesn't fit in the sink? No problem.
Survival Hack #32.
When camping, or hiking wear water resistant clothes and shoes.
Survival Hack #33.
Use the spaghetti as a wick to prevent burning yourself.
Survival Hack #34.
Keep your password safe with the Ñ, because no one guesses it.
Survival Hack #35.
Easily open blister packages with a can opener!
Survival Hack #36.
Keep your possessions safe by hiding them in an unlikely place on vacations.
Survival Hack #37.
Broke your arm? Wrap it in your t-shirt to bind it.
Survival Hack #38.
In a fire? Drop close to the ground and crawl to an opening. Smoke rises up while fresh air settles down.
Survival Hack #39
Mosquitos love blue. Don't wear it outdoors to avoid mosquitoes.
Conclusion
I hope you found these hacks helpful. Some of these hacks have been a lifesaver for me, especially having an extra pair of shoes in your car trunk.
You do not want to be stranded outside with a broken shoe. Trust me on that.
If you liked this article, you should check how to start a fire in the wild without any matches or lighters. Some of the techniques may surprise you.
If you are a beginner, I highly recommend this book on survivalism in the wild, which helped me immensely.
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