Weird Survival Tools & Supplies

Having the right tools is an important part of survival. Mankind stands out from the rest of the animal kingdom with the ability to create and use those tools. Since the first caveman picked up a stick to hit his obnoxious neighbor, we've been finding ways to use the materials around us to do things that we can't do with our bodies alone. As time has passed, the number, variety and complexity of those tools has increased exponentially. The only limitation is our imagination; making do with what we can find.

12v Battery as Spot Welder with Jumper Cables and Carbon Rod    [Video]    [Article & Video]

Aluminum Foil    [Uses List 1]    [Uses List 2]

Duct Tape    [Many Uses 1]    [Many Uses 2]    [Photos of Duct Tape uses]

Why Use an "Old-School" Push Lawn Mower? It's free to use, easy to use, they don't pollute, maintenance is simple, accidents are less likely and you get a surprise workout.

Duplicate Keys By Hand
DIY Lock Picking Tools with Soda Can and Spray Paint
How to Defeat Most Combination Locks

Plastic Bottles: It's sad that we've come to a point where tons of destructive plastic are disposed every day; alarming that a large percentage of the garbage we produce consists of plastic bottles. These simple recycling methods won't solve our greater problem on plastic management, but it will help out in our own little way: [56 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Plastic Bottles]    [Convert Plastic Bottles into Survival Tools]

• Stops Itching from Bug-Bite and Skin Rashes
• Stops the Burn
• Freshens Kitchen Drain
• Freshens Food Containers
• Works as a Car Freshener
• Removes Small Scratches from Phone Screens
• Stops Poison Ivy in Its Tracks
• Reduces Bruising
• Repairs Minor Car Scratches
• Cleans the bathroom sink
• Removes marks from kitchen cabinets
• Removes odor from hands
• Cleans a clothes iron
• Removes scuffs from leather shoes
• Acne treatment
  and more, and more, and more, and even more.