The Most Important Survival Hacks That Everyone Must Know

Just because we don’t expect a fiery apocalypse to happen any time soon doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared. One day you might find yourself living in the woods surrounded by nothing but useless trash and nature. Yikes! Well, that useless trash lying around might help you eat dinner. From creating hunting gear right down to crafting a small stove, these survival hacks will help you be the last one standing at the end of the world.

1. Chip fires

Doritos, Fritos, and other corn chips can be used to make a fire in the event of an emergency. Essentially, they are carbon-based wafers soaked in oil and covered in hydrocarbon, so just place them on aluminum foil or the chip bag itself and ignite!

2. Duct tape opener

Duct tape is essential. You should ALWAYS have it with you because it can do anything. It's magic. If you need to open a jar and don't have a jar grip (because it's the apocalypse and all) just use duct tape to open it with ease.

3. Battery and steel wool

You only need two things to start a fire: steel wool and a 9-volt battery. When both battery terminals touch the steel wool, electrons move rapidly from the battery through the steel wool to make a complete circuit — and fire.

4. Plastic wrap condenser

If there's no clean source of water — or you simply aren't by a source of water — then you can collect it yourself... even if there is no rain at all. Drape plastic wrap over plants or grass and collect condensation. It will be enough to keep you alive.