Survivalist Tip: Learn how to make an adjustable pot hanger with dead wood. This is a good skill for those who will be on foot in the immediate aftermath of the apocalypse and have to camp out at some point. Every outdoor enthusiast should know about this clever little technique to assist with cooking over an open fire. Find two pieces of standing deadwood. (If they’re not standing, that’s okay; just make sure they’re dead.) One piece has to be perfectly straight, and the other must have a V-shaped formation at the end. Drive the straight stick firmly into the ground. (If it doesn’t go into the ground with minimal force, then it’s probably a queer stick, and you need to find another one.) Attach the V-shaped stick to the straight stick with rubber bands, shoe laces, long reeds of grass, or thumb tacks. The opposite end will form a makeshift handle that will support your pot above the fire. If necessary, bind a second stick to either of the forked ends to give it extra support. I know this seems like a lot of work – and it is for someone who’s used to the microwave lifestyle – but it’s a vital skill to have should you have to flee your home. Besides, chocolate tastes good even if it’s warmed over an open fire in a metal pot.
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