Here’s a list of 10 survival life hacks that could be useful in challenging situations

 Here’s a list of 10 survival life hacks that could be useful in challenging situations:

1. Water Purification with Sunlight

• Hack: If you don’t have access to clean water, fill a clear plastic bottle with water and leave it in direct sunlight for 6 hours. UV rays from the sun can kill bacteria and pathogens, making it safer to drink.

2. Duct Tape for Everything

• Hack: Duct tape can be a lifesaver. Use it for quick repairs to tents, shoes, or even clothing. It can also be used to make a splint, bandage a wound, or even catch insects for food.

3. Make a Fire with Steel Wool and a Battery

• Hack: In a pinch, you can create fire using steel wool and a 9V battery. Touch the battery’s terminals to the steel wool, and it will spark, igniting the wool and providing a source for starting a fire.

4. Use Charcoal to Filter Water

• Hack: If you’re in the wild and have access to charcoal, crush it into small pieces, layer it in a cloth, and pour water through it to filter out impurities.

5. Candle in a Can for Heat

• Hack: In cold conditions, place a candle inside an empty metal can and light it. It can create warmth in a small enclosed space or be used as a portable heat source.

6. Create a Solar Still

• Hack: Dig a hole, place a container in the center, and cover the hole with plastic, sealing the edges with rocks or dirt. Put a small stone in the center of the plastic to weigh it down. The condensation will collect and drip into the container, giving you drinkable water.

7. Find North Using a Watch

• Hack: If you're lost and need to find north, point the hour hand of an analog watch at the sun. Halfway between the hour hand and 12 o’clock will give you a rough estimation of south (north in the opposite direction) in the northern hemisphere.

8. Keep Dry with Trash Bags

• Hack: Large trash bags can be used as emergency ponchos, sleeping bag covers, or ground mats to keep dry. They can also be used to collect water.

9. Vaseline and Cotton for Fire Starting

• Hack: Carry cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly. They are compact and make excellent fire starters because they burn easily and for a long time, even in damp conditions.

10. Signal for Help with a Mirror

• Hack: Use a small mirror or a reflective surface to signal for help in sunny conditions. Aim the reflected sunlight towards rescuers or passing planes by angling the mirror in their direction.

These life hacks are practical in survival situations and can help you adapt to challenging environments while ensuring safety and resourcefulness.