Gadgets and Gizmos You'll Need in A Survival Situation
You read it right! Ever wonder what good your electronic luxuries will serve in an apocalyptic survival situation? What if there was no electricity and no battery power to fill the gap? Design and purpose would take on a whole new definition instantly.
Today is your lucky day! Due to the existence of an overwhelmingly powerful boredom, the compilation of this list has emerged. It is clear that there are plenty of "hacks" to this fictional situation, but let us disregard the obvious solution. A solar charger is not on our list. Take a peek at these inquisitive suggestions for your own personal, end of the world, electronic, survival pack.
The Cell Phone
A cell phone is an invaluable device with or without electricity. Cell phones are everywhere. In this hustle and bustle world, cell phones have become an extremely vital part of everyday life. They keep schedules, appointments, and communication all in a fancy, electronic, box. Without access to electricity, the average cell phone is still an extremely invaluable device to possess.
The touch screen on your everyday smartphone can serve a couple of purposes. It can be used as a location device by reflecting the Sun's rays long range for others to see. In an apocalyptic situation, this may not be the best usage, but it works well for simple survival skills.
Carefully broken and tethered to a strong stick, the screen of a cell phone (or tablet) makes a sufficient, short-term cutting device. Meanwhile, the wires inside the cell phone can be used as fishing line. Use it to catch the fish from a nearby river or stream, and feast!
Lastly, the wires and the motherboard from the internal workings of the common cell phone can be vital to survival. The motherboard can be shaped into an arrowhead and tethered to a stick for a hunting tool. The wires and battery inside the phone can work together to create a valuable spark for lighting kindling.
Earbuds & Headphones
The regular companion of a smartphone would be a sturdy set of earbuds or headphones. Music and media stream without end in a world pulsing with electricity. Occasionally, privacy is necessary, but there are several other purposes to be served by these twin companions.
If the headphones are not wireless, then they are a delicacy. The long wires can be pulled apart and used for an endless number of things. Concoct a wire snare for catching wild game. Earbuds or headphones can also be used to build a surprisingly accurate and reliable compass for navigation purposes.
Have you ever tried to touch your earbuds together? They are magnetized, and this gives you the upper-hand in a survival situation. Pull the magnet from the buds. Then, find a small piece of wire (not copper) from any other device, and hover it over the magnet in the same direction several times. Then stick the wire to the magnet. This will point to the North heading on the compass.
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Finally, float the small contraption in some still water. It will align itself with the North-South heading. With this information, it is much easier to travel towards a specific destination (even in the dark).