Its always a good idea to think out of the box in any SHTF situation. Common every day items like aluminum foil have many uses for preppers and survivalists alike :)\r
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Here are a few that might come in handy in any apocalyptic pinch :)\r
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1. Make your own tin foil hat! :)\r
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2. Fold foil into an makeshift cup, pan, pot, bowl or plate.\r
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3. Fire starter extender: cotton ball ( or dryer lint) plus petroleum jelly makes a great fire starter - place this combination on a piece of foil to greatly extend the power and life of your fire starter :)\r
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4. Signal mirror\r
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5. Pot scrubber or BBQ grill cleaner\r
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6. Fire Reflector: to radiate more heat your way plus it helps shield your fire from observers\r
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7. Sharpen scissors\r
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8. Fix loose batteries - fold a small piece of foil and tuck it into the space between the coil and the battery\r
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9. Protect tree trunks from deer etc - wrap foil around trunk.\r
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10. Make a steam pouch or baking pouch to cook in or over camp fires.\r
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11. Improvised frying pan with a Y shaped stick and foil wrapped across the top of the Y to make a flat surface to cook upon.\r
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12. Foil reflector behind any light source like a candle or lantern will amplify the light.\r
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13. Wrap matches in foil to keep them dry from sweat.\r
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14. Make foil fishing lures: wrap foil around fish hook and fray the edges to simulate movement.\r
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15. Make funnel out of foil.\r
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16. Wind screen for alcohol stove or Coleman stove.\r
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17. Impromptu lid\r
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18. Makeshift antenna\r
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19. Insulate Windows\r
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So remember tin foil when packing your bug out bag - you never know how it just might come in handy :)\r
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Please feel free to share more ideas or thoughts on the uses of tin foil in the comment section :) We all need new ideas! :)\r
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