Survival Tampons 10 Uses for SHTF

Published on October 15, 2014
Duration: 10:34

This video demonstrates ten ingenious survival uses for standard tampons in SHTF scenarios, presented by SensiblePrepper (Sootch00), a recognized authority in the prepping community. Key applications include sterile wound packing, fire starting with petroleum jelly, creating improvised lighting, water filtration, and even basic weaponry. The guide highlights the versatility of each tampon component, from its cotton core to its waterproof packaging and cordage.

Quick Summary

Tampons offer versatile survival applications in SHTF scenarios, serving as sterile wound packing, effective fire tinder (especially with petroleum jelly), waterproof storage, improvised cordage, components for blowguns, wicks for oil lamps, water filtration media, and fishing floats.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tampons as Survival Tools
  2. 01:11Tampon Anatomy Breakdown
  3. 02:05Medical Uses: Bandages & Wound Packing
  4. 02:37Fire Starting: Tinder & Accelerants
  5. 03:55Waterproof Storage & Cordage Uses
  6. 04:27Improvised Weaponry: Blowgun Dart
  7. 04:53Lighting: Improvised Oil Lamp
  8. 05:24Water Filtration Methods
  9. 08:18Fishing: Improvised Bobber

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary survival uses for tampons?

Tampons offer multiple survival applications including sterile wound packing, fire starting tinder (especially with petroleum jelly), waterproof storage for small items, improvised cordage, components for a blowgun, wicks for oil lamps, water filtration media, and fishing floats.

Are tampons safe for medical use in survival?

Yes, tampons are FDA Class 2 Medical Devices, sterile, and absorbent, making them suitable for emergency wound care like stopping bleeding or packing wounds. However, hygiene and potential infection risks must always be considered.

How can tampons be used for water purification?

The cotton core can act as a sediment filter in a makeshift water bottle filter. The plastic applicator tube can also be stuffed with cotton to create a basic filter straw for drinking directly from a source, though further purification is recommended.

Can tampons help start a fire?

Absolutely. The highly absorbent cotton fibers make excellent tinder. Combining them with petroleum jelly creates a longer-burning fire starter that ignites quickly and reliably.

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