How To Turn your smartphone into a survival tool Using these Awesome Apps
Yeah, we get that if you are off grid or in an emergency situation, you typically don’t think of your smartphone as a survival tool (and that in certain situations, like EMP, your phone will typically be rendered useless).
Nonetheless, we’ve compiled a list of must-have smartphone apps that will take your phone from useless telecommunicating device to survivalist ninja.
1. Flashlight by iHandy
“Bright. Fast. Simple. And it even goes with a compass, giving you the direction in the darkness!”
2. Wild Edibles by Winter Root LLC
“Explore free edible plants in your backyard The ultimate foraging guide : identify, cultivate, and prepare over 250 plants!”
3. SAS Survival Guide by Trellisys.net
“For over twenty years, the SAS Survival Guide has been the definitive guide to surviving any situation, anywhere in the world”
4. US Army Survival Guide by Double Dog Studios
“The U.S. Army knows how to train their personnel to survive. Their field manual is the most authoritative guide on survival. This app provides a complete reference guide on basic survival, evasion, first aid and recovery information.”
5. Bear Grylles – Bear Essentials by Chillingo Ltd
“There’s everything you need to know from packing the right equipment, preparing yourself mentally and physically through Bear’s own fitness program, to learning how to navigate, observe, track, snare and trap wild animals. Learn the basics for using tools and knives in the field as well as administer emergency first aid. Find out how to set up shelter, make fire, tie knots and find water – with the ‘bear’ minimum.”
6. Emergency Radio By EdgeRift, Inc.
“Emergency Radio is the original award-winning police scanner app offering the most extensive database of live police, fire, EMS, railroad, air traffic, train, NOAA weather, coast guard, HAM radio, and other frequencies.”
7. BootPrint – Pocket Survival by Leland Roys
“If you find yourself in an emergency with no cell service, re-launch this app back to foreground mode. With one click on “the BOOT” icon, it will then show you the distance and compass heading back to the last known location where calls/texts can be made. This could be a real Life Saver!”
8. Proclivus By Little Man Digital
“Real time news aggregator designed just for preppers. Thousands of articles & videos for DIY plans, checklists, medical issues, supplies, homesteading, off-grid living, survival, and just about anything else prepping related. Updated every 15 minutes.”
9. Guardly by Guardly
“The fastest way to contact family, friends & local security teams when you need help. One-tap quickly connects you with up to 15 safety contacts by conference call and/or private instant messaging.”
10. First Aid by The American Red Cross
“Accidents happen. The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. Get the app and be prepared for what life brings. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know first aid.”
