Superglue isn’t always the first thing that people think about as they pack their bug out bags or build their survival kits. However, there are a lot of ways that superglue can be useful during a survival situation, and having some on hand can help to keep a lot of small problems from turning into big concerns. Let’s look at a few examples of how you can put it to work for you.
Boot or Shoe Repair
There will come a point during many survival situations when your boots or shoes will start to show signs of wear and tear. Seams will start to leak, pieces of the sole may become detached or the lining inside may peel from the walls. All of these problems can be solved by a dab or two of superglue, and you this can significantly-extend the life of your footwear.
Cordage and Laces
We all know how annoying frayed ends of laces, drawstrings or cords can be when we’re trying to feed them through small holes. Twist the ends, apply some glue, hold it in place until it sets, and the material will be as good as new. You can also use it to prevent fraying as you cut string or cordage into smaller pieces as well.
Repair Water Bottles
You can use superglue to repair small cracks and gashes on almost any type of water bottle, and this is a great alternative to using dust tape. Just make sure that you allow the glue to dry before filling the bottle, and consider making a patch with another piece of plastic in order to create a more-durable seal.
Additional Repairs
The possibilities are limitless in terms of repairs that you can make with superglue. Some common uses include fixing fishing equipment, sealing grips, repairing damaged handles, securing fletching to arrows and mending broken glasses frames. Superglue is also a fast and easy alternative to tent patches, and you can have holes sealed in a matter of seconds. You can also repair tears in tarps, ponchos, parts of your bug-out-bag and even some fabrics.
If you have holes in your gloves, superglue can help. Did your headlamp fall off of its base? Chances are that superglue can tackle that problem as well. At the end of the day, you’re only limited by your ingenuity in terms of what you can accomplish with superglue.
Wounds
Crazy glue can be just as effective as liquid adhesive bandages for sealing and protecting wounds. It can also be used in lieu of stitches, staples or butterflies in many circumstances as well. However, this should only be considered as an emergency, last-ditch solution when other options are not available. It’s also important to keep an eye out for infections or any other adverse reactions to the glue around the wound site.
Best of all, a little bit of superglue can go a long way, and it can also hold up for years in storage as long as it is capped properly. Consider these and other uses for superglue, and you’ll quickly discover why it is such an important item to have on hand.
