Phones are becoming a larger part of our daily lives. Every day, we connect with family, friends, businesses associates and others via our phone. We check news, social media, text messages, email and more.
Because phones are such a common item, we don't often think that our phone could save our life! There are many precious items that Bear Grylls would never abandon if he had a phone in the wild. Check out the infographic below to see how you might be able to use parts of your phone to start fires, cut, signal, direct you and more!
Also, comment below to tell us what you have re-purposed your phone for! Share your tips and tricks.
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So, what do you think? Do you think these are legitimate things that people could do? What else have you re-purposed a phone for?