Disaster Preparation

Disaster Preparation

Always be prepared for the worst case scenario! Become an expert survivalist. Learn how to build a fire in the woods or extinguish one in your home. Survive an earthquake or a flood, keep the wilderness at bay, make an emergency stove, kill insects, make weapons and tie a variety of knots. Sharpen your survival skills whether you are stranded on a desert island or the next contestant on Survivor.

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Make a survival whistle from a tin can

This video shows how to make a whistle out of a piece of tin or aluminum from an ordinary can. It's easy to do! Why is it a survival ...more

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Prevent your car from getting stolen or broken into

Check out this video to learn how to prevent your car from getting stolen or broken into.

How to prevent your car from getting stolen or broken into
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Make a fire with a bow and drill

Make a fire with a bow and drill. Use fire birch for your spindle.

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Make a soda can stove

With tips from this video, make a soda can stove. First, cut the bottom off. Poke holes with a knife into the side of the lid. Make a ...more

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Carve out a canoe

Ray Mears travels to Savaii to learn the art of making a canoe. Learn how to make a canoe with tips from the BBC.

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Survive a rattlesnake bite

Survive a rattlesnake bite. Keep your wounded area still and below the heart. The venom is extremely poisonous. Most people survive, but ...more

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Survive an emergency with your phone

Your mobile phone could be a life saver. In an emergency situation, knowing what services your mobile provides is crucial. From emergency ...more

How to survive an emergency with your phone
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Tie the monkey's fist knot

The monkey's fist is used to add weight to the end of a rope. If you want, you can put a weight in the monkey's fist to make it even ...more

How to tie the monkey's fist knot
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Tie the water knot (also known as the tape knot)

For extra security, an extra turn can be added, as is done in the surgeon's knot. This is a simple knot to tie, really, no joke.

How to tie the water knot (also known as the tape knot)
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Tie the tautline hitch knot

If the loop is under weight, the knot will not slip, but you will still be able to adjust the size of the loop by pulling down on the knot ...more

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Tie the cow hitch knot

The cow hitch is used to hitch a rope to a ring or pole. Make sure that both ends of the rope have equal loads on them, or you'll be sorry ...more

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Use dandelion tinder to make a fire

An empty flintwheel lighter can save the day when you need a fire. Dandelion seed puffs can be the perfect tinder for your spark. Watch how ...more

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Make a stove for survival training out of a soda can

In 2 minutes you can make a stove from household materials that you probably already have. Learn this great survival trick.

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Make a barometer and forecast the weather

If the indicator is showing high, the weather will be sunny and warm, if it falls down below the middle, the pressure in the air is low and ...more

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Make a tin can survival cook stove

This is a how-to on how to make a survival cook stove instead of spending $25 to buy one online. It is a simple projecting that requires ...more

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Make a spark by using flint and steel

This video shows how even the cheapest file can act as a striker. Use a standard micro file to make a spark. Do not prep it in any way and ...more

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Do a flint and steel striking technique

Learn the proper method of striking a flint, how to hold the flint, and the angle of attack. Use a slow, downward scrape--make a spark even ...more

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Make a survival atlatl

Here's a short video on how to make an atlatl for getting Turkey's during the Thanksgiving season. This version is not meant for general ...more

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Make a survival spear fishing weapon

Check out this video from Forest Monkey Productions on how make a survival fishing spear. This little tool can mean the difference between ...more

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Make a survival bush bow and arrow

Watch this how-to on making a survival bow and arrow using material you can find in any wooded area. Start with a branch and avoid dulling ...more

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