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How to survive an elevator freefall

It's a fact. Elevators and escalators kill about thirty people each year. What could you possibly do to avoid the humility of dying such a death? Believe it or not, there are things you can do, and MANswers has ...

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How to make a soda can stove

When you're in need of a quick stove in the wilderness… Coca-Cola to the rescue. It's a simple backpacking stove made with a knife, alcohol, and Coke (you don't really need Coke, any old aluminum soda can will ...

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How to make a fishing spear survival weapon

Catching your own fish today is nothing more than a mere hobby, thanks to commercial fishermen and aquafarming. But one day, you might actually have to do it. Think "Lost"… think deserted island… ...

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How to make a cool oil emergency lamp for under a buck

During a power outage, you're stuck lighting candles and snapping glow sticks, but ultimately there isn't enough light generated from them to satisfy you. That's where this emergency oil lamp comes in handy ...

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How to make a survival fire from a battery and staple

Staple. Battery. Fire. That is it. There's not much else beyond that. What took cavemen centuries is as simple as touching two basic items together. Then bam. Spark.

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How to avoid dangers of low water crossings

Flooding occurs in a low water area and often appears to be safe. Motorists who drive through flooded areas risk losing control of their ...more

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How to behave in a fire

Get out of the fire and smoke filled house as soon as possible and then phone the cops. Also, practice proper disaster prep techniques like ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by colin | Comments 1

How to build a fire in wet conditions when in the wilderness

Learn how to find dry materials in wet conditions and successfully ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to build a fire with dryer lint

How to use lint out of the dryer to build a fire. To make the fire last longer, add a little vaseline.

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Curated 1 year ago by Rube McGee | Comments 1

How to build a rocket stove

The rocket stove, invented by Dr. Larry Winiarski, was developed to require much less cooking fuel than a traditional stove. The rocket ...more

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How to build a snow shelter or a digloo (dig out an igloo)

Looking to build a snow shelter? Consider your conditions, snow ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0

How to build a survival shelter in the forest

Bushcraft and Survival Skills Magazine and Videojug team up in this informative video to demonstrate how to create a lean-to emergency ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by mkammers | Comments 1

How to build an emergency igloo with snow

Temperatures plummet... a shelter, an igloo, can be built out of nothing but snow. It has to be the right kind of snow, cut from a well ...more

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How to build an igloo by digging out snow shelters

Igloos and snow caves are two common types of snow shelters that provide an excellent blockade from harsh elements but are typically cramped ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0

How to building and setting an arapuca live bird trap

Need to catch a bird? Only have sticks? This is an intricate method of ...more

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How to choose an inflatable PFD personal flotation device

The best flotation device is the one you wear. There are many choices ...more

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How to coil 550 parachute cord

Here is a technique for coiling parachute cord or any other thin rope / twine. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll ...more

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How to construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Learn how to construct an improved version of the figure four deadfall ...more

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How to do the backpacker rope coil

How to coil a rope and wear it on your back. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll be stranded on a desert island ...more

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How to do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Here is an effective way to coil a long rope and use as an emergency method of transporting an injured person. Learn how to survive in ...more

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How to dry stinging nettle herbs

Learn how to dry herbs, particularly nettle. Yay! This how to video is a great step-by-step tutorial on drying stinging nettle. Nettle is a ...more

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How to eat Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)

Learn from Green Deane about Henbit, a spring green you might not have noticed. It has a slightly different taste than other new greens.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to eat lichen (Cladonia)

Learn from Green Deane about lichen, a potential food found everywhere on earth.

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How to evacuate a subway in an emergency

Brought to you by the MTA and NYC.gov. Rules to follow for evacuation are: stay calm, listen for instructions, don't pull the emergency ...more

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How to evacuate an injured hiker from the trail

This skills clinics explains how to evacuate an injured hiker over short distances with 3 emergency rescue carries. Associate editor Jason ...more

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How to identify fatwood for fire starting

This is a short video to help in identifying a fatwood stump. Fatwood is what happens when a tree dies a sudden death, and the roots ...more

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How to identify tinder fungus for fire starting

This is a short video showing what tinder fungus is, what to look for, and how it is used. Tinder fungus is nice to have because it does ...more

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How to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home

Three hundred people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning ...more

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How to jump from a window into a dumspter

Brought to you by the Worst-Case Scenario people, this quick animated tutorial gives you the necessary steps needed to escape from a window ...more

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How to make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Learn how to make a primitive basket for wilderness survival using natural cordage. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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How to make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Learn how to make a Figure Four Deadfall trap- Wilderness Survival ...more

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How to 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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How to make a fire with an empty lighter

For the technique in this how-to video, you need: smoking papers, receipt or any thin paper and a hard surface like a cd case or book and a ...more

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How to make a fire with steel wool and a 9-volt battery

Learn an easy way to make a fire with just a clump of steel wool and a ...more

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How to make a ghillie suit full off jute twine

Check out this video for a tutorial on how to make a durable long lasting ghillie suit. A ghillie suit, or yowie suit, is a type of ...more

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How to make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Learn how to make a primitive fishing hook / fishing gouge from ...more

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How to 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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How to make an cord eye splice for wilderness survival uses

Here is the technique for creating a strong sleek loop in a natural ...more

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How to make an ultra light alcohol stove

Check out this ultra light alcohol stove. It weighs only 1 oz and has no moving parts. You can make it yourself in just a few minutes and it ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to make emergency snowshoes

Knowing how to build a makeshift pair of snowshoes can help you walk to safety if you get caught in deep snow. You will need tree branches ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0

How to make fire in an emergency using a hacksaw blade

Learn how you can use a hacksaw blade to start a fire in an emergency ...more

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How to make fire starters with lint and soap

Make fire starters that can be used when camping, fishing, or any other outdoor activity involving fire...or just for use in your home ...more

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How to make fire with a condom

If you're ever stranded alone with your special someone and you remembered everything but the matches, this how-to video should help. It ...more

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How to make fire with steel wool and a battery

This video tutorial will show you a detailed way to make fire with steel wool and a battery. This is a great way to start fires on camping ...more

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How to make improvisational snow shoes to survive in the snow

Ray Mears from the BBC demonstrates how to make a snow shoe and ...more

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How to make safe drinking water

Using only a plastic bottle, a lighter, a string, and the step-by-step instructions in this how-to video learn how to turn any water into ...more

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How to make wilderness survival cordage

How to make rope, cordage, and twine from natural materials found in the wilderness. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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How to measure snow slope incline for avalanche safety

Bill Atkinson demonstrating how to measure slope incline in the Otago ...more

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How to prevent against snow blindness and frost bite

Les Stroud teaches you how to navigate through the snow. He shows ...more

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How to prevent rock fall injuries in mines

This how-to video teaches the importance of proper roof scaling in underground mining to avoid injury and improve work conditions. Rock ...more

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How to prevent your car from getting stolen or broken into

Check out this video to learn how to prevent your car from getting ...more

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How to sharpen a bushcraft knife in the bush

This video tutorial will show you how to make your bushcraft knife as sharp as possible by using the Japanese Water Stone. This Bushman ...more

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How to stay safe in mines with underground supports

Winner of the NIOSH 2001 Alice Hamilton Award for Excellence in Educational Materials, Miner Mike Saves The Day exudes both humor and wisdom ...more

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How to 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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How to survive a white-water rafting accident

Know what to do before you find yourself tossed around by a raging river. Step 1: Wear your life jacket Wear your life jacket. Make ...more

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From Dying To Flying

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