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Identify wild plants for eating

How to identify wild plants for eating

Never get hungry again if you somehow get lost in the woods. The trick is to figure out which plants are good to eat, and which are poisonous. Learning the difference is essential, especially if you want to go ...

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Make a soda can stove

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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Make a cool oil emergency lamp for under a buck

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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Build igloos in northern Canadian Arctic like Eskimos

How to build igloos in northern Canadian Arctic like Eskimos

Here are eyewitness Eskimo secrets to building your very own igloo. The key is very cold blocks of snow/ice. Snow/ice is not the powder that falls in your yard. It needs to be brick like. Firm, hard and sturdy ...

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Construct an effective deer snare

How to construct an effective deer snare

Hunting… every hunter wants to bag that big, beautiful buck. But not every hunter wants to do it the hard way. But in actuality, this deer snare is more practical because you don't have to sit up in that tree ...

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How to coil an unnattached rope

Coil an unnattached rope

Learn how to coil an unnattached rope. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can coil ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,680

How to tie a hasty webbing harness for search & rescue

Tie a hasty webbing harness for search & rescue

Handy technique for search & rescue, learn how to tie a hasty webbing ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,760

How to tie a Matthew Walker knot with a knot tying animation

Tie a Matthew Walker knot with a knot tying animation

Learn how to tie the Matthew Walker knot! This animated knot tying ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,990

How to tie a Sailor's Whipping Knot w/ a knot tying animation

Tie a Sailor's Whipping Knot w/ a knot tying animation

Learn how to tie the Sailor's Whipping Knot for boating. This animated ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,340

How to tie a Sliding Splice Knot with a knot tying animation

Tie a Sliding Splice Knot with a knot tying animation

Learn how to tie the sliding splice knot.This animated knot tying ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,422

How to tie a tensionless hitch with a knot tying animation

Tie a tensionless hitch with a knot tying animation

Watch this knot tying animation (fast or slow) to learn how to tie the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,824

How to tie a Timber Hitch (Lumberman's or Countryman's Knot)

Tie a Timber Hitch (Lumberman's or Countryman's Knot)

Learn how to tie the Timber Hitch (Lumberman's or Countryman's Knot ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 759

How to tie a Turk's Head (Woggle) decorative knot

Tie a Turk's Head (Woggle) decorative knot

Learn how to tie the Turk's Head Woggle Knot. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,000

How to tie a Wall and Crown knot with a knot tying animation

Tie a Wall and Crown knot with a knot tying animation

Learn how to tie the Wall and Crown Knot. This animated knot tying ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,409

How to tie knots with the Boy Scouts

Tie knots with the Boy Scouts

Knot tying is the one of the first steps in becoming a well rounded, successful Boy Scout. Who better to learn from than the Boy Scouts ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,546

How to tie the Back Splice Knot with a knot tying animation

Tie the Back Splice Knot with a knot tying animation

Learn how to tie the Back Splice Knot. This animated knot tying ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,164

How to tie the Boy Scout Sheep Shank knot

Tie the Boy Scout Sheep Shank knot

Learn how to tie the Sheep Shank Knot. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,588

How to tie the Chain Sinnet, Chain Stitch, or Monkey Braid

Tie the Chain Sinnet, Chain Stitch, or Monkey Braid

Learn how to tie the Chain Sinnet Knot. This animated knot tying ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,851

How to tie the Crown Sinnet knot with a knot tying animation

Tie the Crown Sinnet knot with a knot tying animation

Learn how to tie the Crown Sinnet Knot. This animated knot tying ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,685

How to tie the Monkey's Fist knot with a knot tying animation

Tie the Monkey's Fist knot with a knot tying animation

Learn how to tie the Monkey's Fist Knot! This animated knot tying ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,974

How to tie the Sailmaker's Whipping Knot

Tie the Sailmaker's Whipping Knot

Learn how to tie the Sailmaker's Whipping Knot. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,241

How to tie the West Country Whipping Knot

Tie the West Country Whipping Knot

Learn how to tie the West Country Whipping Knot! This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 809

How to build a fire in the desert with fire by friction trick

Build a fire in the desert with fire by friction trick

Watch Ray Mears from the BBC give you a how-to guide for making fire ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 2
Views 6,612

How to build a survival fire tote bag

Build a survival fire tote bag

Watch to learn how to make a tote to carry your fire with you through the forest. Learn what sticks to collect, how to use a bracelet to tie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,044

How to carve out a canoe

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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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 964

How to do a flint and steel striking technique

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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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,084

How to fight off a shark attack

Fight off a shark attack

Don't play dead and don't splash. Strike back. Hit its eyes and gills. This is National Geographic's excellent tutorial on how to survive a ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 825

How to identify trees and their uses

Identify trees and their uses

Ever wonder what tree is which in the bush, or what each tree is useful for? This video tutorial will show you how to identify the various ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by JayNibbles | Comments 4
Views 3,347

How to light a fire using the flint and steel method

Light a fire using the flint and steel method

Andrew Price of Dyad Bushcraft demonstrates how to light a fire using ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 2,998

How to make a fork and spoon in the bush

Make a fork and spoon in the bush

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to make utensils in the wilderness. You'll see how to make a wooden fork, spoon, pot hanger and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by JayNibbles | Comments 0
Views 2,939

How to make a soda can stove

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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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 13,877

How to make a stove for survival training out of a soda can

Make a stove for survival training out of a soda can

In 2 minutes you can make a stove from household materials that you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Survivaltek | Comments 22
Views 30,412

How to make a survival bush bow and arrow

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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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 7
Views 15,830

How to make a tin can survival cook stove

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 an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 8,229

How to make an emergency candle from a crayon

Make an emergency candle from a crayon

When you're without power, and, you don't have conventional lighting, you can use crayons for candles. See how it's done.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 3,124

How to make char cloth to start emergency fires

Make char cloth to start emergency fires

Jason shows you in this video tutorial, how to make char cloth to start emergency fires. Making your own emergency fire-starting material ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 4,102

How to make fire using an empty flintwheel lighter

Make fire using an empty flintwheel lighter

You can make fire using an empty flintwheel lighter. Watch the video to see how.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 4,102

How to make your own fire piston

Make your own fire piston

Watch this how-to video and make a lighter that never runs out of fuel and that's so simple, it can't break. It works just like a Diesel ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 15
Views 47,150

How to signal for help in a survival situation

Signal for help in a survival situation

Andrew Price of Dyad Bushcraft demonstates a variety of signals that can be used in a surivival situation. Techniques include signals using ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,226

How to survive a bear attack

Survive a bear attack

Survive a grizzly bear attack. Don't run away, don't fight back. Play dead, laying on the ground on your stomach to protect your vitals.

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 1,303

How to tie a packer's knot with animated help

Tie a packer's knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a packer's knot. You'll never have any troubles again tying packer's knots, thanks to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,149

How to tie a scaffold hitch knot with animated help

Tie a scaffold hitch knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a scaffold hitch knot. You'll never have any troubles again tying scaffold hitch ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,006

How to tie a timber hitch knot with animated help

Tie a timber hitch knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a timber hitch knot. You'll never have any troubles again tying timber hitch knots ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 476

How to tie a timber hitch/killick knot with animated help

Tie a timber hitch/killick knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a timber hitch ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 524

How to tie a transom knot with animated help

Tie a transom knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a transom knot. You'll never have any troubles again tying transom knots, thanks to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 556

How to tie an ashley's bend knot with animated help

Tie an ashley's bend knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... an ashley's bend knot. You'll never have any troubles again tying ashley's bend knots ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 313

How to tie buglars braids with animated knot tying help

Tie buglars braids with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a buglar's braid ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,123

How to tie chain shortenings with animated knot tying help

Tie chain shortenings with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a chain ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 771

How to tie four-strand crown sennits with knot tying help

Tie four-strand crown sennits with knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a four-strand ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,942

How to tie good luck knots with animated knot tying help

Tie good luck knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a good luck knot ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,197

How to tie hackamore knots with animated knot tying help

Tie hackamore knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a hackamore knot ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,560

How to tie Josephine knots with animated knot tying help

Tie Josephine knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a Josephine knot ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 695

How to tie lanyard loop knots with animated knot tying help

Tie lanyard loop knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a lanyard loop ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,099

How to tie man-o'-war sheepshanks with knot tying help

Tie man-o'-war sheepshanks with knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a man-o'-war ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 589

How to tie Matthew Walker knots with animated knot tying help

Tie Matthew Walker knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a Matthew Walker ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 905

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