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Tie a monkey's fist knot

How to tie a monkey's fist knot

This video will show you how to tie a monkey's fist (the knot, not the primate- you would have to find another video for that).

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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 ...

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Make rope from plastic bags in an emergency

How to make rope from plastic bags in an emergency

It's an emergency and you need to rappel down a mountain - what do you do? Well, you just take a bunch of those plastic grocery ...

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Start a campfire with jumper cables and a car battery

How to start a campfire with jumper cables and a car battery

I never thought I'd use another No. 2 pencil again until I saw this ingenious idea... making fire with pencil lead, jumper cables ...

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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 ...

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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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How to assess snow stability using a compression test

Assess snow stability using a compression test

Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche ...more

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How to assess snow stability using a Rutschblock test

Assess snow stability using a Rutschblock test

Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche ...more

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How to be safe when there's lightning

Be safe when there's lightning

Great public service announcement for kids and lightning do's and don'ts. Leon the lion explains to kids what to do if outdoors and ...more

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How to recognize and avoid poison ivy

Recognize and avoid poison ivy

Life is not always a walk in the woods, but when it is, make sure you don’t step in the poison ivy. Leaves of three, don't touch me or ...more

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How to survive a hiking trip in the woods

Survive a hiking trip in the woods

Out for a leisurely hike in the woods? Well, don't leave home without a few simple supplies or you could be facing a survival situation ...more

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How to survive against large predators in the wild

Survive against large predators in the wild

Big predators pose a big threat unless you know what to do under attack. HOW TO SURVIVE advises making lots of noise, freezing when ...more

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How to survive an emergency with your phone

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

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How to survive falling through ice

Survive falling through ice

Use caution on seemingly solid ice, because if you fall through, it'll be difficult to get yourself out. HOW TO SURVIVE instructs you how ...more

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How to tell directions without a compass

Tell directions without a compass

No compass or map? No problem. Figure your way out of the wilderness just by looking around you. You will need a stick, two rocks, and the ...more

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How to choose an inflatable PFD personal flotation device

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 measure snow slope incline for avalanche safety

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 rock fall injuries in mines

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 stay safe in mines with underground supports

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

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 use mobile equipment in underground mines

Use mobile equipment in underground mines

Hazards In Motion teaches mobile equipment safety for underground miners. The how-to video follows the misadventures of Ben, a new miner ...more

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How to avoid insect bites while hiking

Avoid insect bites while hiking

Insects can be a big nuisance while you are hiking. Different parts of the country and different parts of the world have different kinds of ...more

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How to avoid mosquito bites

Avoid mosquito bites

The female mosquito feeds on blood so she can develop eggs, but in the process she can transmit disease. This video gives tips on how to ...more

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How to defend against deadly mosquitoes

Defend against deadly mosquitoes

Ow! Mosquitoes! They spread Yellow Fever, Malaria, Dengue Fever and now West Nile Virus. Joe Sherinski shares four means of attack that he ...more

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How to drive off road and get un-stuck

Drive off road and get un-stuck

Learn how to stay in one piece while driving off the road. Ray Mears from the BBC shares his top tips on driving on the sand. With ...more

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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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