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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 snare for trapping in the wild

How to make a snare for trapping in the wild

Illegal? Shucks no. It can't be. It's just a trap. A simple little snare trap. But in some areas it is illegal, thanks to animal welfare groups. Mostly, illegal snares are ones that are self-locking, causing ...

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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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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 bags that are lying around (darned pollution) and construct yourself a ...

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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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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 use archery shooting techniques

Use archery shooting techniques

Learn how to use a bow for primitive archery with tips from this video.

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How to treat poison ivy, oak, and sumac with jewel weed

Treat poison ivy, oak, and sumac with jewel weed

Jewel weed is found in swamps lakes and wet places. This how-to video ...more

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How to repel ticks naturally

Repel ticks naturally

Protect yourself from Lyme disease without exposing yourself to a lot of pesticides. This how-to video will show you how you can get rid of ...more

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How to use fire paste to spark a fire quickly

Use fire paste to spark a fire quickly

Fire paste is a handy tool to help start a fire out in the wild. This is a great supply to pack along on any camping or hiking trip. Never ...more

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How to purify water

Purify water

Thoreau said, “Water is the only drink for a wise man.” Here’s how to purify yours when you’re out in the wild. To purify water, you will ...more

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How to operate a construction crane safely

Operate a construction crane safely

Before operating a crane and rigging a load make sure that you and the crane operator know standard hand signals. Knowing these hand signals ...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 prevent chainsaw accidents while working at a sawmill

Prevent chainsaw accidents while working at a sawmill

This video job safety tutorial describes in detail the fundamentals of ...more

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How to survive a silver back gorilla encounter

Survive a silver back gorilla encounter

Gorillas are 400 lbs and 6 feet tall. They are the largest primates and the silver back, the dominant male is known to become aggressive if ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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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 use a watch as a compass to navigate when lost

Use a watch as a compass to navigate when lost

Are you lost? This how to video teaches you a simple way to turn your ...more

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How to read a map while out in the wilderness

Read a map while out in the wilderness

This video outdoor safety tutorials gives tips on how to read a topographical map and how to use a compass, Global Positioning System (GPS ...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 make a bow drill fire nest

Make a bow drill fire nest

Make a bow drill fire nest. Use shredded juniper bark. Shred the juniper by grinding it in your hand. Watch to find out more!

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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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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How To Avoid a Rattlesnake Attack

Avoid a Rattlesnake Attack

Rattlesnakes are pit vipers, found in various parts of the United States , Canada , and Mexico . In Central and South America, they are ...more

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How to walk safely around forklifts and at construction sites

Walk safely around forklifts and at construction sites

This video tutorial, in dramatic style, puts you into the driver's ...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 understand and inspect crane sling angles

Understand and inspect crane sling angles

A sling angle is an angle between the sling and the load itself. By paying close attention to the angels we can safely guarantee that the ...more

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Turbo Turkey - Cook the Damn Bird Above the Camshaft

So, I suppose we're going both redneck and Thanksgiving turkey twice today (Redneck Slingshot Chick + Extreme Thanksgiving Recipes). Something about home for the holidays inspires... and this is ...

Deeply Trusting Female Volunteers Bod to Redneck Science: First Human Slingshot

Well, maybe these folks aren't redneck. That is a pretty nice house, and that slingshot doesn't look too jery rigged. But the idea of a human slingshot is certainly redneck (and lotsa fun). Previously ...

Cook a Bikini-d Bird with Mashed Potato Volcanoes

Extreme Holiday Ideas has posted several fun Thanksgiving projects this season. Check out some of my favorites: 90 Minute Turkey (That's right, roast and thaw in just 90 minutes): Extreme Pumpkin Pie ...

Superhero Mountain Climbing Car

I'm not sure about the who, what, where, when or how...but man, this mountain climbing car is cool. More car customizations/mods: (HowTo).

Stunningly Slooooowwww Card Flourishes

Dimitri Arleri delivers a set of jaw-dropping card flourishes, performed at a slow pace to "an unidentified piece of ambient opera." Magicians, get ready to be inspired. Hint- the best ...

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