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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 and a car battery. I know how I'm starting my next campfire! Everyone should ...

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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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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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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 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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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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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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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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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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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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Outdoor Safety (79 how-to videos)

Human Powered Ferris Wheel

According to Google's (albeit rough) translation from French to English: "A big wheel in India that does not work with an engine but using human power. Men throw themselves in front of the wheel ...

Make-It-Yourself LEGO Gummies

Turkey day is over, and you have this nice Friday-Saturday-Sunday stretch before it's back the daily grind. Here's a project that inspires both young and old: LeGummies brick shaped gummy candies ...

Geek-Shooting Rubberband Machine Gun

It's the idea that counts. This geeky rubberband machine gun is pretty sweet looking... but I wish it had a little more force. The gun can very quickly shoot (200!) rubberbands, but it just tumbles ...

4 Years in the Making: Insane Papercraft City

Tokyo art student, Wataru Itou, spent four long years crafting his meticulous paper city, entitled "A Castle On the Ocean".  The miniature papercraft city was constructed with ...

Jetman Flys Over Atlantic with DIY Wings - Plummets!

Yves Rossy, AKA Jetman, attempted to fly across the Atantic from Morocco to Spain yesterday. His homemade, jet powered wings "span 8 feet and are powered by four kerosene-fueled jet engines ...

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