Survival Training

Survival Training

Always be prepared for the worst case scenario! Become an expert survivalist. Learn how to build a fire in the woods or extinguish one in your home. Survive an earthquake or a flood, keep the wilderness at bay, make an emergency stove, kill insects, make weapons and tie a variety of knots. Sharpen your survival skills whether you are stranded on a desert island or the next contestant on Survivor.

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How to tie knots to hang an easy hammock
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Tie knots to hang an easy hammock

This how-to video demonstrates the easiest way to make a hammock. Simple, easy and safe, with no sewing required, make a hammock anytime in ...more

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How to tie an inline figure 8 loop knot
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Tie an inline figure 8 loop knot

The inline figure eight knot, demonstrated in this how-to video, is a loop knot that can be tied into the middle of a rope, when the ends ...more

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How to tie a variation of the double bowline knot
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Tie a variation of the double bowline knot

The Double Bowline has the same strength as a figure eight knot but is simpler to tie. This variation of the double bowline knot differs ...more

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How to tie a double bowline knot
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Tie a double bowline knot

The Double Bowline has the same strength as a figure eight knot but is simpler to tie. As the rope wraps around twice, the double bowline ...more

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How to tie a clove hitch on a carabiner
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Tie a clove hitch on a carabiner

As the clove hitch knot is adjustable and slipper, it can be useful attached to a carabiner, allowing the load to move fluidly up and down ...more

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How to tie a slip bowline knot
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Tie a slip bowline knot

A bowline knot can tighten up really easily, in such a way that it's a headache to get the rope untied. The slip bowline knot, however, has ...more

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How to tie various knots like the reef, sheet bend, & bowline
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Tie various knots like the reef, sheet bend, & bowline

This how-to video shows in close-up detail how to tie some common scouting knots. This video is an ideal teaching aid for kids from 8 to 80 ...more

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How to tie a quick clove hitch knot
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Tie a quick clove hitch knot

While the clove hitch is not a particularly secure knot, it's useful in situations when the knot requires a little bit of give. The steps ...more

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How to tie a double fisherman's knot or double overhand knot
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Tie a double fisherman's knot or double overhand knot

The double fishermen's knot, as demonstrated in this how-to video, is a safe knot to secure to separate lengths of rope together, forming ...more

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How to tie hammock hanging knots
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Tie hammock hanging knots

The knots demonstrated in this how-to video are a good way to hang a hammock, because it makes it so easy to adjust your hanging height. The ...more

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How to sleep comfrotably in a hammock
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Sleep comfrotably in a hammock

Can you sleep in a hammock every night instead of a bed? Millions of people around the world do. It is so much cheaper than a traditional ...more

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How to tie a pole hitch
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Tie a pole hitch

This high load pole hitch, as demonstrated in this how-to video, is useful when a skyhook is needed. Very useful when lifting an outboard ...more

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How to tie a clove hitch knot
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Tie a clove hitch knot

The clove hitch knot is not a particularly good knot for binding, but can be quite useful as a crossing knot, or a knot at the intersection ...more

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How to tie a bowline backup knot
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Tie a bowline backup knot

The bowline knot can be furthered strengthened by tying an additional backup knot. As knot-tying reduces the strength of the line, it's ...more

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How to tie an Albright knot variation
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Tie an Albright knot variation

The Albright Knot, demonstrated in this how-to video, was developed for fishing, but as it was created to tie together to diameters of rope ...more

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How to tie an eye splice loop into the end of a rope
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Tie an eye splice loop into the end of a rope

The eye splice creates a permanent loop at the end of a multi-strand rope by means of rope-splicing. Most eye splice whip instructions have ...more

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How to tie a bowline knot
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Tie a bowline knot

The bowline knot has a long history in sailing. The bowline, or bow line, knot was used to secure the sail in position toward the back of ...more

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How to make a hammock without sewing
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Make a hammock without sewing

No place to sleep tonight? In a pinch, a little bit of rope and some fabric can be transformed into a hammock bed. This is a great skill ...more

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How to tie a bowline knot
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Tie a bowline knot

This how-two knot-tying video has been created by Paul Collingridge of Guildford College. It is used as an instructional video for tree ...more

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How to fall down safely to minimize possible injury
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Fall down safely to minimize possible injury

Sometimes, there's no way to avoid a fall. If you are aware of the inevitability of a fall, you can at least prepare properly to fall ...more

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