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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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Make your own fire piston

How to make your own fire piston

A simple lighter that never runs out of fuel? You can actually make one for less than five bucks. Now you'll never be stranded without fire.

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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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Make a survival fire from a battery and staple

How to make a survival fire from a battery and staple

Staple. Battery. Fire. That is it. There's not much else beyond that. What took cavemen centuries is as simple as touching two basic items together. Then bam. Spark.

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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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How to tie ocean plait mats with animated knot tying help

Tie ocean plait mats with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... an ocean plait ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,266

How to tie single-strand diamond knots with knot tying help

Tie single-strand diamond knots with knot tying help

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

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 756

How to tie square knots with animated knot tying help

Tie square knots with animated knot tying help

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

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 598

How to tie the 11x7 turks head knot

Tie the 11x7 turks head knot

Learn how to tie the 11x7 Turks Head knot with this knot tying instructional video. Here are the knot tying directions: 11 by 7 (over ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 5
Views 9,820

How to trap animals

Trap animals

In this how-to video, Andrew Price of Dryad Bushcraft teaches methods of trapping animals in a survival situation. Learn methods of tracking ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 11,256

How to use a knife in the wilderness

Use a knife in the wilderness

The knife is easily the most important tool in Bushcraft. Learn various cutting techniques as well as the parts of knife, the qualities that ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by JayNibbles | Comments 0
Views 4,004

How to use dandelion tinder to make a fire

Use dandelion tinder to make a fire

Need to make a survival fire, but don't have any matches and your lighter is out of fluid. Fear not, this how-to video can help. An empty ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Survivaltek | Comments 5
Views 7,345

How to apply bandages to sprained ankles as a Boy Scout

Apply bandages to sprained ankles as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,314

How to avoid cyber bullies as a Boy Scout

Avoid cyber bullies as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,886

How to boil water without proper equipment

Boil water without proper equipment

This video is a demonstration of an easy way to boil water while camping. Simply take a plastic bottle, fill it to the top with no space ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by mkammers | Comments 2
Views 4,185

How to build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival

Build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival

This instructional video demonstrates a technique for building a fire ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 9,029

How to care for an anaconda snake bite

Care for an anaconda snake bite

Anacondas are one of the most dangerous and the largest snake in the world. National Geographic's survival guide helps you to understand how ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 1,125

How to complete an orienteering course as a Boy Scout

Complete an orienteering course as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to convert any pack into an avalung avalanche safety pack

Convert any pack into an avalung avalanche safety pack

Before this ski season, I decided to add one more avalanche mitigation ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,227

How to cook a meal over an open fire as a Boy Scout

Cook a meal over an open fire as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. Compass work, nature observation, camp tools, and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,475

How to cook and boil water on an almond

Cook and boil water on an almond

Did you know an almond burning is enough fuel for you to cook and boil small amounts of water? This video will show you how to rig an ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by colin | Comments 0
Views 1,448

How to discuss constitutional rights as a Boy Scout

Discuss constitutional rights as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,905

How to display, raise, lower and fold the flag as a Boy Scout

Display, raise, lower and fold the flag as a Boy Scout

Tenderfoot is the first rank earned as a Boy Scout. The requirements ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,897

How to do a line rescue in the water as a Boy Scout

Do a line rescue in the water as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,341

How to escape from the trunk of a car

Escape from the trunk of a car

Kidnapped? Playing around? Well no matter why you have been trapped in the trunk of a car, you'll need to get out. Escaping new cars is easy ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 2,332

How to find directions without a compass as a Boy Scout

Find directions without a compass as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,774

How to find edibles in the wilderness

Find edibles in the wilderness

Bushcraft. Learn where to find edible plants in the wild including scurvy grass, sandfire, wild beet, and gorse. Also, see how to cook ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,406

How to find shelter in the woods

Find shelter in the woods

Learn how to construct a shelter in the woods from Andrew Price of Dyad Bushcraft. Where are the best places to build shelter? What should ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 2,924

How to hike five miles with a map and compass as a Boy Scout

Hike five miles with a map and compass as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,902

How to hike safely during the day and night as a Boy Scout

Hike safely during the day and night as a Boy Scout

Tenderfoot is the first rank earned as a Boy Scout. The requirements ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 923

How to identify and treat a 'hurry case' as a Boy Scout

Identify and treat a 'hurry case' as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,146

How to identify animals in your community as a Boy Scout

Identify animals in your community as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to identify local poisonous plants as a Boy Scout

Identify local poisonous plants as a Boy Scout

Tenderfoot is the first rank earned as a Boy Scout. The requirements ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,704

How to identify plants in your community as a Boy Scout

Identify plants in your community as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 722

How to identify wild plants for eating

Identify wild plants for eating

Learn how to identify and prepare wild plants for eating while in the the wilderness by watching this video tutorial. Get a good lesson in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
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How to jump into deep water and swim as a Boy Scout

Jump into deep water and swim as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. Compass work, nature observation, camp tools, and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to light a fire and a lightweight stove as a Boy Scout

Light a fire and a lightweight stove as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,186

How to make a barometer and forecast the weather

Make a barometer and forecast the weather

If the indicator is showing high, the weather will be sunny and warm, if it falls down below the middle, the pressure in the air is low and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tl1 | Comments 0
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How to make a cool oil emergency lamp for under a buck

Make a cool oil emergency lamp for under a buck

See how to make a very cool oil lamp for just under one dollar. This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make a fishing spear survival weapon

Make a fishing spear survival weapon

Check out this video from Forest Monkey Productions on how make a survival fishing spear. This little tool can mean the difference between ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 6
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How to make a survival fire from a battery and staple

Make a survival fire from a battery and staple

Check out this how-to video to start a fire using an AA battery and a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 58
Views 192,678

How to make a survival whistle from a tin can

Make a survival whistle from a tin can

This video shows how to make a whistle out of a piece of tin or aluminum from an ordinary can. It's easy to do! Why is it a survival ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 6,507

How to make a whistle

Make a whistle

Andrew Price of Dryad Bushcraft demonstrates how to make a whistle out of a piece of willow that could be useful for fun and recreation as ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 2,671

How to make cordage from plant fibers

Make cordage from plant fibers

Check out this how to tutorial to learn how to make cordage from plant fibers. Don't forget that the plant, dogvane, is ideal cordage ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
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How to make pine-pitch adhesive

Make pine-pitch adhesive

Watch this short video on how to make pine-pitch adhesive (a natural hot-melt glue using dry/solidified pine sap as its main ingredient). ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to make wilderness survival priorities

Make wilderness survival priorities

Learn wilderness survival priorities. This is part two of a series on survival shelters and skills by Ron Hood. Find your directions, search ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to orient a map and use a compass as a Boy Scout

Orient a map and use a compass as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,238

How to participate in a flag ceremony as a Boy Scout

Participate in a flag ceremony as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,720

How to participate in a service project as a Boy Scout

Participate in a service project as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 387

How to pass a swimming test as a Boy Scout

Pass a swimming test as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,545

How to perform various first aid methods as a Boy Scout

Perform various first aid methods as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,673

How to pitch a tent for a campout as a Boy Scout

Pitch a tent for a campout as a Boy Scout

Tenderfoot is the first rank earned as a Boy Scout. The requirements of becoming a Tenderfoot provide basic skills to begin preparing the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 985

How to prepare a personal first aid kit as a Boy Scout

Prepare a personal first aid kit as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 3,149

How to prepare and cook a meal as a Boy Scout

Prepare and cook a meal as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,934

How to prepare and cook your patrol's meal as a Boy Scout

Prepare and cook your patrol's meal as a Boy Scout

Tenderfoot is the first rank earned as a Boy Scout. The requirements ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

Pimp Your Bike

That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle: "Dekochari is a form of art bike indigenous to Japan dating back ...

Deadly Crossbow (Made With Newspaper)

Mythbusters decided to test whether an inmate could "kill another inmate across the hall using a crossbow made of newspaper": "Jamie and Adam built separate crossbows for the myth and ...

World's Most Badass Swing Set

My stomach is doing somersaults just watching this. Looks fun, albeit incredibly dangerous. Take it down a notch (or fifty) and build an indoor swing this winter. Previously, Deeply Trusting Female ...

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