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Make a fishing spear survival weapon

How to make a fishing spear survival weapon

Catching your own fish today is nothing more than a mere hobby, thanks to commercial fishermen and aquafarming. But one day, you might actually have to do it. Think "Lost"… think deserted island… ...

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Obama! Are You Eating that Chicken Wing Correctly?

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a chicken wing. And yes, Obama likes chicken wings just like everybody else does. Here's how you do it, courtesy of Food Wishes (also, here's several ...

SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control)

This is full blown cheating - no ifs, ands or buts about it. Introducing the RC900, a remote-control bowling ball invented by San Antonio, Texas-based 900 Global. Says Popular Mechanics, "The ...

World's Fastest Bicycle Goes 75mph

Cycling enthusiasts, behold. Fastest bicycle in the world, designed by VARNA of British Columbia. Pretty impressive. Check it out, Barbara Buatois of France completes her new One Hour World Record at ...

Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

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