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 build a fire with dryer lint
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Build a fire with dryer lint

Start a fire using dryer lint with tips from this video. (What else are you going to do with it? Do it with a ferrocium rod.

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How to make a survival whistle from a tin can
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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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How to make a fire with a bow and drill
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Make a fire with a bow and drill

Make a fire with a bow and drill. Use fire birch for your spindle.

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How to make a soda can stove
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Make a soda can stove

With tips from this video, make a soda can stove. First, cut the bottom off. Poke holes with a knife into the side of the lid. Make a ...more

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How to carve out a canoe
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Carve out a canoe

Ray Mears travels to Savaii to learn the art of making a canoe. Learn how to make a canoe with tips from the BBC.

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How to tie the monkey's fist knot
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Tie the monkey's fist knot

Check out this how-to knot-tying video, demonstrating the monkey's fist. The monkey's fist is used to add weight to the end of a rope. If ...more

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How to tie the water knot (also known as the tape knot)
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Tie the water knot (also known as the tape knot)

For extra security, an extra turn can be added, as is done in the surgeon's knot. This is a simple knot to tie, really, no joke.

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How to tie the honda knot (also known as the lasso knot)
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Tie the honda knot (also known as the lasso knot)

This is the same knot used for lassos. You can go wrangle some cattle or horses now, or if you not on a farm you can practice on your dog ...more

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How to tie the tautline hitch knot
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Tie the tautline hitch knot

If you never were a scout, or you've forgotten all your skills, this how-to video is for you. If the loop is under weight, the knot will ...more

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How to use dandelion tinder to make a fire
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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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How to make a stove for survival training out of a soda can
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Make a stove for survival training out of a soda can

In 2 minutes you can make a stove from household materials that you probably already have. Learn this great survival trick by watching this ...more

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How to make a barometer and forecast the weather
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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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How to shorten a rope with a daisy chain
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Shorten a rope with a daisy chain

How to shorten a rope with a daisy chain--no, not the daisy chain you make from the flowers in your front yard.

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How to make a tin can survival cook stove
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Make a tin can survival cook stove

This is a how-to on how to make a survival cook stove instead of spending $25 to buy one online. It is a simple projecting that requires an ...more

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How to make a spark by using flint and steel
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Make a spark by using flint and steel

This video shows how even the cheapest file can act as a striker. Use a standard micro file to make a spark. Do not prep it in any way and ...more

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How to do a flint and steel striking technique
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Do a flint and steel striking technique

Learn the proper method of striking a flint, how to hold the flint, and the angle of attack. Use a slow, downward scrape--make a spark even ...more

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How to make a survival atlatl
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Make a survival atlatl

Here's a short video on how to make an atlatl for getting Turkey's during the Thanksgiving season. This version is not meant for general ...more

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How to make a survival spear fishing weapon
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Make a survival spear fishing 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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How to make a survival bush bow and arrow
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Make a survival bush bow and arrow

Watch this how-to on making a survival bow and arrow using material you can find in any wooded area. Start with a branch and avoid dulling ...more

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How to build a survival fire tote bag
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Build a survival fire tote bag

Watch to learn how to make a tote to carry your fire with you through the forest. Learn what sticks to collect, how to use a bracelet to tie ...more

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