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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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Curated 11 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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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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Curated 11 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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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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Curated 2 years ago by ttassinari | Comments 0
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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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Curated 1 year ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 0
Views 651

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 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 3
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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 coil 550 parachute cord

Coil 550 parachute cord

Here is a technique for coiling parachute cord or any other thin rope / twine. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Learn how to construct an improved version of the figure four deadfall ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,436

How to do the backpacker rope coil

Do the backpacker rope coil

How to coil a rope and wear it on your back. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll be stranded on a desert island ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Here is an effective way to coil a long rope and use as an emergency method of transporting an injured person. Learn how to survive in ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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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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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 815

How to make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Learn how to make a primitive basket for wilderness survival using natural cordage. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Learn how to make a Figure Four Deadfall trap- Wilderness Survival ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,262

How to make a homemade fire extinguisher

Make a homemade fire extinguisher

The majority of preventable residential fires start on the kitchen stove. OodleboxTV fire expert Captain Mike Baker demos how to make a ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 0
Views 2,702

How to make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Learn how to make a primitive fishing hook / fishing gouge from ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make an cord eye splice for wilderness survival uses

Make an cord eye splice for wilderness survival uses

Here is the technique for creating a strong sleek loop in a natural ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,312

How to make wilderness survival cordage

Make wilderness survival cordage

How to make rope, cordage, and twine from natural materials found in the wilderness. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,544

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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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 646

How to prevent getting mugged

Prevent getting mugged

Learn a few basic steps to lower your chances of getting mugged.

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Curated 1 year ago by Rube McGee | Comments 1
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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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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

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Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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