OUTDOOR SAFETY How-To Videos & Articles

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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
Views 914

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
Views 610

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
Views 572

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 656

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
Views 495

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 819

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 2,715

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 651

How To Prepare for a Hurricane

Prepare for a Hurricane

Hurricane season (usually lasting from June 1 through November 30) can be a nerve racking time for everyone. Not only for those whose homes ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 54

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
Views 654

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
Views 147

How to purify water

Purify water

Thoreau said, “Water is the only drink for a wise man.” Here’s how to purify yours when you’re out in the wild. To purify water, you will ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 1,440

How to recognize and avoid poison ivy

Recognize and avoid poison ivy

Life is not always a walk in the woods, but when it is, make sure you don’t step in the poison ivy. Leaves of three, don't touch me or ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 1,295

How to repel ticks naturally

Repel ticks naturally

Protect yourself from Lyme disease without exposing yourself to a lot of pesticides. This how-to video will show you how you can get rid of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 1,617

How to stay safe in mines with underground supports

Stay safe in mines with underground supports

Winner of the NIOSH 2001 Alice Hamilton Award for Excellence in Educational Materials, Miner Mike Saves The Day exudes both humor and wisdom ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 214

How To Survive a Dust Storm or Sandstorm

Survive a Dust Storm or Sandstorm

Dust storms are among nature 's most violent and unpredictable phenomena. High winds lift dirt particles or, in the case of sandstorms, sand ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 381

How To Survive a Fall Through Ice

Survive a Fall Through Ice

Yes, the weather outside is frightful, but what could be more delightful on a cold winter morning than getting out of the house, breathing ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 96

How to survive a fire

Survive a fire

Whether a house fire or a forest fire, when a blaze catches you off guard, you have precious little time to react. HOW TO SURVIVE outlines ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 673

How to survive a hiking trip in the woods

Survive a hiking trip in the woods

Out for a leisurely hike in the woods? Well, don't leave home without a few simple supplies or you could be facing a survival situation ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 315

How to survive a rattlesnake bite

Survive a rattlesnake bite

Survive a rattlesnake bite. Keep your wounded area still and below the heart. The venom is extremely poisonous. Most people survive, but ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 667

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Stunningly Slooooowwww Card Flourishes

Dimitri Arleri delivers a set of jaw-dropping card flourishes, performed at a slow pace to "an unidentified piece of ambient opera." Magicians, get ready to be inspired. Hint- the best ...

Go Go Sailor Moon! (and Beauty Guru Michelle Phan)

OK, so Halloween is over. However, I couldn't resist posting Michelle Phan's Sailor Moon/Manga makeup tutorial. Michelle makes amazing beauty tutorials (don't miss her Lady Gaga look!). Also... the ...

Knit the Periodic Table

Science geeks everywhere: the ultimate knitting pattern. Creator apinnick made this amazing sweater displaying the Periodic Table of Elements for her husband, a microbiologist working in the ...

Ignite Prey and Light Cigarettes With a Laser Burner

Looking for an (explosively) fun Thanksgiving project this week? Something that involves fire and lasers? Check it out. YouTube creator StyroPyro lights ten matches in 9 seconds with a modded laser ...

Repair the World One (LEGO) Brick at a Time

Jan Vorman has installed quick LEGO-fixes all over the world - from Italy to Germany to Israel to Holland. Jan's "Dispatchwork" work creates a contemporary twist: colorful LEGO-street-art ...

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