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How to Treat and Avoid Hypothermia
How to Treat and Avoid Hypothermia Learn how to avoid hypothermia when in the backcountry and what steps to take if you or someone with you becomes hypothermic. Taught by NOLS Instructor Jamie O’Donnel with the Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore.
Bleach or Purification Tablets– Which is the Best Option?
Bleach or Purification Tablets– Which is the Best Option? Using chlorinated bleach or purification tablets are two of the most common ways to purify water. Both are effective options and tablets or bleach can be stored for a long period of time. However, there are some differences between the two products that can influence the …
Brake Drum Forge Build
Brake Drum Forge Build Make a forge out of a brake drum easy, cheap, and works like a champ…
How to Whip A Rope
How to Whip A Rope Learning how to whip a rope or fuse a rope is a basic outdoor skill we all need to know. It’s even a Boy Scout requirement. I show you the Boy Scout way and then an easier way that works just as good.
Camping Food – Boil in Bag / Ziploc Omelette
Camping Food – Boil in Bag / Ziploc Omelette Easy to make, easy to carry camping, tastes so good! Omelette recipe is: Add 3 eggs, cheese, precooked bacon (or not), red peppers, green peppers, onion, coriander spice, cumin spice to the ziploc big. Stir it all up and cook for about 15-20 mins the boiling …
Factors That Influence Choosing the Best Shoes and Boots
Factors That Influence Choosing the Best Shoes and Boots Footwear is an essential component of any survival gear, and deciding whether or not to wear shoes or boots depends on a number of factors. Comfort, durability and practicality all play a role in deciding whether to start walking or hiking in shoes or boots, and …
HOW TO MAKE Black Powder ~EASY~
HOW TO MAKE Black Powder ~EASY~ Black powder is a simple mixture of powdered potassium nitrate or saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur. But simply mixing the ingredients together is not going to give you the results you are looking for. Follow these instructions on making black powder–just be careful as you are working with explosives. Whether …
How to make a sourdough starter
How to make a sourdough starter With so few ingredients used in sourdough starter, it’s essential that the ingredients that are used be of the highest quality. To make a truly good sourdough starter you need just three things: flour, water and time. It’s easy, but there’s a few things you should keep in mind …
Storing Insulin and Perishable drugs in SHTF
Storing Insulin and Perishable drugs in SHTF We discuss today an option for protecting and prolonging the shelf life of your insulin and refrigeratable drugs in a grid-down scenario.
Practical Considerations for Bug Out Vehicles
Practical Considerations for Bug Out Vehicles There is a tendency to lean towards the sensational when considering what makes a good bug out vehicle. Vehicles laden with armor-plated designs, self-contained weapons or communication platforms along with other military-grade configurations tend to get the most attention. However, in the vast array of circumstances that most …
