Published on Oct 26, 2013 This is my version of the camping wood stove.
DIY Camping Gear – Hillbilly Clothes Washer
Published on Apr 21, 2012 A short fun video showing how to make your own hillbilly laundry using a windshield wiper motor to take camping or RVing. It can be powered by a 12v battery or a 12v solar panel.
Backpacker Survival Skills: Start a Fire with Your Cell Phone
Uploaded on May 6, 2009 Editor in Chief Jon Dorn shows you how to get a fire going with nothing but your cellphone, a piece of steel wool, and some tinder.
Survival Gardening in Containers
Uploaded on Mar 8, 2011 Finally got some Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Basil and Oregano in the ground – err – buckets! Not soon enough for the latest increase in food prices though. Container gardening with “earth box” type planters made from buckets and Rubbermaid containers. It is a self watering bucket garden! Next is …
How to Tie 7 Basic Knots
Uploaded on Jun 24, 2009 Here are 7 essential knots every man should know: The Square Knot, The Bowline Knot, 2 Half Hitches, Taut Line, Clove Hitch, Figure eight knot, sheet bend
Purifying Salt Water / Distill
Uploaded on Jan 22, 2012 How to make a stove top or camp fire distill for purifying salt water.
Make a Natural Chest Decongestant
Make a Natural Chest Decongestant Making a homemade chest rub to help with mucous buildup in the lungs can help to speed the healing process while improving overall comfort. There are a number of home remedies that have stood the test of time in terms of being safe and effective, and you can make …
Tap Your Maple Tree in 15 mins/$15 make maple syrup
Uploaded on Mar 1, 2010 How to tap your maple tree in 15 mins using $15 worth of supplies from your local hardware store. (AFTER MORE RESEARCH I’D RECOMMEND LIMITING TAPS TO 2 MAX, and SMALLER AT THAT)
Eye splice in double braid polyester rope
Published on Mar 4, 2012 How to make an eye splice in a double braid polyester rope for e.g. halyards. SPLICING TOOLS can be bought at: http://www.premiumropes.com/splicing-…
DIY Calcium Chloride Instant Hot pack / Hand Warmer
Published on Jan 9, 2014 Keep your hands and other body parts warm this winter with these easy to make hand warmers! All you need for this project is: 1. calcium chloride ice-melt pellets (available at most hardware stores) 2. Large ziplock bag 3. Smaller ziplock bag 4. Water
