Survival Basics - page 3
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Hikers and backpackers should learn how to read a map and compass. Learn how to read a map and compass to navigate in the wilderness in this free video on wilderness navigation. Expert: John Stewart Bio: John Stewart is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and has instructed boy scouts on climbing,…
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The technique for creating a strong sleek loop in a natural length of cordage… perfect for many wilderness survival applications
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How to make rope, cordage, and twine from natural materials found in the wilderness.
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PLEASE READ: Shown are the various items essential to last ditch outdoor survival. Description and uses of items. I’ve been getting some comments about adding more firelighting gear. What I have in this kit is more than enough. Many people go out with much less. There are many primitive ways of lighting fires that I…
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Chosing colors for backpacking gear is important. Make your own ultralight backpacking gear with good color choices
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PART 1 of 2 Here the the SOG Powerlock EOD Model B61 multi-tool (MT) goes up against my standard of measure for full-size MTs, the Leatherman Charge TTi. This one of course is my Cabelas special edition camo version. The Powerlock is the black oxide EOD version. In this 2-part series, Nutnfancy pits them against…
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David showing some spear fishing tactics.
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practising building a basher and lighting a resin fire
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The body needs water in order to survive. Learn about surviving and finding fresh water from an Eagle Scout in this free survival skills video. Expert: John Stewart Bio: John Stewart is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and has instructed boy scouts on climbing, outdoor skills, pioneering, wilderness survival and kayaking…
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I demonstrate making a compass out of nothing more than a leaf, paperclip, and rock.
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Survival sometimes means improvising with personal possessions. Learn about surviving by using personal possessions from an Eagle Scout in this free survival skills video. Expert: John Stewart Bio: John Stewart is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and has instructed boy scouts on climbing, outdoor skills, pioneering, wilderness survival and kayaking for…
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Moving water sources often lead to help and civilization. Learn about surviving by locating a moving water source from an Eagle Scout in this free survival skills video. Expert: John Stewart Bio: John Stewart is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and has instructed boy scouts on climbing, outdoor skills, pioneering, wilderness…
