All videos for the tag : Backpacking (162 videos)

  • If you’re not a coconut cracking ninja from Samoa, then you’ll need an easier way to bust coconuts for pleasure, or for survival. This is the easiest and most effective way I’ve found to do it, when you don’t have any tools. Inspired by Tom Hanks “Castaway”. Best movie ever! [✓] Fresh Coconuts (Set of…

  • In this video, I go through the process of making a Dakota Fire Hole. A couple of weeks ago I was in a situation where I was reminded just how awesome this fire skill is in the woods. DISCLAIMER!!! Dakota Fire Holes can be dangerous! Make sure you do everything you can to put out…

  • A simple trick for turning coconuts into rope, without any tools! [✓] Coconut Husk Fiber: Endcard Links: Christmas Life Hacks: Secret Safe: Paper Rockets: Liquid Nitrogen Experiments: See What Else I’m Up To: Instagram:  Facebook:  Pinterest:  Business Inquiries: For sponsorship requests or business opportunities please contact me directly: Music By: Studio_az – “Beach” Commercial rights…

  • “Stove Secrets” (E6) – How to make a pocket sized wood burning stove that is very effective, ultra compact, and burns both natural materials as well as Esbit or other fuel tabs. This homemade wood burning stove, made with a good ol’ Altoids Tin, not only breaks down to make for an easily portable &…

  • “Stove Secrets” – Alcohol stove builds, tips, tricks, and secrets for the true DIY gear junkie. No fancy or expensive tools & machinery required! In this episode we tackle another simple, yet cool stove project… how to make a rolled-edge alcohol stove from an aluminum beer bottle. This lightweight, yet sturdy alcohol stove is relatively…

  • More knotty stuff on my blog: Higher resolution supplies photo: The two-peg spool knit can be found in ‘The Ashley Book of Knots’ as #2878, a Square Loop Sinnet, along with other variations. For quick deployment of the cord, should you need to repurpose it from the lanyard, just cut off one end below the…

  • Essential supplies to stock up on while you still can. Anything can happen in these uncertain times. It’ll happen when you least expect it, and you’ll need to be prepared. Natural disasters, Martial law, Economic Society Collapse, Domestic terrorism are just some of the things that can happen. This shows some of the cheaper supply…

  • 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…

  • This time on STW, El and Keyper set off on a day hike and demonstrate how to build shelter to spend the night in the wild with only a basic survival kit. Also see El Director attempt to make fire by rubbing sticks together. Our first multi camera episode! Survival Kit: Space Blanket, Matches, Lighter,…

  • PART 2 OF 2: A detailed fire making exercise in the Southeastern United States by Nutnfancy. Quite a different climate and foliage than the usual Nutnfancy Knife Clinic in the Rocky Mountains, this southern location provided an equally excellent location for wilderness craft. Tools used included the excellent, high value KaBar Heavy Bowie and Cold…