All videos for the tag : Gear (107 videos) - page 7
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A wilderness survival kit should usually contain a signal mirror, a whistle, a fire starter, a compass, fish hooks, razor blades, duct tape, matches and first-aid supplies. Learn about including a flashlight, map and wiring in a survival kit with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on wilderness…
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Important wilderness survival skills include the ability to find food, clothing and water in nature, and how to navigate in unfamiliar territory. Discover how first-aid is an important survival skill with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on wilderness survival skills. Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm…
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How to use an inexpensive Garbage Bag for shelter and other applications
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The parts of a compass include the degree measurements around the circumference of the circle, the magnetic north needle that always points north and any other attachments, such as a magnifying glass. Understand the role of each part of a compass with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video on surviving…
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Making a fire without matches is possible by using magnesium flint steel or by using friction to create an ember. Always have tinder ready to ignite with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video on surviving outdoors. Expert: Matt Preye Contact: www.weu.com Bio: Matt Preye has been kayaking for 15 years…
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Making a compass in the wild can be done using a sewing needle, a magnet and some stagnant water, or it can be done using the shadows of the sun to find east and west. Get your bearings in the wild with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video on surviving…
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Wilderness survival has as much to do with psychology as physical survival, so getting into the right mindset is the first step in planning a survival tactic. Learn a few acronyms to live by with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video on surviving outdoors. Expert: Matt Preye Contact: www.weu.com Bio:…
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Using a compass involves holding it as level as possible, finding the desired direction or bearing and using the magnetic north needle as reference. Use a compass to navigate through the wilderness with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video on surviving outdoors. Expert: Matt Preye Contact: www.weu.com Bio: Matt Preye…
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In the wilderness, healthy people can survive without food for as long as eight weeks, assuming they have plenty of drinkable water at hand. Understand what the body goes through during starvation mode with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video on surviving outdoors. Expert: Matt Preye Contact: www.weu.com Bio: Matt…
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A survival kit should include essential items, such as a knife, matches or fire starters, a flashlight, a compass, a whistle, rain gear, high-protein food, water and means to sanitize water. Find out what to include in a pack for every wilderness outing with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video…
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Making a fire involves starting with the material that is easiest to ignite, such as dried bark strips, and building up to longer-lasting woods, such as maple or pine pieces. Find out how to build the best outdoor fire with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video on surviving outdoors. Expert:…
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Techniques for surviving in the wilderness rely heavily on practice, preparation and common sense, as there are many useful items that can help boil water, prepare food or hold together a shelter. Find out how to make the most of many everyday items with life-saving tips from an experienced wilderness expert in this free video…
