All videos for the tag : Rainer Salzger (52 videos) - page 4
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How to improvise a compass from a video tape. Today’s magnetic tape is composed of three main layers: the base film, the magnetic layer, and the back coating. The base film provides the physical support and main strength of the tape. The magnetic layer determines the tape’s magnetic properties. It is composed of magnetic powders,…
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The candle emergency lantern, made of a old tin can, a candle, and a bit of wire for handle, is a device that will be found to be very useful in an emergency. The whole thing was a boxed light, shining ahead like a searchlight.
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When you think of planning a bike ride, generally you just think about what you will need, to get from one point to the next point. As a survival cyclist, you plan to use the bike as a tool for survival when circumstances may not be predictable. Here i show you a important survival technique….
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Soldier emergency tinder. Snipers, combat medics, even Mantracker carry the same good fire tinder with themselves. Few of them know it. (repost)
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The bark of the wild cherry tree is a traditional Native American remedy. However, the bark still has another value: it helps you to kindle a fire. The wild cherry tree bark burns about 3 times longer, than birch bark. This is helpful if you are forced to kindle a fire under wet weather conditions,…
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This time: Finding North from the Great Bear. In the northern hemisphere the North Star (Polaris) indicates the position of True North to within 2°. It is a bright star and can be found by producing a line from the two end stars, or ‘pointers’ of the Great Bear (Big Dipper). The North Star will…
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Ground-to-air emergency signs are well known within Rescue parties. Easy displayed by day, you need at night a special procedure for an effective deployment. I call this solution the “SURVIVOR´s RESCUE CINEMA”. The signals can be also projected on the ground, on cliff faces or in urban areas on roofs and walls. The size of…
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Battery fire lighting. If you are carrying arms you can use the gunpowder from a round to help ignite your tinder.
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How steel wool and batteries can save your life if you are soaked and ice-cold temperatures require a campfire to dry the clothes and for warming up yourself. Remember: Add some tinder to the steel wool, before you use the batteries (2 x AA). Birch bark is well suitable. As soon as the steel wool…
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Snake Awareness. Educate yourself about the types of snakes found in your area. This way you will know what to look for, which types of snakes are dangerous, and what you can do if you come in contact with one. Snake Safety Tips. If you see a snake while hiking, do not panic! Back away…
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The Lighthouse Emergency Signal: Once lost in wilderness, you have to do everything to be found as soon as possible by search and rescue teams. The Lighthouse signal trick can help you to achieve this aim. These things are needed: a trekking pole, plastic bottle, 3 way flashing safety light or a cigarette lighter with…
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The Water Generator: The purpose the Water Generator is to collect solar energy for melting snow or ice. It follows the same design principle as it is applied for my Super Shelter.
