Tools 

How to Make Stone Tools in a Survival Situation | Basic Instincts | WIRED

– And right there in lessthan a second, I have createda tool that allows me to overcome allof my physical limitations. My name is Bill Schindler. I’m an experimental archaeologistand primitive technologistand a professor ofarcheology and anthropologyat Washington College. If you’re in the wildernessand you have nothing,the most important thing that you need isa sharp, durable edge. Humans are one of the weakestspecies on the planet. Our nails are almost useless. Our teeth are almost useless. We’re not that strong. We can’t run very fast. We can’t dig into the…

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Primitive Technology: Cord drill and Pump drill

Using the fire sticks to make firethis method can gives you blistersa round stoneDrilling a hole in it with a stone awlPecking a hole with the stone awlPecking hole from other sideHole gouged right throughQuartz sand added to help drilling processSpindle stick Fitting stone over the spindleFibrous tree barkseparating the inner bark frome outer barksplitting the inner bark into thinner stripsTwist the individual strands clockwise, but twist them together anti clockwise. This prevents the cord from unravellingcarving a notch in the stickTying the cord onto the notch with a strip…

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Making Rope From Bark (Primitively)

First, get a tool to chop the tree down. Here I am using a wedge-shaped rock, which will work as a makeshift axe. . Find a straight thin tree to chop down. I recommend trying to fine with with smooth bark, as they are usually greenwood and the bark will peel off easily into sheets. Once you get most of the tree cut down, just push and pull it off the base. Don’t worry about the wood cracking or splintering, as we are only going to use it for the…

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5 Ways To Sharpen A Knife Without A Sharpener

Hey there my friends, John here, and as theold saying goes, “A sharp knife is a safeknife. ” So what to do if you find yourselfwith a dull knife and the realization thatyou don’t have a sharpener with you? Well,not to worry, because I’m going to show you5 common items that you can use to put a greatedge back on your blade. If you’re out carcamping, or otherwise have immediate accessto your vehicle, the window can actually makean excellent sharpener. Simply place yourknife on the top, un-coated edge of the…

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The Ultimate SURVIVAL TOOL – This thing is a BEAST!

        Here is a similar tool made to  MILITARY SPEC! ►UNBREAKABLE,HIGH STRENGTH AND HARDNESS -Our multifunctional carry-on shovel adopts precision foundry technology made of martensitic stainless steel by 100% moulding and casting. The shovel head is designed from thin to thick, no weak part or weld part, high strength and hardness, unbreakable. 10mm joint part makes the shovel head can bear 1060LB,not only durable but also exquisite. ► FAST LOCK ADJUSTMENT-(Patent number,ZL201430128353.0)6-Position quick lock under one-button-touch by one hand.You can quickly adjust the angle ranged 0-150 according…

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10 Survival Gadgets put to the Test – part 2

What’s up everybody welcome back to my laboratoryWhere safety is number one priority and today we’re going to put to the testSurvival gadgets, let’s see what I got today. By the way. I got new cameraHopefully you enjoy this because last two of the cameras. I broke one fell in the riverSecond one fell in crushed, so I need a new tripod actually I need any new cameraAnyways, the other ones pretty old and banged up. Hey Don’t bite me. for the first gadget. I got here survival ponchoLet’s open…

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Clothes General Survival 

Navy Skills for Life – Water Survival Training – Clothing Inflation

I’m HM1 Richard O’Dell, search-and-rescue medical technician at Naval Survival Training Institute Pensacola. And this is Petty Officer Trejo. Trejo is performing drown proof which he’s going to lead into the floatation of his trousers. So, before we begin, it’s very important that you see on land the knot that must tied on the pant legs in order for the flotation to work. As you see, I took the pant legs and crossed them over; then bring it through, creating that knot. Now, what you do is bring that leftover…

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winter survival clothes

hey a friend of mine John Jane l0 hejust did a video and the subject wasliving and extreme cold and surviving init and how to you know what to wear andkeep her house warm stuff like that takecare of your animals and I thought thatwas a great video and I live a littlefurther south than he does I think it’simportant for people in my region toknow what to do and what kind ofclothing to get for when thetemperatures plummet down into the 50sso I’m going to show you a couple…

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Stylish Survival Kit? | 10 Clothing Hacks That Can Save Your Life

So, you find yourself stranded on an islandin the South Pacific or maybe you’re out inthe woods in Alaska. You don’t know where you’re at you don’t knowhow long you’re going to be here, you’ve gotto survive and all that you have, the clothingon your back. Today, gentlemen, we’re going to talk aboutstylish survival for the sharp-dressed gentleman. Now, if that intro just flew past you, understandthat this isn’t an entertainment video, thisisn’t a true survival video, your clothingshouldn’t be McGyvered in a survival situation. You should use it as…

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Clothes General Survival 

ICE FALL-THROUGH: Extreme Survival without Dry Clothes

In this survival scenario:Deep into backcountry. . . Freezing temperaturesAt least 20 kilometers away from civilizationwith just a few hours of daylight left. Two day hikers cross a beaver dam when disaster strikes. . . Submerged into freezing cold water your phone and electronics will dieThreatened by hypothermiaYou better have the basic skills and minimal equipment to make it out yourself. . . Alive!Got a shovel, got some snowSmooth gefixt ouwe!Take care about nature;)Then the day finally cameThe winning giveaway challengeWe have been looking forward to it, yes. . .…

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