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The Body Hollow Shelter

Practical primitive shows how to make the body hollow. According to the article it will keep you warm and dry, blends into the landscape...

Underground pit cooking

Cow girls country has a how to on making and using an underground cooking pit. This is pretty neat for folks that are campers...

Survival Database Downloads

If you are looking for free downloadable survival, manuals,articles and reviews Modern survival online has a ton of them. Check out all the categories. First...

Survival Podcast Review of The Kelly Kettle

I love my kelly kettle. It stays in our truck for just in case. My husband takes it hunting for coffee and soup. The thing...

Bullet Proof Bushcraft on a Budget Part 1 and 2 Combustion

Nice videos of Dave Canterbury showing all the different things you can find in the bush to make fire with. Looks like anyone could...

Making a Primitive Fish Trap Project

Jon's Bushcraft website shares a step by step picture tutorial with detailed instructions how to make a primitive fish trap. This would be an amazing...

Jumper Cable Campfire nifty

Throw some cables and a couple pencils in the trunk and you will have a way to start a fire if you ever need...

Harvesting Spruce Root For Lashing – Primitive Skills

Instructables website shares a tutorial on how to harvest Spruce Root for lashing to be tied or woven. The strong roots of the Spruce make...

Friction Fire Tip The Hourglass Spindle

Nice video showing why an hourglass spindle will work better than a straight spindle. This is really good info for beginners to the bow...

How to Make These Four Slings – Primitive Skill

Woodcraft Wanderings website shares how to make each one of these primitive skills sling shots yourself with detailed instructions and multiple pictures to guide...

Nettle Cordage Tutorial Project

The Bushcraft blog shares a nettle cordage tutorial project  takes you step by step from finding the nettle plant to making it into a...

The Swedish Log Candle

This is great for camping. You could also have it at a party to roast marshmallows over.   You could use it with your...

2 Picture Tutorials – How To Build A Fire & Cook Over It

1955 training manual from the Department of the Air Force We can thank Bushcraft USA for the last image - http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php/11123-pot-hook Click here to read...

Krav Maga for Women : Defend Against The Behind Choke for Women's Self-Defense

Saw this video and felt I needed to share with all the other women out there, although I suppose it would work as well...

Bear Safety Tips

Click here to read: http://prepforshtf.com/bear-safety-infographic/#.US022Fc72Sk  

How to Make an Emergency Lamp from Common Household Items

I have seen the lamps made in orange halves and the Crisco candle and even the alcohol in a paint can heater but then...

How to Build an Imu (Hawaiian Earthen Oven)

Hawaiian Sea Monkey blog shares with over 15 pictures and many details how to create a Imu. Imu is a Hawaiian Earthen Oven created by...

How To Brain Tan Deer Hides

Brain tanning a deer hide from start to finish. Native tech tells you how.   http://www.nativetech.org/tanning/braintan.html

Primitive Water Purification Do It Yourself Project

This Primitive Water Purification Do It Yourself Project is a skill that could save your life if lost in the woods.   Wild Wood Survival shares...

The Take Down Survival Bow and Arrow 6 Reasons You Should Consider Owning One

The take down survival bow and arrow: 6 reasons you should consider owning one. Whether for food or for protection the take down bow...

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