Do You Know How to Tie a Knot?: Part I

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It Could Save Your Life – Crucial Knots & Their Applications Knots are essential to survive in the outdoors, in emergency situations, and is required to sail a boat and remain afloat. Knowing which knots to tie and how to properly perform the actions can mean the difference between security and safety or death. Knowing how to tie a knot … Read More

How To Build A Fire Pit

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The Essentials to Safer & Longer Lasting Fires Fires are essential for surviving in almost any environment. Fire is required to purify water, cook food, create warmth, signal for help, and protection from wildlife. Therefore it is essential to learn the various methods of constructing fires.

How To Make A Fire With A Bow Drill

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Bow Drill Fire Making is among the most common of primitive fire making skills. Once mastered, it provides an endless supply of one of the basic necessities of life. Without fire you cannot cook food (ok baring you have a bushel of limes lying around in lieu of fire), warm yourself, and in some cases keep predators at bay. It … Read More

How To Field Dress A Deer

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Field Dressing a Deer, or any animal, is a very important skill. It is the process of removing the internal organs and skin from the animal. Once this process is completed, the meat can be harvested by butchering the deer. Taking down food is great, but if you don’t know what to do with it once you have it is … Read More