Make Dirty Water Safe to Drink

Make Dirty Water Safe to Drink

Posted November 19, 2009 by gestroud  
Filed under Food & Water, Survival Skills, Video




How to make dirty water safe to drink, with a fire, plastic bottle and water from a puddle.

Firemaking – The Bow Drill

Firemaking – The Bow Drill

Posted November 19, 2009 by gestroud  
Filed under Fires & Warmth, Survival Skills, Video




A no-nonsense guide to making and using a bow drill to start a fire in the wilderness. This video is courtesy of Earth School in Western North Carolina.

Camping Trick: How To Heat Water

Camping Trick: How To Heat Water

Posted October 15, 2009 by gestroud  
Filed under Fires & Warmth, Food & Water, Survival Skills, Video




Learn how to heat water without a pot or any type of metal or glass container. Good to know if you ever go camping, fishing, or any other outdoor activity.

Staying Safe After An Earthquake

Staying Safe After An Earthquake

Posted September 17, 2009 by gestroud  
Filed under Natural Disasters, Video




Mark Benthien, Director of Communication, Education and Outreach at the Southern California Earthquake Center gives expert video advice on finding alternate sources of shelter, medicine and food after an earthquake.

AZ Bushcraft (O for Oil)

AZ Bushcraft (O for Oil)

Posted September 17, 2009 by gestroud  
Filed under Fires & Warmth, Survival Skills, Video




Interest in survival skills and bushcraft is growing in popularity — in part due to the threat of an energy crisis. When the oil runs out, how will we work with nature to supply our needs?