Survival - Improvised Gear

Making Pitch Glue

Tree pitch has a variety of survival uses including the making of glue.  In this survival topic we try our hand at making glue by combining pitch with other naturally occuring ingredients...
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How to Make a Survival Blanket Sleeping Bag

You have a single blanket or tarp and it is going to be a very cold night.

What is the best way to use it to stay warm while sleeping? Survival Topics will show you...

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How to Make a Firebed

You're cold, exhausted, and need to sleep. But your clothing is inadequate and you have no sleeping bag. If you lose conciousness you will freeze to death before morning.

You're going to survive. Survival Topics will show you what to do..

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Clean Your Cooking Gear with Wood Ashes

If you learn how to clean your cooking gear with wood ashes, you will have an unlimited supply of "soap" for this purpose - and you do not have to carry it...
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Making a Bow and Arrow

Making improvised survival gear can be a learning experience and a great fun.

In this Survival Topic I chance upon natural made bow staves and try my hand at making a bow and arrow in the field...

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How to Make Waterproof Matches

The ability to build a fire is an important survival skill. And just as important is the gear you carry that allows you to accomplish this task.

You can waterproof your matches so that they will light even if they have been totally submerged in water ...

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How to Make Snowshoes

Snowshoes make traveling on foot in deep snow a hundred times easier. Knowing how to make a pair of snowshoes in an emergency could very well save your life.

Here's how to do it...

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Eskimo Windproof Clothing Trick

Use this Eskimo winter survival trick and get the best of windy sub-zero cold!
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How to Make Emergency Socks

The temperature is well below zero degrees. The wilderness winter wonderland suddenly turns deadly as you plunge feet first into an icy stream.

It is now a matter of survival as your wet foot begins to freeze solid. You're first thought is that you're screwed. Without warm footware you won't last long at this temperature.

You're going to make it; because Survival Topics has got you covered. Here is what you do...

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How to Make Snow Goggles

Snow blindness is a real threat in the high latitudes and higher elevations of the world. In this Survival Topic we explore how one becomes snow blind and how to prevent it by making a simple pair of snow goggles from natural materials...
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