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How To: Join parallel sticks with shear lashing

Join parallel sticks with shear lashing. Potentially--if you did this to enough sticks--you could build a house this way. It might take one hundred years but, let's face it, you probably have time if you are on this site.

How To: Join sticks with diagonal lashing

Join sticks with diagonal lashing with tips from this video.

How To: Secure a square knot

Secure a square knot with tips from this video.

How To: Secure a clove hitch knot

Tie a clove hitch knot again, again, and again.

How To: Make Norwegian lashings for scout pioneering

Make Norwegian lashings for scout pioneering.

How To: Make a scout pioneering tripod structure

Make a scout pioneering tripod structure with tips from this video.

How To: Make a trestle frame for a pioneering project

Make a trestle frame for a pioneering project. Woooohooo!

How To: Survive in the wilderness and not wear cotton

Check out this video to learn appropriate attire for wilderness activities and how NOT to get lost in the first places. (Once lost) signal for assistance! Watch the get tips on how to build land markers to indicate direction, choose a location for shelter, build a shelter, find and purify water, and use basic land navigation (and direction determination)without a compass.

How To: Make a fire from flint and steel

Take a look at this video to learn how to make a fire using flint and steel like the mountain men.

How To: Tie a highwayman's or 47's hitch knot

The highwayman\47s hitch knot is usually used when using a canoe.

How To: Tie the stopper knot

Use this knot to add weight to a rope or to stop a rope from slipping through a hole. There is just way too many possibilities for this knot. You should run out and get some rope, right now.

How To: Tie the chain knot

This knot can be used to decorate a rope or shorten it. Just think, if you make it good enough, you can decorate your Christmas tree with rope.

How To: Tie the sheepshank knot easily

This is a good way to shorten a rope without cutting it, provided there is a load on each end. If there isn't, well, who knows what will happen.

How To: Tie the honda knot (also known as the lasso knot)

This is the same knot used for lassos. You can go wrangle some cattle or horses now, or if you not on a farm you can practice on your dog or cat, or better yet - you're neighbor's dog or cat.

How To: Tie the angler's loop knot for fishing

This is a good knot for all types of rope including fishing line. Don't you wish you were fishing right now? No, well that doesn't mean you can't try it anyway.

How To: Tie the tautline hitch knot

If you never were a scout, or you've forgotten all your skills, this how-to video is for you. If the loop is under weight, the knot will not slip, but you will still be able to adjust the size of the loop by pulling down on the knot by hand. Perfect for all of our tarp tying needs. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to tie the tautline hitch knot.

How To: Tie the double sheet bend knot

This "double sheet bend knot" is the same as the sheet bend, except that is has an extra turn to make it extra secure. Use this knot instead of the sheet bend if you have springy or slippery lines.

How To: Tie the spanish bowline knot

This is a great knot to use if you need two loops in the middle of a line, especially if you do not have access to the ends of the rope. If you need two loops at the end of a line, use the bowline on the bight, but don't bight to hard.

How To: Tie a slip knot

The slip knot is the easiest way to attach a line to a post or bar. Learn how to tie a slip know in this video tutorial.

How To: Tie the halyard hitch knot

The "halyard hitch knot" is a very tidy looking knot that binds tightly under a load.

How To: Tie the highwayman's hitch knot

This is a great knot to use if you need to release the knot quickly using one hand. This is great for magical tricks or for tying things that you would like released quickly, without the mess of a tight and tangled knot.

How To: Tie a reef knot (also known as the square knot)

The reef knot is one of the best knots for joining ropes, also known as the square knot. What more could you want?

How To: Use a soda bottle to make fire

Clear plastic bottles may have more uses than just holding soda. Whether you bring one on a picnic or find one in a trash can, you can use it to make fire on a sunny day. Watch and groove.

How To: Survive a tiger attack

Watch this trainer wrestle with two full grown tigers, while showing tips and tricks to survive a real tiger attack in the wild. It's amazing how tame these obviously domestic tigers are, even when full-grown!

How To: Make fire with steel wool and a 9 volt battery

Learn how to make a magical looking fire with steel wool and a 9 volt battery.

How To: Use dandelion tinder to make a fire

Need to make a survival fire, but don't have any matches and your lighter is out of fluid. Fear not, this how-to video can help. An empty flintwheel lighter can save the day when you need a fire. Dandelion seed puffs can be the perfect tinder for your spark. Watch this video tutorial to see how it works & learn a great survival tip.

How To: Make a stove for survival training out of a soda can

In 2 minutes you can make a stove from household materials that you probably already have. Learn this great survival trick by watching this how-to video. You will need rubbing alcohol, a soda can, a sharp knife, and a food tin. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to build a survival stove out of an aluminum can.

How To: Make a barometer and forecast the weather

If the indicator is showing high, the weather will be sunny and warm, if it falls down below the middle, the pressure in the air is low and it will probably rain. Make a barometer and forecast the weather.

How To: Use five points to improve your wilderness survival

Watch this long but entertaining video on five points that will help you to succeed in a wilderness survival situation.

How To: Make a survival bow

Mors Kochanski quickly demonstrates making a simple bow.

How To: Prepare for surviving in the desert

How far would you get if you tried to cross a desert on foot? Learn how to prepare for surviving in a scorching environment,including how to substitute a piece of parachute nylon for a headdress! Use what is at hand to protect your eyes.

How To: Make a tin can survival cook stove

This is a how-to on how to make a survival cook stove instead of spending $25 to buy one online. It is a simple projecting that requires an old can, a pair of scissors, and a knife. Be careful and pay attention to his excellent instructions! Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to build a cook stove out of a tin can.

How To: Make a spark by using flint and steel

This video shows how even the cheapest file can act as a striker. Use a standard micro file to make a spark. Do not prep it in any way and, in fact, don't even remove the teeth from the file. This a good, but short, closeup on the process.

How To: Do a flint and steel striking technique

Learn the proper method of striking a flint, how to hold the flint, and the angle of attack. Use a slow, downward scrape--make a spark even on a dull edge!

How To: Make a survival bush bow and arrow

Watch this how-to on making a survival bow and arrow using material you can find in any wooded area. Start with a branch and avoid dulling the knife by going around the piece and making cuts and grooves. For the arrow, use a hardwood. To learn more, check out the video!