Why You Fail At Bow Drill Friction Fire – Will Birch Bark Light When Wet – Is A Ferro Rod Worth Having? – (Videos)

Related info:

How To Hand Drill : The Easy Way!!! (Video)

Advanced Tips For A Successful Bowdrill Fire (Video)

Is A Ferro Rod Worth Having? (Spoiler alert: It’s an absolute MUST-HAVE!!! …several of them, just like you need backup knives.)

And make sure you watch his usnea/spruce method!

via Amazon.com:

Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 Army 12,000 Strike Fire Starter with Emergency Whistle – Black

The 12,000 strike fire starter will last you a long time.

It is also a great barter item.

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Emergency DIY Water Distillation For Survival Bug-Out Bag (Video)

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Make YOUR Survival Water Filter, Step-By-Step, Portable Emergency Water Filter DIY — Ray Mears’ Survival Water Filter — How To Make A Bamboo Waterfilter (Charcoal) — (Videos)

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Emergency DIY Water Distillation for Survival Bug-Out Bag

Water Distillation for Bushcraft and Survival

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Some of the used materials will not be good for your health, but in an emergency/survival situation you will still be able to make ‘safe’ drinking water…

DIY Portable Distiller – How to make seawater drinkable

https://youtu.be/eQ6ziS5nmGY

Survival Camping: #1 Turn Seawater into Fresh Water with Trash

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The Silky Ono & The Silky Nata “Hachete” – Videos: Silky Ono Vs Fiskars X5 – An Essential Woodsmans Tool: The Silky Nata – Silky Nata: The Perfect Chopper

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My Go-To Folding Saw For The Wilderness – What’s My Favorite Saw For The Outdoors? (Survival Russia Video)

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More useful survival gear…

Silky Ono

Looking for a camper’s best friend? While small & compact, this feisty chunk of Japanese craftsmanship won’t let you down when it comes to clearing trails or cutting small timber or firewood.

@Amazon.com:

Silky ONO 568-12

Silky Professional Series 568-10 ONO Chopper, 120mm

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Nata “Hachete”

Part hatchet & part machete, the NATA exudes everything you would expect from a premium chopper. The two part rubber handle absorbs impact & reduces stress to the user.

Silky Professional Series 555-24 NATA Double Edge Hatchet, 240mm

Silky NATA Hatchet 240mm Single Edge

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SHTF Fishing: The YoYo Automatic Fishing Reels (Video)

Here is some very useful survival gear,…

…especially for your BOB or INCH bag @Amazon.com:

3 Mechanical Fisher’s Yo Yo Fishing Reels –Package of 3 Reels– Yoyo Fish Trap -(FLAT TRIGGER MODEL)

– Mechanical Fisher’s Yo Yo Fishing Reels –Package of 4 Reels– Yoyo Fish Trap -(FLAT TRIGGER MODEL)

6 Mechanical Fisher’s Yo Yo Fishing Reels –Package of 1/2 Dozen– Yoyo Fish Trap -(FLAT TRIGGER MODEL)

 

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Make YOUR Survival Water Filter, Step-By-Step, Portable Emergency Water Filter DIY — Ray Mears’ Survival Water Filter — How To Make A Bamboo Waterfilter (Charcoal) — (Videos)

It’s certainly a good to know how to make a survival water filter, BUT…

…ALWAYS additionally boil or filter that water!!!

Use a water filter to make sure all harmful bacteria & protozoa are removed…

I have NO personal experience with the MSR. The Katadyn and the Sawyer are great.

MSR Guardian Military-Grade Water Purifier Pump for Backcountry, Global Travel, and Emergency Preparedness:

  • Military-grade water purifier pump removes viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and particulate from contaminated water sources virtually anywhere on earth
  • Meets NSF protocol P248 testing standard of the U.S. military, using medical-grade fibers to provide protection from the tiniest waterborne threats
  • Pumps at a rapid 2.5 liters per minute, treats up to 10,000 liters of water, and withstands freezing, drops, heavy use, and harsh environments
  • Pump self-cleans on every stroke, providing consistently fast flow rates with zero hassle—no backflushing or filter-scrubbing ever required
  • Ideal for backcountry, expeditions, global travel, and survival; purifier pump measures 8.2 x 4.7 inches and weighs 17.3 ounces; made in the USA

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Katadyn Water Microfiltration – For Backpacking, hiking, camping, or emergency water purification, Purify up to 13,000 gallons

Best selling emergency preparedness water filter

Made of the highest quality construction, this robust water filter is ideal for long lasting continuous use, even under extreme circumstances. The filter’s silver impregnated ceramic element is effective against bacteria and protozoa, using a Micro Filtration method. Up to 1 quart (1 liter)/minute Cartridge Capacity, up to 13,000 gallons (50,000 liters), depending on water quality. This pocket water filter is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts, international travelers, and the U.S. Military.

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At least one sawyer filter should go into every BOB or INCH bag:

Sawyer Products SP103 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Orange

A water filter is an absolute must-have to survive the coming collapse!

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Bushcraft Camp: Full Super Shelter Build from Start to Finish (Video)

This is all 13 Bushcraft Camp Update episodes merged into one, with no talking, just pure bushcraft shelter building. Featuring the Hunting Tower with ladder, Dog House, Giant Lean-to shelter, small lean to shelter with wood roof, raised bed, fire pit, log store, main tarp roof with pulley system, bushcraft bench and all perimeter walls. The Bushcraft Camp Update series has been my favourite series to date. Building a natural shelter from resources found in the woods has always been a passion of mine, as has spending the night alone in the forest. By building this camp I have the opportunity to learn Bushcraft & Survival skills whilst doing solo overnight camps at the same time. To start with I built this supershelter using cheap tools to save money. As my knowledge developed I began to purchase better quality tools to help me get tasks done faster. My favourite part of the series was definitely Bushcraft Camp Update 11 where I built the Hunting Tower with ladder completely on my own. It wasn’t an easy build, and I made many mistakes along the way, but I learnt from them, and for me that was the most important part: to learn to work with nature and not against it. Now that this Bushcraft Log Cabin is pretty much complete, I can spend time chilling in the woods, learning more about my surroundings and learning primitive technology to further develop my survival knowledge. This adventure has been amazing and I’m so pleased you guys could join along with me. Thank you for watching the camp update series and for watching the videos! – Mike Watch Every Episode of the Camp Build here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

When I started this project a few years ago, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, or how addictive it would become. For the past 5 days straight I have managed to find all of the footage for every episode of the Bushcraft Camp Update series (all 13 episodes over the past few years). For this video, I have merged them together into one epic build video, starting from the first fire reflector I built just over 2 years ago, to the full finished camp which it is now. I don’t talk in this video until right at the end, where I talk you through the tools that I have used to build this camp, as well as some information on the permission I have to build here, the trees I used for the camp build and general questions that you guys have asked me over the years. If you watched this video all the way through I am truly grateful, and if you found at least one part of it that inspired you to get outside and enjoy life, then I feel it has been a success. You truly are incredible subscribers and I feel lucky to have such a loyal fanbase. Gotta go now, adventure awaits…….

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Sharpening A Knife By Hand 2018 (Tips For Beginners) (Survival Russia – Video)

Seeing that he is also using Mora knives and the Cold Steel SRK made me smile inside…

Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter: THE Perfect Hunting Knife – Morakniv: Mora of Sweden Knives Give You Great Value For Your Money!!!

Really Great Survival Knife: Cold Steel 3V SRK Fixed 6-Inch Blade Knife

Personally, I would NOT sharpen my NEW knife.

I would use it first for a while, before sharpening it.

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My Go-To Folding Saw For The Wilderness – What’s My Favorite Saw For The Outdoors? (Survival Russia Video)

Must-know:

Siberian Log Fire: Complete Guide To The Most Efficient Camp Or Survival Fire Ever (Video) – Reality Of Survival: Below Freezing, No Shelter No, Sleeping Bag (Video)

Silky saws are great.

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The prize for you stays the same.

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BIGBOY 2000 (Reasonable set)

GOMBOY:

Silky Saw GOMBOY 298-30

Silky Saw GOMBOY 298-27

Silky Saw GOMBOY 298-24

Silky Saws 717-24 GomBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw, 240mm, Yellow

– GOMBOY 240 Medium Teeth 121-24 (Reasonable set)

Silky New Professional Series GOMBOY Curve Folding Saw 210mm Large Teeth, 717-21

Pocketboy:

Silky Saw 340-13 – Pocketboy 130 Foldable Saw (MED Teeth)

Silky Saws PocketBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 170mm Large Teeth – 726-17

Silky Saws PocketBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 130mm Large Teeth – 726-13

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Most Toxic North American Plant: (Poison/Spotted!/Deadly) Hemlock (Conium maculatum, syn.: Cicuta maculata) – Wild Parsnip & Wild Carrot vs Poison Hemlock – (Videos)

Well, the Russians use Conium maculatum tincture taken in small doses to help to cure cancer.

I will not give you the dose, as there are so many other ways to cure cancer.

Poison Hemlock, identification of the Wisconsin Invasive Species Conium maculatum

Wild Parsnip and Wild Carrot VS Poison Hemlock

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Preppers: Don’t Make These Mistakes! (Part 1) – Dangerous Prepping Mistakes (Part 2) – (Videos)

And he describes one of many reasons why I’ve called this website “Infinite Unknown” and why I have NOT told everybody who I am and where I am, because I knew back then, that there will come a time when people will fight over a dry piece of bread in the streets.

And what he and many others did could really turn out to be a fatal mistake (hopefully not), but all of these guys have usually a secret well prepared safe place ‘somewhere’ and will disappear immediately after the SHTF.

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Traditional Japanese Way to Preserve Wood with Fire using Shou Sugi Ban, Yakisugi on my log cabin (Video)

For clarification:

Thomas Russell:

“I could be wrong, but I thought the char was left on as the protectant? Either way, nice blend of cultural history going into the cabin. I’m loving it. (Comment NOT sponsored by McDonald’s.)”

My Self Reliance:

“lol. You’re right. The heat still carbonizes some of the underlying wood and some of the char remains even after brushing lightly. However, leaving the full char on for exterior applications means it will last that much longer before the char erodes off. I’m only using this brush and oil technique on the interior where it won’t be exposed to weather.”

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Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter: THE Perfect Hunting Knife – Morakniv: Mora of Sweden Knives Give You Great Value For Your Money!!!

…however, in an INCH (“I’m Never Coming Home”) situation and when it is about life and death I would choose the Cold Steel 3V SRK…

Really Great Survival Knife: Cold Steel 3V SRK Fixed 6-Inch Blade Knife

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A beyond awesome hunting knife is this one…

SKB Family 3V Master Hunter, Black Kray-Ex Handle, Black Plain w/Sheath Carbon adaptable

You can inform yourself about these knives (steal quality, etc.) here…

http://www.coldsteel.com/3v-srk.html

http://www.coldsteel.com/3v-master-hunter.html

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Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel

Morakniv knives (from incredible cheap to more expensive):

Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.1-Inch, Military Green

Mora 2000 Fixed 4.29in. Blade w/ Forest Green Handle

Morakniv Bushcraft Forest Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.3-Inch

Morakniv Kansbol Fixed Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade and MOLLE Multi Mount System, 4.3-Inch

Morakniv M-12642 Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade and MOLLE Compatible Mounts, 4.3-inch

Additionally:

Morakniv Eldris Fixed-Blade Pocket-Sized Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, Lanyard and Firestarter, Black, 2.2 Inch

Morakniv Fishing Comfort Fillet Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 6.1-Inch

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Another good knife:

Gerber LMF II Black Infantry Knife – Price: $67.95 (List Price: $136.06) @Amazon.com

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