Forum: Gear, Equipment, Tools, Accessories & Projects

I have a suggestion about rope. Have you ever heard of or used "mule tape"? It is a flat braided (rope-like) tape used for pulling wire in conduit....

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I would like to share my thoughts on portable medical kits. I will start by saying that I have several kits that I carry and use. I have a kit that...

I would like to see pics of what people are carrying out in the wild places. What are your favorite blades for hunting, camping, and survival? ...

Flashlight! Flashlight! Who’s got the flashlight? By Jeffrey Yago, P.E., CEM http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/yago97.html If the...

This is a great piece of gear to have so someone can find you. Anywhere, Anytime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ_N3CWyhoA

Survival Tools by SJH http://www.survivalblog.com/2009/12/survival_tools_by_sjh.html I’ve read many articles regarding “survival “ and...

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This is a really cool tutorial about how to make a paracord survival bracelet which you can wear outdoors and have about 8 feet of paracord available...

Simple Survival Tools - Bandanas http://stealthsurvival.blogspot.com/2008/12/simple-survival-tools-bandanas.html One of the most versatile...

Emergency Glasses By Tom Watson http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?269 Without glasses, my entire mid to long-distance view...

Cool videos about making primitive stone blades fro wilderness survival... <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie"...

A great set of videos from wildernessoutfitters showing examples of gear to carry in the wilderness for survival. These items are personalized to his...

Some ideas regarding survival cache's.... *Be sure to use lots of desiccant (silica gel) in these to absorb the moisture. (Note: DO NOT use a...

Kevlar Helmets and Head Protection http://www.survivalblog.com/2009/12/letter_re_kevlar_helmets_and_h.html Most folks focus on vests first when...

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Chuck Box Inventory by Kenneth Moravec paper goods 2 roll paper towels 1 roll of aluminum foil 1 roll or 50 garbage bags 1 roll...

This is a very good video (2 parts) on how to lash two sticks together in a very tight, solid way. Take a moment to watch and try it for yourself...

This is a great technique to coil up 550 paracord so that it doesn't get all tangled up. 550 paracord is a very important item in your emergency...

A very cool instructional video which is not only a great accessory, but a great way to increase your paracord supply that you carry around with you....

Caveman Walking Stick By Jim Van Sant http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/vansant108.html The lake near our rural home has a long hiking...