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Instructables has one of the best collections of survival how-to's on the web. There are enough outdoor survival Instructables to take someone from novice to survivor with nothing more than a laptop and a can do attitude. There are so many good Instructables on this topic and this is just a small sample to get you started. Be sure to check out the Survival channel and the rest of the Outside category! You might also like the Survival Stove guide.

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Aluminum Bottle Alcohol Stove by hpstoutharrow

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Sleep Warm Anywhere by Mother Natures Son

Instant Hammock by TimAnderson

Building a One sheet boat by Verga

How to Skin and Clean a Dead Snake by canida

DIY Compact Survival Kit by teaaddict314

Paracord Survival Necklace by ERCCRE123

the hammock hut: a easy to make hammock rain-fly by fidgety2

Making a really simple rabbit trap by rickharris

Adding thermal insulation to your tent by mayhemchaos

Altoids Survival Kit and Keychain Survival by jtmax24

Hobo Stove from Tin Can - Traditional High Tech Camp Stove by TimAnderson

3 comments

Feb 14, 2012. 8:25 PMchibonharjo says:

nice to have modern technology ahead of time, what about on the spot, stuff you can acquire on site

Apr 8, 2012. 9:14 AMJavin says:

That would depend on the type of site you're attempting to survive on. Not every site will have everything you desire, but if you look at what you have around you (and most importantly WITHIN YOU), you'll find most everything you need to effect your own survival. Tools and gear are great, but what matters most is the internal skill and knowledge possessed by the individual. Own the skill and you have the ability to improvise in the backcountry. You'll have the right kind of eyes and be able to look at your surroundings and decide whether survival is possible, given your circumstances and the environmental conditions present at your site.