http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 23:57:21 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Cobra-Weave-Para-cord-Bracelet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/N4ON/HFSHSR1Y/FDGN4ONHFSHSR1Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/N4ON/HFSHSR1Y/FDGN4ONHFSHSR1Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/N4ON/HFSHSR1Y/FDGN4ONHFSHSR1Y.SMALL.jpg Matthew2000 Cobra weave para-cord bracelet.
By: Matthew2000

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:43:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pill-Survival-Kit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/UB9R/HFPTRLFV/FIBUB9RHFPTRLFV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/UB9R/HFPTRLFV/FIBUB9RHFPTRLFV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/UB9R/HFPTRLFV/FIBUB9RHFPTRLFV.SMALL.jpg csimpkins2 This is my pill survivall kit. This kit will provide your basic needs in a survival situation. All you need is: A flint and steel A knife A fishing Float Some cotton wool 2 fishing hooks Garden wire (can be strip and used as snare wire) Antiseptic Wipes Some plasters or band aids Paracord 2 water pu...
By: csimpkins2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:42:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Project-Guide-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/0VKN/H4AGKB3H/FVQ0VKNH4AGKB3H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/0VKN/H4AGKB3H/FVQ0VKNH4AGKB3H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/0VKN/H4AGKB3H/FVQ0VKNH4AGKB3H.SMALL.jpg everythinghunt257 Here are an abundance of awesome paracord projects. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null
By: everythinghunt257

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:59:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-waterproof-clothing-and-about-anything-else-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/TJ9Y/HEI4FFIF/FG3TJ9YHEI4FFIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/TJ9Y/HEI4FFIF/FG3TJ9YHEI4FFIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/TJ9Y/HEI4FFIF/FG3TJ9YHEI4FFIF.SMALL.jpg GrumpyOldGoat Water proof about everything. Needed ingredients. 1. Mineral Spirits 2. 100% clear silicone caulking. Empty container to mix in and a stir stick. I used about 1/4 of the silicone tube and the quart of mineral spirits.  If I had more mineral spirits I would have thinned it more. It's a hindsight...
By: GrumpyOldGoat

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:58:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-proof-tinder-capsule/
Water proof tinder capsule - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/2SJ3/HD7TZEDE/FPJ2SJ3HD7TZEDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/2SJ3/HD7TZEDE/FPJ2SJ3HD7TZEDE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/2SJ3/HD7TZEDE/FPJ2SJ3HD7TZEDE.SMALL.jpg sgfidlin Materials -napkin/tinder  -scissors  -matches -candle (optional) -straw -pliers   Light the candle and put the straw over it so it melts just a little bit. Then take the pliers and squeeze the melted part of the straw.  Add the napkin/tinder into the straw. Then melt the other side shut...
By: sgfidlin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:47:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-AKTA-style-target-for-knife-and-tomahawk-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/VSUD/HAOPM0LM/FW9VSUDHAOPM0LM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/VSUD/HAOPM0LM/FW9VSUDHAOPM0LM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/VSUD/HAOPM0LM/FW9VSUDHAOPM0LM.SMALL.jpg shodai-soke A.  Official  American Knife Throwing Alliance (AKTA) Target description: Five targets will be mounted perpendicular to the thrower, (e.g., against a wall or backstop), like the “five” on a domino or die piece.  The top of the upper left and right targets are 67 inches from the ground. The bottom of...
By: shodai-soke

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:39:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Suvival-backpackgun/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/NMVK/H7ANSCQZ/F66NMVKH7ANSCQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/NMVK/H7ANSCQZ/F66NMVKH7ANSCQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/NMVK/H7ANSCQZ/F66NMVKH7ANSCQZ.SMALL.jpg camping crazy This is my survival back pack and gun. First off there are a couple of sideways pictures please try to ignore these. I am not going to go into full detail on everything in the bag because there is a picture of almost everything and descriptions on them all. My gun is the crossman quest and the pelle...
By: camping crazy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:53:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Uncle-AZs-Altoids-Survival-Kit/
Uncle AZ's Altoids Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/M6BW/H2CE6JJV/FQOM6BWH2CE6JJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/M6BW/H2CE6JJV/FQOM6BWH2CE6JJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/M6BW/H2CE6JJV/FQOM6BWH2CE6JJV.SMALL.jpg Prof. A. Z. O_Trope ALTOIDS SURVIVAL KIT OK, to start, let me say that this falls into the “better than nothing” category, but with a bit of thought and lots of borrowing of good ideas from other kits and other Instructables®, I think I came up with a fairly useful version. There are many similarities to other excelle...
By: Prof. A. Z. O_Trope

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 11:36:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Machete/
How to make your own Machete - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/CA6J/H2BMNI83/FB2CA6JH2BMNI83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/CA6J/H2BMNI83/FB2CA6JH2BMNI83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/CA6J/H2BMNI83/FB2CA6JH2BMNI83.SMALL.jpg Trollinwater         Hello Do It Yourself-ers!  This is my first instructable, and I thought I would give documenting my machete build a shot and turn it into a How-To for the site!           Now, we all know that a nice, big axe/knife comes in handy during camping trips or in survival packs.  In my case, I wil...
By: Trollinwater

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 18:50:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Whats-in-my-Backpack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/XB3Q/H1YONIVX/FI5XB3QH1YONIVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/XB3Q/H1YONIVX/FI5XB3QH1YONIVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/XB3Q/H1YONIVX/FI5XB3QH1YONIVX.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Got a two part video series here showing what all I choose to put into my camping backpack, and my guy friend's camping backpack. Covering the basics, food, water, first aid/survival, tools, and some other various items. Feel free to kindly comment on anything you think I might need to add! To see p...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 14:41:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-Tackle-Box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/FP60/H0OIV14X/FRGFP60H0OIV14X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/FP60/H0OIV14X/FRGFP60H0OIV14X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/FP60/H0OIV14X/FRGFP60H0OIV14X.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo This mini tackle box was made for me by a dear friend of mine, She has given me permission to share her awesomeness on here. :0) I'm still building my little on the go kit, but the items pictured are what she included in it for me upon giving it to me. The actual case is made from pvc pipe and end c...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:52:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Updated-and-revised-hiking-how-to-What-I-bring-al/
Updated and revised hiking how-to: What I bring along with me. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/LL8A/H01N4UIE/FKTLL8AH01N4UIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/LL8A/H01N4UIE/FKTLL8AH01N4UIE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/LL8A/H01N4UIE/FKTLL8AH01N4UIE.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo After many good suggestions and myself getting a few new items since my last instructable, I have updated on what I like to bring along with me on a light hike. Subtract or add whatever you like, also, suggestions are welcome as always! Happy Hiking all! Supplies I have several supplies I tak...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:22:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Supplies-2/
How to make a Survival Knife from a Sawblade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FL5/27ZE/GYVDIZ1Q/FL527ZEGYVDIZ1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL5/27ZE/GYVDIZ1Q/FL527ZEGYVDIZ1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL5/27ZE/GYVDIZ1Q/FL527ZEGYVDIZ1Q.SMALL.jpg jackowens This tutorial is how to make a survival/hunting knife using a few basic materials. It cost me nothing since I already had an old sawblade laying around. SUPPLIES... Circular Saw Blade Dremel Tool with attachments Safety Glasses Other Optional Supplies: Fine Sandpaper Steel Wool Steel File/s Glov...
By: jackowens

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:58:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ten-Survival-Items-for-the-Outdoors/
Ten Survival Items for the Outdoors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/6LP4/GYN8NVIA/FML6LP4GYN8NVIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/6LP4/GYN8NVIA/FML6LP4GYN8NVIA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/6LP4/GYN8NVIA/FML6LP4GYN8NVIA.SMALL.jpg KingArthur I have studied under surival experts, hiked with Scouts, worked with former pararescue people and learned through dumb luck along with a few bits of wisdom gathered through living life.  This qualifies me by far as no expert but does give me the opinion that most outdoors enthusiasts are not prepa...
By: KingArthur

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:39:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Take-along-when-HikingCamping/
Hiking How-To: What I bring along with me. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/Q77I/GXFXOUKO/FC2Q77IGXFXOUKO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/Q77I/GXFXOUKO/FC2Q77IGXFXOUKO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/Q77I/GXFXOUKO/FC2Q77IGXFXOUKO.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Alright all you flower children/outdoorsy people, This here instructable is just a quick little video/photo's about what I personally like to take along when going on a hike or going camping, Your bag may differ, but this is mine, and I thought I would share, who knows, you may find some cool things...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:07:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Whats-in-my-survivalfirst-aid-kit-you-ask/
What's in my survival/first aid kit you ask? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6YO5/GXFXNLYE/FA56YO5GXFXNLYE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6YO5/GXFXNLYE/FA56YO5GXFXNLYE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6YO5/GXFXNLYE/FA56YO5GXFXNLYE.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo These items! Got a quick little video explaining the items within my kit, and why I have those particular items. Also, I have some photos below for those of you that would rather read for yourself then listen to my rambling (Though I tried to make the video not boring!) http://youtu.be/KoSzcuieHvA ...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:36:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-woven-paracord-belt/
Easy woven paracord belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/WPPI/GWF5UDSB/FSHWPPIGWF5UDSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/WPPI/GWF5UDSB/FSHWPPIGWF5UDSB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/WPPI/GWF5UDSB/FSHWPPIGWF5UDSB.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo This belt is pretty easy to make and looks good in my opinion. You can use any kind of belt buckle you want for it, I used D rings (Yes, I know, I don't have them fastened correctly, I always wear them this way because I'm cool like that.) Supplies You will need the following: Paracord (I used ...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 09:43:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Tie-a-Cobb-Co-Hitch/
How to Tie a "Cobb & Co" Hitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/2NZF/GVIYNCBK/F8S2NZFGVIYNCBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/2NZF/GVIYNCBK/F8S2NZFGVIYNCBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/2NZF/GVIYNCBK/F8S2NZFGVIYNCBK.SMALL.jpg cammers When I was growing up I had the privilege of living in the Australian bush and getting to know some true bushmen. People with the skills and resourcefulness that allowed them to thrive in an environment that would leave most city people helpless. One of essential skills for anyone living and workin...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:03:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Survival-Kit-Not-a-Candy-Tin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SMALL.jpg punkhead58 This is my entry for the Survival Skills Challenge, and my first Instructable. Here is my little utility/emergency* survival pouch that I carry while camping, hiking, and fishing. Now, I do all of these activities in nice weather (late spring-early fall), so I wanted a small, compact kit that would...
By: punkhead58

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:32:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Fishing-Kit-1/
Pocket Fishing Kit! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/OBPL/GSUT25CY/FHJOBPLGSUT25CY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/OBPL/GSUT25CY/FHJOBPLGSUT25CY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/OBPL/GSUT25CY/FHJOBPLGSUT25CY.SMALL.jpg PeeDeeSwampMonster This is an easy way to pack everything you need to fish in a tiny, buoyant, easy to carry package! I've used a Tic-Tac container, but you can also use soda bottles, travel sized shampoo bottles, or any kind of small plastic container!  The container Get creative and find a container. I like this ...
By: PeeDeeSwampMonster

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:55:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Dutch-Arrow-centrifugally-stabilize/
How to make a Dutch Arrow (centrifugally stabilized javalin) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/S0FQ/GQOPUDVA/FDQS0FQGQOPUDVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/S0FQ/GQOPUDVA/FDQS0FQGQOPUDVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/S0FQ/GQOPUDVA/FDQS0FQGQOPUDVA.SMALL.jpg tledgerwood The Dutch Arrow is a weapon I learned to make at scout camp last year. It was a war weapon, but it became a hunting tool and at scouts it is regarded as “ruddy good fun”. As the title suggests it is stabilised by centrifugal force, by its spinning. This is similar to the gyro spinning top toys. Usua...
By: tledgerwood

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:52:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Survival-Knife/
How to Choose the Right Survival Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/PX6W/GQ5QCII4/FEIPX6WGQ5QCII4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/PX6W/GQ5QCII4/FEIPX6WGQ5QCII4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/PX6W/GQ5QCII4/FEIPX6WGQ5QCII4.SMALL.jpg AntMan232 This is my guide for how to choose the right survival knife. This is by no means a definitive list, because it depends on your personal tastes and the situations you are likely to be in, but I hope to tell you some of the main features you should consider for a general purpose blade.  if there is a...
By: AntMan232

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:29:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Necklace/
Paracord Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/UDBE/GO6VAV03/F5GUDBEGO6VAV03.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/UDBE/GO6VAV03/F5GUDBEGO6VAV03.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/UDBE/GO6VAV03/F5GUDBEGO6VAV03.SMALL.jpg chewy3939 This is a necklace I made from 550 paracord. I had seen some necklaces that people made but they all seamed to big or not practical. I wanted something like a Phiten. So I searched the internet for a weave and came up with the 4 Strand Round Weave. I had never seen a paracord necklace made this way ...
By: chewy3939

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:39:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camping-grill-on-Steroids/
How to Modify a camping grill with side burner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/Q9KU/GNXWXSJ8/FQTQ9KUGNXWXSJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/Q9KU/GNXWXSJ8/FQTQ9KUGNXWXSJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/Q9KU/GNXWXSJ8/FQTQ9KUGNXWXSJ8.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68  When i met my now wife Melissa , She had this portable camping gas grill in her shed . I remember i kept complimenting on how well built this grill was. Heavy duty steel was used for the base and a stainless steel top. We took in on a camping trip with us . I remember how disappointed i was by how ...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 05:34:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-EDC-and-be-prepared-for-anything/
Make an EDC, and be prepared for anything. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/SAQU/GMSXINQ0/FN2SAQUGMSXINQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/SAQU/GMSXINQ0/FN2SAQUGMSXINQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/SAQU/GMSXINQ0/FN2SAQUGMSXINQ0.SMALL.jpg wakojako ##EDIT## Oops! I forgot to mention that this 'ible is dedicated to my friend - it was his idea to make this 'ible I just photographed it, chose the contents and wrote the instructions. I do carry some of the components, just not all of them. Happy now? "What's an 'EDC'?" you may ask. EDC stands fo...
By: wakojako

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:50:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/best-mini-survival-kit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/SXYC/GLWR2DMI/F7DSXYCGLWR2DMI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/SXYC/GLWR2DMI/F7DSXYCGLWR2DMI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/SXYC/GLWR2DMI/F7DSXYCGLWR2DMI.SMALL.jpg natureboi420 supplies 1 pill bottle 10 strike anywhere matches (with a small striker) 1 pencil (cut to fit in pill bottle) 1 cigarette filter about 2 inches of flexible 1/4 inch clear tubing (can get a petco for a few bucks) 25 feet of 6lb test fishing line 2 small fishing lures 1 sinker 4 hooks 1 razor blade a...
By: natureboi420

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Apr 2011 07:32:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Medicine-Bottle-Matchbook/
Medicine Bottle Matchbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/Y33A/GF069J4I/F1LY33AGF069J4I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/Y33A/GF069J4I/F1LY33AGF069J4I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/Y33A/GF069J4I/F1LY33AGF069J4I.SMALL.jpg manonbr This is a useful little match case I came up with for a recent hiking trip. It was used primarily for matches - all my other stuff was stowed elsewhere in my pack. My friend thought it was cool so I decided to share! What to use Ingredients, so to say: Matches (dip the heads in wax to waterproo...
By: manonbr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:55:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-and-Build-a-Full-Tang-Knife/
Design and Build a Full Tang Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/MPD0/GEQQS0L9/FA3MPD0GEQQS0L9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/MPD0/GEQQS0L9/FA3MPD0GEQQS0L9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/MPD0/GEQQS0L9/FA3MPD0GEQQS0L9.SMALL.jpg atomicturkey27 Building your own tools can be a great thing and knives are no exception. From the caveman times to Bear Grylls, knives have been an essential part of outdoor survival and just basic utility and around the house use. This Instructable is a basic guideline for making your own unique survival tool tha...
By: atomicturkey27

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:34:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Survival-Necklace/
Paracord Survival Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/RVBZ/G7CUGMKZ/FYCRVBZG7CUGMKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/RVBZ/G7CUGMKZ/FYCRVBZG7CUGMKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/RVBZ/G7CUGMKZ/FYCRVBZG7CUGMKZ.SMALL.jpg ERCCRE123 Paracord survival necklaces? What are those? You probably have heard of paracord survival bracelets. They hold paracord on your person, but nothing else. Now, there is a way to hold cord AND some survival tools on your person without stuffing your pockets. These necklaces hold about 9 feet of cord ...
By: ERCCRE123

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:49:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Corbra-Weave-Key-Fob/
Cobra Weave Key Fob - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/01GR/G79D467C/FI101GRG79D467C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/01GR/G79D467C/FI101GRG79D467C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/01GR/G79D467C/FI101GRG79D467C.SMALL.jpg tevers94 You may have seen my instructables on paracord bracelets, well this is the same design with a few variations.  I used to reach in my pockets and have to search for my keys.  Now i reach in and go right for the key fob.  These can be all one color, or multi colored.  Supplies -6ft of gutted parac...
By: tevers94

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:54:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/AJ24/GM4N17IU/F1QAJ24GM4N17IU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/AJ24/GM4N17IU/F1QAJ24GM4N17IU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/AJ24/GM4N17IU/F1QAJ24GM4N17IU.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo "Easy Paracord Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 20 different paracord projects. Learn to make survival bracelets, watchbands, a dog collar and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step ...
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Altoids survival kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/RL13/G6MPPO34/FYZRL13G6MPPO34.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/RL13/G6MPPO34/FYZRL13G6MPPO34.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/RL13/G6MPPO34/FYZRL13G6MPPO34.SMALL.jpg fighterG If youve herd of bush craft and widerness survival this should help if you havent and thought the name was cool stick around and enjoy!  This is a altoids surival kit  made to help you in a survival situation (get lost in the woods or just a neat thing to have) MATERIALS (in my kit) 6 rubber band...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:33:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Bracelet-II/
Survival Bracelet II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SMALL.jpg tevers94 You may have seen my first survival bracelet instructable on the cobra braid.  After receiving a comment from lightchaser mentioning the chain sinnet braid, I thought that was a great idea.  This is truly a Survival Bracelet, if you are in need of some rope or cord, you can just pull both ends and t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:29:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Bracelet/
Survival Bracelet (Updated!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/645Z/G68GWUGC/FKE645ZG68GWUGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/645Z/G68GWUGC/FKE645ZG68GWUGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/645Z/G68GWUGC/FKE645ZG68GWUGC.SMALL.jpg tevers94 Survival bracelets are often seen on soldiers in war or hikers in the woods.  Real 550 paracord has 7 inner strands.  The paracord sheath is rated at about 300-pounds.  7 strands made up on two strings each for a rating of 35 pounds.  14 inner strings, each of which have a rating of about 17.5 pound...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:06:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Survival-Kit-2/
Altoids Tin Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/8ZGJ/G3TDVW25/FR28ZGJG3TDVW25.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/8ZGJ/G3TDVW25/FR28ZGJG3TDVW25.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/8ZGJ/G3TDVW25/FR28ZGJG3TDVW25.SMALL.jpg microboard Make an altoids smalls tin into a survival kit! Objects These are all the things you need to add also add matches and a striker. Put it all in Multi-Tool A multi-tool can do various survival tasks keep it in your pocket.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jan 2010 07:21:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Survival-Kit/
Altoids Tin Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/3W0K/G0KQLP7Q/FY63W0KG0KQLP7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/3W0K/G0KQLP7Q/FY63W0KG0KQLP7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/3W0K/G0KQLP7Q/FY63W0KG0KQLP7Q.SMALL.jpg ERCCRE123 I know that there's a lot of Altoids tin projects out there, and that a lot of them are survival kits. I can understand why. They are easy to make and almost anyone can make it. Altoids tins are useful and people keep them and use them for various things.I have copied ideas from several websites and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:21:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-pumped-up-patio-fire-place/
PUMP ME UP AIR patio fire place - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/WPRS/FY5WRJZE/FTXWPRSFY5WRJZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/WPRS/FY5WRJZE/FTXWPRSFY5WRJZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/WPRS/FY5WRJZE/FTXWPRSFY5WRJZE.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 These patio fire places are a great idea to have a nice quick relaxing camp fire outside on your patio or deck. I have found that if there is no breeze outside and the air is still its hard to keep a fire going. I spent many nights fanning a newspaper trying to keep it going which kinda took the fun...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:15:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Horizontal-Sheath/
Horizontal Sheath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/J1BG/FW4JTY4W/FDZJ1BGFW4JTY4W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/J1BG/FW4JTY4W/FDZJ1BGFW4JTY4W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/J1BG/FW4JTY4W/FDZJ1BGFW4JTY4W.SMALL.jpg MrMakeveli This instructable will show you how you can make a cheap horizontal sheath using any of the all-purpose ones that are traditionally oriented vertically but have the holes and belt slots available. It will be stabilized on its own belt. If your sheath does not have these holes but has room, it seems ...
By: MrMakeveli

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:44:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Navigate-with-a-Map-and-Compass/
How to Navigate with a Map and Compass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/JNNY/FISZS53G/FOBJNNYFISZS53G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/JNNY/FISZS53G/FOBJNNYFISZS53G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/JNNY/FISZS53G/FOBJNNYFISZS53G.SMALL.jpg zwild1 Alright, so everyone knows a few fundamentals of navigation- north is always up, the sun rises in the east, and compasses usually point towards magnetic north. But at some point in time, outdoor enthusiast or not, you'll want to be able to find out where you are, and where you need to go. ...
By: zwild1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:29:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Predicting-Weather-with-Clouds/
Predicting the Weather with Clouds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/LIMG/FHC3ABBD/FEHLIMGFHC3ABBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/LIMG/FHC3ABBD/FEHLIMGFHC3ABBD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/LIMG/FHC3ABBD/FEHLIMGFHC3ABBD.SMALL.jpg randofo Being able to predict the weather by observing cloud formations is a skill that is somewhat lost on us modern humans. Most of us can easily look at a cloud and see the unicorn or ice cream cones, but very few of us can look at clouds and see the approaching cold front. Fortunately, being able to pr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:04:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Green-Pail-Retained-Heat-Cooker-1/
The Green Pail Retained Heat Cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FI1/OYS1/FH4QY6RS/FI1OYS1FH4QY6RS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI1/OYS1/FH4QY6RS/FI1OYS1FH4QY6RS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI1/OYS1/FH4QY6RS/FI1OYS1FH4QY6RS.SMALL.jpg LannyPlans The Green Pail retained heat cooker holds many foods at cooking temps long enough that simmering is not necessary it will hold 7 liters of pintos hot long enough to cook them well done and keep them above 170 deg F for 5 hours. The Green pail is basically an inner shell isolated from an outer shell...
By: LannyPlans

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:38:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-survival-bow--arrow/
how to make a survival bow & arrow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/M1JG/FEXDFAM6/FIEM1JGFEXDFAM6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/M1JG/FEXDFAM6/FIEM1JGFEXDFAM6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/M1JG/FEXDFAM6/FIEM1JGFEXDFAM6.SMALL.jpg starbucks starwars and lotrs oh my if your lost in the wild your gonna get hungry you will need to hunt this bow is great for hunting rabbits and other small animals this is not a very strong and doesn't look very good either but when your lost you don't need fancy you need functional things to bring and things to find things yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:51:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/homemade-knife-sharpener/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/HE5U/FDWI2H0P/FP0HE5UFDWI2H0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/HE5U/FDWI2H0P/FP0HE5UFDWI2H0P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/HE5U/FDWI2H0P/FP0HE5UFDWI2H0P.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 I could never sharpen a knife worth a beans so this is my first attempt of making my own. It works pretty good. I have plans of making another one .
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:54:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Campfire/
How to Build a Campfire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7L/IDRC/F5KL9PU4/F7LIDRCF5KL9PU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7L/IDRC/F5KL9PU4/F7LIDRCF5KL9PU4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7L/IDRC/F5KL9PU4/F7LIDRCF5KL9PU4.SMALL.jpg stasterisk So, campfires are the best. They're warm, they give off light, they keep bugs away and they're great for cooking. This instructable is all about how to start a campfire with photos from our roadtrip to Mexico.Originally, stasterisk was going to post photos she took and I was going to make up witty...
By: stasterisk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:50:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Survival-Kit/
Altoids Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYN/F83F/F0X27YB1/FYNF83FF0X27YB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYN/F83F/F0X27YB1/FYNF83FF0X27YB1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYN/F83F/F0X27YB1/FYNF83FF0X27YB1.SMALL.jpg sardines454 Take an empty Altoid tin and jam-pack it full of survival tools!!!! This kit is designed to save your life in an unfortunate outdoor situation. Hopefully you won't have to use it but it is always a nice feeling having it in your pocket while camping, hiking, or backpacking. Also please be sure to...
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