http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 06:31:42 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-emergency-lamp/
Easy emergency lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/BBEY/HD4VP985/F8VBBEYHD4VP985.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/BBEY/HD4VP985/F8VBBEYHD4VP985.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/BBEY/HD4VP985/F8VBBEYHD4VP985.SMALL.jpg Klowder Howdy, Lets make an emergency candle in case the lights go out for a bit. You will need a Ball jar plus an extra used lid, short half pint.  a Coleman lamp wick, liquid paraffin or mineral oil, a 1/2 wood chisel, and a lamp cover. I'm using the ball short half pint jars.  As of yet Congress ha...
By: Klowder

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:59:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-reflective-panel-cardboard-and-duct-tape/
Cheap reflective panel (cardboard and duct tape) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/W5B8/HD8S20WL/F8JW5B8HD8S20WL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/W5B8/HD8S20WL/F8JW5B8HD8S20WL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/W5B8/HD8S20WL/F8JW5B8HD8S20WL.SMALL.jpg sgfidlin In this instructable I will show you how to make a Panel to signal planes, boats, etc.  Materials -duct tape -scissors  -cardboard -aluminum foil Cardboard Cut your piece of cardboard to 4 inches (10 1/2 centimeters) by 3 1/2 inches (9 centimeters). Now place the cardboard on the foil with the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:48:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Shelter-II-from-Coroplast/
Emergency Shelter II from Coroplast - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/380F/GR9SYC0Q/FLR380FGR9SYC0Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/380F/GR9SYC0Q/FLR380FGR9SYC0Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/380F/GR9SYC0Q/FLR380FGR9SYC0Q.SMALL.jpg dome_head This Instructable is a continuation of http://www.instructables.com/id/Helter-Shelter/  using Coroplast instead of cardboard wardrobe boxes.  Coroplast is a step up in durability since it is plastic and waterproof.  Cost is reasonable at $17 per 4'x10' sheet from local retail.  Coroplast folds easil...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:10:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Battery-Package-and-Desk-Lamp/
Emergency Battery Package and Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/4J5S/FOMYNRGN/F1Z4J5SFOMYNRGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/4J5S/FOMYNRGN/F1Z4J5SFOMYNRGN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/4J5S/FOMYNRGN/F1Z4J5SFOMYNRGN.SMALL.jpg dragonbtv Sometimes your laptop computer, your lamp or even your car need to be powered and what you have are batteries only. I have had the experience on using 20 AA batteries (packaged in 15V) to jump start my car. In case of emergency, maybe you can power EVERY DEVICE which you MUST. what you need wh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:28:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Candle-Powered-Pottery-Heater/
Candle Powered Pottery Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/JWFF/H94ZBR22/FA1JWFFH94ZBR22.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/JWFF/H94ZBR22/FA1JWFFH94ZBR22.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/JWFF/H94ZBR22/FA1JWFFH94ZBR22.SMALL.jpg jeremym27 The instructables site is great at finding solutions to everyday problems.  I've found that the best solutions are that those that can be built with items that you already have around the house and don't take all weekend to make.  My goal is to make this instructable fit both of those criteria. Wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 18:46:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/EDC-vehicle-bag/
EDC vehicle bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/D3O2/H8TTPKUZ/FV9D3O2H8TTPKUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/D3O2/H8TTPKUZ/FV9D3O2H8TTPKUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/D3O2/H8TTPKUZ/FV9D3O2H8TTPKUZ.SMALL.jpg Lorddrake This is my bag that I keep in my vehicle so I have it with me whenever I go away from the house.  I use this bag in addition to my EDC items that I carry in my pockets. Things I never leave home without .. small 7 LED flash light, pocket multitool, cellphone, razor knife I take this bag with me wh...
By: Lorddrake

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 17:22:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/URBAN-Emergency-Kit-Tin/
URBAN Emergency Kit Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/VIY5/H8CVKVYV/FPBVIY5H8CVKVYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/VIY5/H8CVKVYV/FPBVIY5H8CVKVYV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/VIY5/H8CVKVYV/FPBVIY5H8CVKVYV.SMALL.jpg JDTagish From the current plethora of “survival” or emergency kits packed into tins, it’s very clear that the idea of a small and compact emergency kit is something that pretty much everyone should have.  It’s also pretty clear that each kit more or less reflects its owner. That being said, I am a city kid....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:04:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/small-superlight-emergency-tent/
small superlight emergency tent - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/OC5X/H8CVDG95/FRDOC5XH8CVDG95.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/OC5X/H8CVDG95/FRDOC5XH8CVDG95.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/OC5X/H8CVDG95/FRDOC5XH8CVDG95.SMALL.jpg katekat Prepare yourself for rain You need shelter. You don´t want do carry a lot. The bivi-bag The best solution is to carry a bivy-bag or bivouac-sack. I had one already, but you can also sew one easy. Look at MYOG sites, or try this one: http://www.backpacking-lite.co.uk/diy/make-your-own-bivy-bag.html ...
By: katekat

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:29:24 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/Improvised-Emergency-Handwarmer-Firestarter/
Improvised Emergency Handwarmer / Firestarter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/5WOU/GUKZRLRS/F655WOUGUKZRLRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/5WOU/GUKZRLRS/F655WOUGUKZRLRS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/5WOU/GUKZRLRS/F655WOUGUKZRLRS.SMALL.jpg punkhead58 The winter months are approaching, and for those of us who live up North, this means that we must prepare ourselves for frigid temperatures and lots of snow. Now, regardless of how much we prepare, believe it or not, sh** happens. Your heater might fail during a blizzard, or your car might die on th...
By: punkhead58

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 17:02:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Big-WHY-for-72-Hour-Survival-Kit-Items/
The Big WHY for 72 Hour Survival Kit Items - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/7DTY/GTV9UBPG/FLL7DTYGTV9UBPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/7DTY/GTV9UBPG/FLL7DTYGTV9UBPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/7DTY/GTV9UBPG/FLL7DTYGTV9UBPG.SMALL.jpg Survivor Jack When a disaster strikes, Your Survival Tools are What-You-Know, What-You-Have-on-You, or what you can reach. Why Carry a 72 Hours Survival Kit? (also known as "Get Home Bags" - GOOD BOBs are usually larger and more inclusive.) Most Disaster Scenarios are over in seconds, minutes or hours but Help...
By: Survivor Jack

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:57:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Survival-Kit-3/
Pocket Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/2C7Y/GS3BC3K9/FRO2C7YGS3BC3K9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/2C7Y/GS3BC3K9/FRO2C7YGS3BC3K9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/2C7Y/GS3BC3K9/FRO2C7YGS3BC3K9.SMALL.jpg diyoutdoorsman Most of the time our outdoor activities don't take us more than a mile or so in any given direction from a road or know trail.  However, many of us occasionally take the path less traveled (actually my preferred path) and we venture into wilderness areas, large tracts of forest, or great acres of o...
By: diyoutdoorsman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 22:11:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Duct-Tape-Field-Stretcher/
Emergency Duct Tape Field Stretcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/DW10/GOQY1Z48/FGYDW10GOQY1Z48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/DW10/GOQY1Z48/FGYDW10GOQY1Z48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/DW10/GOQY1Z48/FGYDW10GOQY1Z48.SMALL.jpg cloudifornia Once I got started, this ible tapped my ancient military training/skills and it took on a life of its' own. (It also led to other duct tape ideas resulting in brain overload, duct tape dreams and a measurable lack of sleep. Thanks Instructables!) There is always room for design improvement with any...
By: cloudifornia

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