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Urine Filter: Is it a Good Idea to Drink Your Own Urine to Survive?

June 11, 2025 by Daniel Carraway
Urine Filter

It may be something you’ve never contemplated; it may be something that you’ve thought of, but never pictured yourself in the situation. Either way, learning how to process your urine and make it safe(r) for … Read more

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How to Make A Water Filter: Step By Step Guides

July 19, 2023 by Daniel Carraway
how to make a water filter

My two decades of outdoor exploration have taught me one vital survival skill: creating my own water filter. And I am here today to share this knowledge with you. So, let’s dive into the world … Read more

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How to Purify Salt Water: ALL Methods You Must Know

July 18, 2023 by Daniel Carraway
how to purify salty water

A whopping 70% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, but most of this is saline ocean water, which is non-potable and thus unsuitable for human consumption. Yet, this doesn’t mean we can’t tap into … Read more

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How to Make a Walking Stick: Step by Step Guide

March 27, 2025January 18, 2023 by Mark Foster
how to make a walking stick

Even if you are an experienced hiker, you should still be able to benefit from learning how to make a walking stick. And we’re going to right those wrongs in today’s article, where I will … Read more

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DIY Tent Footprint – Step-by-Step Tutorial

January 26, 2023January 9, 2023 by Daniel Carraway
DIY Tent Footprint

Every avid camper needs a footprint for their tent. This protective layer between the tent and the ground will help preserve your tent, so you can enjoy it for a long time. This DIY tent … Read more

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How to Fix a Zipper: Complete Guide

October 11, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
How to fix a zipper - Complete Guide

Sometimes when you discover a broken zipper on your tent, jacket, sleeping bag, or backpack, you might already be in your camping spot. I come to your rescue once more to give you a complete … Read more

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How to Make a Canoe [DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial]

September 29, 2022 by Mark Foster
How to make a canoe - DIY step-by-step tutorial1

If you plan to go out rowing, making your canoe with your bare hands should be top of that list. I’ll show you how to make a canoe in this DIY step-by-step tutorial. You could … Read more

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Easy DIY Camping Gear [14 Useful Ideas]

September 9, 2022 by Mark Foster
DIY Camping Gear

When you want to go camping, it’s hard to take with you everything you need. Store-bought gear is most of the time expensive, and easy to improvise at home or in the wild. You can … Read more

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How to Make A Slackline: Step-by-step Tutorial

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
How to make a slackline

Slacklining is a difficult sport of balancing on a length of rope. It is similar to the circus tightrope walking, minus the balancing pole. Setting up a safe slackline is important, so I’m offering you … Read more

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How To Make A Knife Sheath: Step-By-Step DIY Tutorials

August 16, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
How to make a sheath for your knife

Anyone that goes camping should have a special knife to take with them. One that is reliable and good in every situation. And like every other knife, it needs to have a special place. I’m … Read more

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How to Tie Paracord Knots: Best Ones You Should Know

March 27, 2025August 2, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
different types of Paracord knots

If you’re new to paracord knots and you want to learn how to do it, I come to your aid with this article that will teach you how to tie paracord knots, step-by-step. There are … Read more

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How to Make A Paracord Lanyard: Practical & Cool Designs with 2 Colors and More

January 19, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
how to make a Paracord Lanyard

Do you know how to make a paracord lanyard? Probably not, since you are reading this article, but worry not. I am here to teach you how to do it and share with you various … Read more

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