This common Duct Tape Keychain tip is well known among backpackers. If wrap some duct tape around a water bottle or lighter you will always have a couple feet readily available for quick repairs. I Went One Step Farther In the video below I show some wrapped around a small disposable lighter, but taking […]
Category: How To (How I Did)
You could call this a How To – but people often tell me I did it wrong – now to be fair you can’t really tell me I can’t do it that way, when the video shows I actually DID do it that way – so to cool down the hateraide – lets just call this HOW I DID
How to Make a Keychain Ferrocerium Rod Using Torch Flint
I want to take a couple minutes to show you a redundant fire starting method that is cheap, tiny, and easy. We are going to make a DIY Keychain Ferrocerium Rod using welder striking tips. If you are a welder, plumber, or anyone who uses torches, you are no doubt familiar with friction sparkers. […]
How to Make a Milk Crate Camping Toilet
As the wife and I go to the farm we will have to rough it until I get some infrastructure built. For me, natural morning tasks can be done behind a tree. However, not only is Genny more civilized, she does not have a camping background. To be nice to her I decided to […]
How to Make Arrow Fletching With Duct Tape
Several years ago I tried out Dave Canterbury’s sling bow. It was fun and I saw that it had potential, Unfortunately, arrows are expensive. The short arrows I bought just did not develop enough energy to be useful. I decided to look into making my own arrows. Arrow-making has obviously been around a long […]
How to Make Traveling Dice
As we test our 72 hour kits and bug out bags, I find that I am very good at anticipating the big stuff (like how to deal with gunshot wounds and catastrophic tornado damage), but not so good at the little stuff (like screaming kids and stressed out wives). But since it is all […]