Tag: DIY

Need a new handle for your Axe – this simple step by step guide will help

In this straight forward ‘how to’ article Robin Wood shows us the simple steps needed to create a new axe handle.  This is for a short…

How to Make a Fire Fork – Tutorial

A fire fork is used to hold things onto a stick; you can buy them but like most bushcrafters I prefer to make my own.…

A great guide on how to make your own char-cloth

Paul Pinkerton

Char-Cloth making is very useful skill to have in regards to making fire, with a spark you can create fire. With a small piece of…

Time to make a backyard Duct Tape kayak

Great bit of fun for the kids when they are bored at weekends. This project uses my favorite materials PVC pipe, duct tape, and its…

Make Your own Tire Sandals

I’m hard on shoes. It’s not uncommon for me to go through half a dozen pairs of shoes, or more, each year. I maintain an…

Extract Clean, Drinkable Water From Plants

Paul Pinkerton

Water is the most important thing if you are stuck in the wilderness. Sure, food is important too, but you can live for a while…

Fingerless wristwarmer mitts made in five minutes

Winter’s going to be here before you know it, the cold winds and snow are going to be blowing in and sucking the heat out…

Water Filter : Tuna Can Cartridge System

Paul Pinkerton

We have seen home made water filters made from recycled water and pop bottles and I have made my share of those and demonstrated to…

How to build a simple survival signal fire

Paul Pinkerton

If you are ever lost, one of the best ways to get the attention of people for help is to make a signal fire. This…

The “Ultimate” survival tool – a spoon

Survival tools have been made for centuries. Knives, paracord bracelets, and instant dinners all fall under this category. Sometimes, though, we ignore what is plainly…