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Survival Training

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May 19, 2008

Take a look at this video to learn how to make a fire using flint and steel like the mountain men. ...

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May 14, 2008

The highwayman\47s hitch knot is usually used when using a canoe. ...

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May 11, 2008

Use this knot to add weight to a rope or to stop a rope from slipping through a hole. There is just way too many possibilities for this knot. You should run out and get some rope, right now. ...

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May 11, 2008

This knot can be used to decorate a rope or shorten it. Just think, if you make it good enough, you can decorate your Christmas tree with rope. ...

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May 11, 2008

This is a good way to shorten a rope without cutting it, provided there is a load on each end. If there isn't, well, who knows what will happen. ...

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May 11, 2008

This is the same knot used for lassos. You can go wrangle some cattle or horses now, or if you not on a farm you can practice on your dog or cat, or better yet - you're neighbor's dog or cat. ...

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May 11, 2008

This is a good knot for all types of rope including fishing line. Don't you wish you were fishing right now? No, well that doesn't mean you can't try it anyway. ...

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May 11, 2008

If you never were a scout, or you've forgotten all your skills, this how-to video is for you. If the loop is under weight, the knot will not slip, but you will still be able to adjust the size of the ...

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May 11, 2008

This "double sheet bend knot" is the same as the sheet bend, except that is has an extra turn to make it extra secure. Use this knot instead of the sheet bend if you have springy or slippery lines. ...

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May 11, 2008

This is a great knot to use if you need two loops in the middle of a line, especially if you do not have access to the ends of the rope. If you need two loops at the end of a line, use the bowline on ...