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Bamboo Tools Part 3 — Tent Pegs

SnoManApr 15, 20143 min read
Bamboo Tools Part 3 — Tent Pegs

The trick to working bamboo with a knife — as opposed to a saw — is to control the splitting. If you try to baton…

DIY Bamboo Knife

SnoManApr 8, 20143 min read
DIY Bamboo Knife

It may seem strange, but you can make a knife out of bamboo. I’m not talking about the handle — the cutting edge itself is…

Bamboo Basics for Preppers – Making Chopsticks

SnoManApr 1, 20144 min read
Bamboo Basics for Preppers – Making Chopsticks

This is the first in a series of articles in which we’ll learn how to make some tools out of bamboo, including chopsticks, tent stakes,…

Find North With a Stick

SnoManMar 4, 20142 min read
Find North With a Stick

If you need to approximate your bearings, there are several ways to do so without a compass. One of the easiest and most accurate uses…

Making Camp Bread

SnoManDec 17, 20133 min read
Making Camp Bread

Whether you’re hiking, mountaineering, or bugging out, this is a superior DIY trail food because of its simplicity and versatility. The ingredients will travel indefinitely…

Compass Tips for Newbies

SnoManJan 17, 20132 min read
Compass Tips for Newbies

by Prepper-Resources Compass Tips 1- Know the difference between true vs magnetic north.  A compass does not point to the north pole, or the exact center…

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