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chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Field expedient fire torch using pine pitch, pine cones and a wooden staff.

https://youtube.com/shorts/jMCwIKtNuM4?si=p7UDkkyIY-zr4K1q

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 27, 2024

#141
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Field expedient body bag for short people...giants might need 2 bags.

https://youtube.com/shorts/qN_H_DyDfJA?si=L6fi1bLxYw3V8TOG

One issue might be perspiration being trapped within the bag...but on the plus side the bag may reduce wind chill.

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 27, 2024

#142
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

DIY pull pin fire starter.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Db5iPAXP-jI?si=LH7Iq_xSg0h8BHO5

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 30, 2024

#143
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Having a survival necklace....

https://youtube.com/shorts/uwRC4hUGh9w?si=yz8cKPHMNOFM8yxR

A minimalist survival kit....

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 31, 2024

#144
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Paracord knife handle grip.

https://youtube.com/shorts/t0x9uMxrJu4?si=nm4qbtdAwv3RSCu_

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 31, 2024

#145
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Attaching a wooden post to a metal support picket with wire.

https://youtube.com/shorts/YBjfHHhtTN8?si=qorf1883J_WiXX5V

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 31, 2024

#146
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Catching water which is out of reach of one's hands....

https://youtube.com/shorts/BiyICJrXcFA?si=fH6laShNOxr9ItFM

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 31, 2024

#147
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Making a maul for wood splitting and other tasks requiring a wooden hammer.

https://youtube.com/shorts/kUrwTyIhoi4?si=ncTWAG6s5cfC0fza

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 31, 2024

#148
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Making char cloth from burlap webbing.

https://youtube.com/shorts/rv_C_Nf8CIc?si=VPdRb12T7pz7Mw6J

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 31, 2024

#149
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Soda can parabolic mirror fire starter...

https://youtube.com/shorts/EodoxWCjToA?si=U8YO7Ae1LCSP1MBu

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Aug 31, 2024

#150
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Bushcraft solar still using a plastic soda bottle.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hqNNAPPfBAA?si=baO3Tm8MBwFVwZn_

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 1, 2024

#151
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Making survival arrowheads from metal spoons.

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 1, 2024

#152
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Improvised eye protection.

https://youtube.com/shorts/kAqN-Qou6fQ?si=RXYcr0u8Q0qkT2ZQ

Note...this method will not make one invulnerable...not recommended in lieu of mandated workplace health and safety standard of personal protective equipment.

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 1, 2024

#153
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Bushcraft Knife skills...

https://youtube.com/shorts/m0ZIxk80iOI?si=IUAIlh57eLSyBNoT

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 1, 2024

#154
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Cooking a fish (bone in), using aluminium foil.

https://youtube.com/shorts/2dH6Wmh0aIU?si=lpk_KGltwC2Km8ut

I have done similar _
Without the salt layer, by instead, wrapping the fish in grease proof paper and then wrapped several sheets of well sodden butcher's paper or newspaper. The fish is essentially steamed.

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 2, 2024

#155
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

MRE survival hacks.

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 2, 2024

#156
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Survival disposable butane lighter kit.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Okj9p6SOdmw?si=VRZIlKal1PdxVK3C

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 2, 2024

#157
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Purifying contaminated water into potable water.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Sb6QBwH_37s?si=BarOLtRYm0mE3vUY

Note that the process is not filtration, but that it is actually condensation.

Last edited: Sep 3, 2024

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 3, 2024

#158
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Using a wooden stake to make a Dakota fire hole.

https://youtube.com/shorts/BQ9El8UyeQU?si=fMFmcwOUR-8ix21c

Some effort with an axe or tomahawk saves much of the effort digging by hand.

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 3, 2024

#159
chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

Using a shot length of timber sawn from a tree b Ranch, and a bush knife...

https://youtube.com/shorts/bctYuIO564w?si=8MKCa2ORNTrYdwAN

As an improvised spokeshave.

Rules are for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools. - unsourced

To deny your oppressor's, or your own humanity is to descend into barbarism. - V. Chelloveck

Survival is a battle for the mind...mainly one's own. - V. Chelloveck

A beautiful idea founded on faulty reasoning is like a turd wrapped in gold foil, tinsel and glitter. Neither are wholesome if swollowed whole! - V. Chelloveck

What is a religion, but a cult with a larger following and a veneer of respectability. - V.C.

chelloveck, Sep 8, 2024

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