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Outdoor Safety

Learn how to handle food safely when camping, tell directions without a compass, and more. Stay safe and prepared in the great outdoors!

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Oct 30, 2009

Africanized honeybees, also called killer bees, can be far more aggressive than other types. Here's how to survive when they're on the rampage.You Will Need* The ability to run quickly* Soap and water ...

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Oct 16, 2009

Death by stingray is extremely rare, but getting hit with their barb still hurts like hell – which is why you need to learn how to play footsie safely with these sea creatures.You Will Need* An abilit ...

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Sep 18, 2009

A riptide can be terrifying. But if you keep your cool and know what to do, you'll stay safe.You Will Need* Precautions* Riptide telltale signs* The ability to remain calm WARNING: Only swim when a li ...

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Jan 14, 2009

The best flotation device is the one you wear. There are many choices when it comes to picking the PFD that will keep you safe on the water. Now there is a new option, inflatable PFDs from Mustang Sur ...

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Nov 4, 2008

Learn how to deal with a black bear or grizzly encounter with Shannon Davis and Ted the Bear. Black bears are distinguished from brown bears by lack of a prominent shoulder hump; a Roman profile or s ...

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Oct 3, 2008

Insects can be a big nuisance while you are hiking. Different parts of the country and different parts of the world have different kinds of stinging, nasty, biting insects. Preventing insect bites is ...

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Sep 26, 2008

Jewel weed is found in swamps lakes and wet places. This how-to video demonstrates using the jewel weed stems on the infected area until the bumps or blisters break open. Jewel weed has a chemical tha ...

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Sep 25, 2008

Check out this instructional safety video to learn how survive a snake bite. Snakes are not uncommon in the continental United States. There is no region in the country where you'll be completely free ...

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Sep 16, 2008

Are you lost? This how to video teaches you a simple way to turn your watch into a compass. An analog watch is even more effective than a compass because it is not influenced by the earth's magnetic f ...

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Sep 10, 2008

Fire paste is a handy tool to help start a fire out in the wild. This is a great supply to pack along on any camping or hiking trip. Never hassle with flint again. Watch this video outdoor safety t ...