00:00Ah, you're out in the woods. It's quiet. Hmm, too quiet.
00:05Then, heavy steps right outside your tent.
00:09You unzip it just a little, and there it is.
00:13A black bear is coming straight toward you.
00:16Heart racing, you grab the only thing within reach, a bottle of vinegar.
00:20So you pour some on a shirt, wrap it around a stick, and point it right at the bear's face.
00:25Oh no, stop, that's not safe.
00:28Your best move is to stand still and make some noise.
00:32Clap, yell, use a whistle.
00:34Most of the time, that's enough to scare a black bear away.
00:38Now, here's another life-saving trick.
00:41Set up your camping bag so your emergency kit is always easy to grab.
00:46Pick one pocket you can reach fast and put the kit there.
00:49Then swap out the zipper tab for a red reflective one.
00:52That way, when panic kicks in, you won't waste precious time desperately searching through every pocket.
00:58If you need to cool down, but the river is way below your campsite, don't worry.
01:04You can still get water from it.
01:07Grab a plastic bottle and flip it upside down.
01:10Make a small hole at the bottom and run a cord through.
01:13Then poke a hole in the cap and feed the cord out the other side.
01:18Attach a rock at the end of it.
01:19And that's it.
01:21Lower the bottle into the river, wait, and then pull it back up.
01:25Voila!
01:26Fresh water!
01:27But hold on!
01:28It's not safe to drink just yet.
01:31Even if the water looks crystal clear, it could still be full of nasty bacteria.
01:36And trust me, you don't want to get sick in the middle of the woods.
01:39If you absolutely have to drink it, boil it first.
01:43Let the water boil for at least one minute.
01:46If you're camping at an altitude above 5,000 feet, make it three minutes.
01:50Then let it cool naturally before drinking.
01:53And if it's a desperate survival situation, you can also get water from safe, non-poisonous plants.
01:59All you need are some plastic bags.
02:01Slip them over low tree branches with plenty of leaves that get good sunlight.
02:07Then tie the bag tightly, making sure one corner is pointing down.
02:11That's where the water will collect.
02:13The plastic traps the vapor, and as it condenses, you'll get a bit of water.
02:18It'll take several hours, and it won't be much.
02:20But hey, it's better than nothing, right?
02:23Now, it's getting dark fast.
02:25You reach into your bag for your headlamp.
02:28But, oh no!
02:29It must have switched on by accident.
02:31You put it on, and after just a few minutes, total darkness.
02:35The battery is out.
02:37To make sure that never happens again, here's what to do.
02:41Whether you use rechargeables or regular AAAs,
02:44change the direction of the middle battery around before you pack it.
02:48That way, there's no chance it can turn on by accident.
02:51And when you're ready to use it, just easily switch the battery back the right way.
02:56And it's all set.
02:58Now, being in total darkness is no joke.
03:00But you can make a lantern straight from nature.
03:03So, break off the lower branches of pine trees and check the wood inside.
03:08Some pieces have a golden amber color.
03:10That's fat wood.
03:12Hardened sap that burns like crazy.
03:14Shave it down, light it up, and there you go.
03:17A natural camp candle.
03:19And it lasts for a very long time.
03:21Just be careful where you light it.
03:24Keep flames away from dry grass, tents, or anything that can catch fire.
03:29If you need more light, hey, no problem.
03:32Grab a bunch of pieces, tie them together, and now you've got a real torch.
03:36Swing it around all you want, and you'll see that the fire won't go out.
03:41Now, speaking of fire, here's a great tip.
03:45Survival experts normally suggest wrapping some duct tape around your lighter.
03:49You already know duct tape can fix just about anything.
03:53Patching up holes in your tent, holding gear together, hey, you name it.
03:57But here's the bonus.
03:59It also makes a great fire starter.
04:01Duct tape burns fast and hot.
04:04So, it's perfect for getting your campfire going.
04:06Just remember, always handle fire with caution.
04:10Another clever way to use duct tape is to turn it into a blanket.
04:14Or is it a bag?
04:16Either way, here's how.
04:18Place a plastic bag against a tree trunk and wrap it tightly with duct tape.
04:23Shape it, then add two handles on the sides.
04:26And just like that, you've made yourself a duct tape basket slash bag.
04:31Use it to collect water from a river or carry supplies around your campsite.
04:35The best part is that it's super practical.
04:38You can fold it down small and it won't take up any space in your backpack.
04:43Hunger kicks in and you just realized you didn't bring a camp stove.
04:47But what you did bring is a whole stash of instant noodles.
04:51So, how are you going to cook them?
04:53Well, don't panic, there's a fix.
04:56Take an empty tin can.
04:58Cut the top in a cross shape and peel the metal back into a star-like opening.
05:03Careful, the edges are sharp.
05:04Now, on the side near the bottom, cut out a wide square and bend the metal out.
05:10Place the can on a safe surface.
05:12Drop in some dry wooden sticks and light it from the opening below.
05:16Just like that, you've got yourself a mini camp stove.
05:20And yes, it is good enough to boil water.
05:23Ramen night is saved.
05:25All you want now is a good coffee.
05:28But come on, you don't need to build a whole campfire for that.
05:32Just cut three small logs of the same length and split a little piece off each one.
05:37Line them up like this, put some small sticks in the middle and light up.
05:41There you go, coffee time!
05:44Wow, out of nowhere, a storm hits.
05:47And just as fast as it came, it's gone.
05:49Ooh, but now your tent is soaked, dripping with water.
05:54A simple hack is to use a window vacuum cleaner.
05:57Yep, the same kind people use at home.
05:59Run it over the tent walls and it sucks the water right off the fabric.
06:03Your tent will be dry in minutes.
06:05It's finally time to sleep.
06:08But then, zzzz, mosquitoes are everywhere.
06:13One bite, two bites, now you're scratching all over.
06:16Nope, not tonight.
06:18Grab a soda can and punch a few small holes in it.
06:22Next step, check the trees around you and look for chaga mushrooms.
06:26The dry brown inside works like fire starter gold.
06:30Cut it up, drop the pieces in the can, and light it.
06:33Now, hook your shoelace through the pull tab and spin the can.
06:38As soon as smoke starts coming out, those mosquitoes will finally leave you alone.
06:43One quick note, though.
06:45Don't breathe in the smoke directly.
06:46And be careful when spinning a hot can, as little sparks might fly out.
06:52And here's another clever fire starter.
06:54Reusing stuff from home.
06:56Grab some empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls.
07:00Stuff them with lint.
07:01Light it up, toss it in, and your campfire is ready.
07:04Easy, huh?
07:06You crawl into your tent and wish your headlamp could light up more space.
07:11Easy fix?
07:12Wrap it around a big water jug.
07:14The light shines through the water.
07:16And boom!
07:17You've got yourself a giant lantern to brighten the whole tent.
07:20And bring glow sticks with you.
07:23You know, the thin ones people wear as bracelets at parties.
07:26Crack them, and they'll shine in neon colors.
07:29Then hook them onto your tent ties.
07:31That way, you can spot them easily at night.
07:35Falling asleep isn't easy, because you keep worrying someone strange might come in during the night.
07:41But there's a simple way to feel safer.
07:43However, all you need is a carabiner.
07:46Clip it through the two zippers inside your tent.
07:49Great!
07:50Now anyone trying to open it from the outside won't get in.
07:53At least, not so easily.
07:55And if you are camping alone, here's an extra tip.
07:58Sit out two chairs by the campfire.
08:01It makes it look like you are not by yourself.
08:04Combine that with the zipper trick, and you can finally relax at night.
08:07So, close your eyes, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the wild without the worry.
08:14That's it for today.
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