How To: Turn a beer can into the only camping stove you'll ever need

Out in the wilderness, settling into camp, you unpack your gear ready to make a hot meal..... Only to discover that you forgot the damn stove! Fear not, I KNOW you didn't forget the beer, and as long as you've got your pocketknife (which should be in your pocket at all times) you've got everything you need to make the only stove you'll need.

Now the only thing you'll have to remember is fuel, which is cheap as it comes: rubbing alcohol. You should already have some in your first aid kit, which means you've got a nice emergency/backup supply.

After watching the video and learning an invaluable survival skill, be sure to check out Tom's Bike Trip for other cool stuff like this.



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Smartphone charger powered by fire

Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire

Here's a cool instructable from Joohansson on how to build a smartphone charger that's powered by fire. That's right. Embrace your inner caveman and combine it with your love of technology. And your addiction to your cellphone.

 Now when you're lost in the wilderness and stranded from civilization, the fire you build will keep away predators, cook your food, and keep you updated on Facebook......

Hopefully you're using your smartphone for more than just endlessly checking updates on social networks, and figuring out how the f*** you're gonna get out of the forest. But either way, this instructable is guaranteed to keep your phone powered, with fire, for whatever you need it for.


>>Smartphone charger powered by fire

$3 Emergency Solar Radio

Another DIY from Instructables by Joshua Zimmerman, a $3 emergency solar radio. This is one of a zillion altoid tin DIY projects that's easy to make yet functional. It's portable, cheap, and solar powered. Everything you want your emergency radio to be and more. Plus, you can buy the solar cells and other parts straight from Joshua Zimmerman's site, BrownDogGadgets.com for super cheap. 

>>$3 Emergency Solar Radio

How to: Emergency butter candle

This is a really cool, easy project that only requires a stick of butter, toilet paper, and a toothpick. Chances are you have all of these materials in your house, which also makes it the perfect emergency "how to." It doesn't require stocking up on random materials that can only be used in a real emergency situation, and it's super simple and easy to remember. Which isn't to say you shouldn't stock up on emergency supplies, but how cool is it to have an almost ready to go candle from the butter in your fridge? And if your completely out of toilet paper, you might have a more serious emergency than the power being out.

How To: Make your own Survival Bracelet

You've probably seen these survival bracelets in your local sporting goods stores, or many other places. If you haven't, they're bracelets made from 550 para cord (or at least they should be, if they're the real deal.) If you've seen the price tag on them, and your like me, you haven't bought one yet. So here's a great way to make your own and not only are they stylish, they have a million different applications in a real life survival situation. And you could probably make a dozen yourself for the cost of one from a store. This a great tutorial from Instructables by tevers94 on how to make your very own survival bracelet, or key chain, or knife sheath, etc. with many variations.

>>How to make your own survival bracelet