This is a great diagram of a "Bow Drill" used for BushCraft fire starting method. Also it is great for survival situations. I found a great video that shows how to use one of these at Bow Drill
Ray Mears teaches a lot of great bushcraft and survival skills for when you are in Alaska and area that are similar in terrain and vegetation. free Ray Mears video I love these kinds of bushcraft videos.
This is a great videos,Ray Mears shows how to make "Johnny Cakes" , fire, shelter and how to survive in the New England forest http://ultimatebushcraft.com
Learn how to tie the "Fisherman's knot" and the "Climber's knot" and how to lash to pieces of wood together. These are some very useful knots that can used around the camp, and when in survival situations. Click here to watch the video .