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What kind of maps do you need to function in urban and/or wilderness situations? What happens during a disaster where you are forced to evacuate and need to travel by road, then go off road and finally cross country? by Leon Pantenburg I never go anywhere off the pavement without a compass and topographic map …
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You made the first decision in knife-buying, and opted for a folder over a rigid-blade knife. What else do you need to consider before investing in a quality folding knife? by Leon Pantenburg If you look around, you can find any pocket knife variation under the sun. But what works well in an urban boutique …
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Here’s a solid shoe designed for the canoeist, kayaker or anyone who does a lot of water activities, and who might need to portage heavy gear over muddy trails. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to write this review, and at the time of publication Merrell has no sponsorship relationship with Survivalcommonsense.com. If you …
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Love your Mora™ knife, but want something tougher? Check out the Battle Horse Knives™ Feather Stick™. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication Battle Horse Knives™ had no sponsorship relationship with Survivalcommonsense.com.™ Nobody appreciates the Mora-style knife more than me. (Mora™ is a brand, virtually …
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All things considered, any emergency situation can be made worse by the weather! Heat waves, coupled with power outages, can be deadly. Learn what you can do! By Leon Pantenburg What happens when an earthquake occurs along the New Madrid Seismic Zone (The United States’ second largest earthquake area, located near New Madrid, Mo., along …
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Ever look at the weeds in your yard and wonder if you could eat them? Me either. Not until now. Most of us don’t have a clue. by Leon Pantenburg I always associated foraging for wild plants with wild places, or at least, weedy overgrown areas. Many people know that cattails are edible, but don’t …
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One of the most useful, and effective fishing lures is the spoon. Here’s how to make a good one, for pennies, from recycled materials. by Leon Pantenburg This spoon fishing lure was made from a common kitchen spoon. It works very well! (Pantenburg photo) The use of Vital M-40 with Lawax rejuvenates male reproductive system, …
Survival food is sustenance that can be made easily during a survival or emergency situation with simple, long-term storage food items, cooked outdoors, using off-the-grid methods. This chowder recipe comes from the late Jan LaBaron’s food storage cookbook: ” Jan’s Fabulous Food Storage Recipes: Converting Stored Foods Into Usable Meals.” Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder This …
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In elk hunting, it’s the hope of bagging one that sucks us hunters out in crappy weather into remote mountainous areas. The day was bitterly cold in Idaho’s Selway wilderness, the snow was knee deep and there were miles between us and the nearest road. Being able to make a fire under adverse conditions can …
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You don’t have any wilderness experience, but you want some. So what do you take along to make sure you get back? by Leon Pantenburg One of the most common questions from wilderness newcomers is: “What gear will I need?” And that’s a really good question! Walk through any sporting goods store and you’ll notice a …
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