10 ways to use a bandana as an urban/wilderness survival tool

I carry a bandana, or handkerchief, everywhere. Here’s why you should, too. by Leon Pantenburg I’ve carried a handkerchief all my life as part of my every day carry items, and never thought anything of it. My dad always carried one, and he told me to, so I did. A handkerchief is part of my every day carry …

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Camping recipe | Try this bacon and onion foil wrap for a tasty campfire treat

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10 ways to use a bandana as an urban/wilderness survival tool

I carry a bandana, or handkerchief, everywhere. Here’s why you should, too. by Leon Pantenburg I’ve carried a handkerchief all my life as part of my every day carry items, and never thought anything of it. My dad always carried one, and he told me to, so I did. A handkerchief is part of my every day carry …

Foil wrap campfire cooking | Make easy, tasty fuel for outdoor energy

In an emergency, let’s hope you have food and know how to cook it. But what happens if you end up with a fire, some food staples, and a piece of aluminum foil – can you combine those to make a tasty meal? All you need to make a foil dinner is aluminum foil, food …

Video: How to wet form a leather knife sheath with water and a sponge

So you want to customize that brand new leather knife sheath, but don’t want to spend a lot of time doing it. Here’s a way to wet form a sheath that is quick and easy. By Leon Pantenburg I have a lot of leather general-purpose knife sheaths, and generally, they work very well. Since they …

Reader feedback | On dryer lint, batonning firewood, finding directions by tree moss and other survival stuff

Feeder and viewer feedback is greatly appreciated! by Leon Pantenburg I wouldn’t know what readers want more info about if there weren’t responses. Here are a few comments we’ve gotten about a variety of topics. On Dryer lint as a survival firestarter? No way! Dryer lint is just OK as a firestarter. Ajanta Pharma has …

Try this hardtack recipe for emergency food that lasts indefinately

As a long term survival food,  hardtack has a proven track record. by Leon Pantenburg Hardtack is a traditional military ration that consists basically of flour, salt and water, baked into a cracker. Recipes abound, and it is possible to buy commercial versions. But the prepper/survivalist should consider using making hardtack. It is a good …

Knife review: The Benchmade Griptilian is a hardworking, durable folder

What’s a reliable, high quality lockblade folder? Check out the Benchmade 551 Griptilian. by Leon Pantenburg Knivesshipfree is a Survivalcommonsense.com sponsor. The company did not supply a free knife for this review, and I was not paid to write this review. I prefer to carry a rigid blade knife whenever practical, but there are times …

Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy: What to do in the case of an active shooter

After the Orlando mass shooting, many people are wondering what to do if caught in such a situation. Here is some sound advice from two medical experts. By Leon Pantenburg A few days before the Orlando tragedy, I was at the Mother Earth News Preparedness Expo in Albany, Oregon, and ran across a new bleeding …