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This technique is shown to provide survival skills information. Check with your local fish and game regs to make sure it’s legal where you live! A trotline is nothing more than a string of baited hooks. Using a trotline allows you to fish for food while doing something else. Here is how to improvise one …
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After much success with his Genesis bushcraft knife, L.T. Wright got lots of requests for a smaller version. The result is the “Next Gen.” by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: I bought this knife and was not paid for writing this review. I carry a knife every day. Which knife depends on what I’m doing. For work …
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One of the pervasive folk legends about finding directions in the wilderness or woods, is that moss grows on a certain side of a tree or rock. Just find your way by observing where the moss is, according to this theory, and you won’t get lost. According to my compass, the moss was on the west side of this stump. …
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One of the pervasive folk legends about finding directions in the wilderness or woods, is that moss grows on a certain side of a tree or rock. Just find your way by observing where the moss is, according to this theory, and you won’t get lost. According to my compass, the moss was on the west side of this stump. …
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One of the most intimidating aspects of the outdoors for novice campers or beginners is very basic: Where’s the bathroom? Where will you do Number Two? by Leon Pantenburg When you gotta go, you gotta go. It doesn’t matter if you’re at the shopping mall or in the backcountry – when nature calls, you must …
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Survival gear doesn’t need to be elaborate or expensive. Some of the best items are common, easily-found products you may already have. One of those items is a large metal cup. Here’s why you need one. by Leon Pantenburg I slogged along in the ranks, Springfield slung over my shoulder, headed toward the sound of …
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A good way to steer your kids toward eating right is to teach them to cook. While hunger is generally the best sauce in the outdoors, a few good recipes can make the outdoor culinary experience even more fun. by Leon Pantenburg When it comes to stocking up on survival food, the best, most inexpensive and tastiest …
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A good way to steer your kids toward eating right is to teach them to cook. While hunger is generally the best sauce in the outdoors, a few good recipes can make the outdoor culinary experience even more fun. by Leon Pantenburg When it comes to stocking up on survival food, the best, most inexpensive and tastiest …
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Can an electronic device guarantee your safety in the wilderness? Absolutely not!!! But this SPOT Gen3 might be a big help. by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: SPOT provided survivalcommonsense.com with a loaner SPOT Gen 3 device and a three- month plan to test the device. It will be returned to SPOT after the trial plan expires. …
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Can any electronic device guarantee your safety in the wilderness? Absolutely not!!! But this SPOT Gen3 might be a big help, and it could be a lifesaver. by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: SPOT provided survivalcommonsense.com with a loaner SPOT Gen 3 device and a three- month plan to test the device. It will be returned to …
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