Propane or gas: How to choose a lantern and/or stove fuel

Propane or gas? What type of emergency implement fuel is the best choice for you? by Leon Pantenburg Let’s assume an emergency scenario where wood heat/light are not an option, you can’t use a campfire and a biomass stove is out of the picture. Maybe there is extreme fire danger, open fires are prohibited, or …

10 tips for staying cool during a power outage/heat wave emergency

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 …

Before the hurricane hits: What to take along if you must evacuate

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Peter Kummerfeldt: How to avoid becoming a flash flood victim

Flash floods are the number one weather-related killer in the United States. Here are some of the things to look for in an area that might have a flash flood. by Peter Kummerfeldt Never try to cross a high rising stream. (USGS photo) Thus, the medication of Kamagra Polo comes in strength of 20mg, 40mg, …

Is a headlamp the best survival light ? We review the Pelican 2765 LED Headlight

My go-to light outdoors is always a headlamp. Think about adding one to your emergency gear, and this might be a good choice. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication, Pelican has no sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. I ended up holding the Mini Maglite in …

Make basic red enchilada sauce from storage foods

Survival food is sustenance that can be made easily during a survival or emergency situation using mainly simple, long-term storage food items, cooked outdoors, using off-the-grid methods. by Leon Pantenburg Enchiladas are a popular Mexican food, and is one of the most popular dishes that could be bought from a street vendor in Mexico. Hence, …

How to put a quick attractive patina on a carbon steel blade

I didn’t intend to stain the carbon steel blade on my new slipjoint pocketknife, but the cavalry attacked and I had to move into position. by Leon Pantenburg Before: My pocketknife looked new and unused at this point. generic viagra buy An estimated 50% of men have histologic evidence of BPH by age 50 years …

What good is a mini survival kit? Five things they can’t do

Mini, pocket sized survival kits are in every outdoors store. But, really, what good are they? by Leon Pantenburg Several years ago, the editor at the newspaper I worked at tasked me to write a practical winter survival guide for Central Oregon. It was an investigative reporting assignment, and I interviewed local experts from the …

Tornado survival tips: Weather the storm safely

I’ve always been afraid of tornadoes, even before I heard of the Wicked Witch of the West and: “Surrender Dorothy!” If you live in an area with the potential for tornadoes or cyclones, you owe it to yourself and your family to be prepared! by Leon Pantenburg Anybody who grew up or lived near Gilbert, in …

Try Meals Ready to Eat for survival/emergency food energy

How important is a long-lasting, calories and nutrition-laden food source for survival/emergency situations? Very. by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review. At the time of publication, mealkitsupply.com has no advertising or sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. My association with MREs goes back to my Army days. Though I was a civilian, …