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Part of my everyday carry gear is a notebook and a pen or pencil. Here is why these are important. by Leon Pantenburg For decades, I have carried a pencil or pen and small pocket notebook as part of my everyday carry gear. I always carry a pencil and notebook in my compass setup. (Pantenburg …
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There is comfort food and there is survival food, and there is no reason some recipes can’t be the same in both categories! Try this meatloaf recipe – it’s delicious! by Leon Pantenburg For me, meatloaf is a comfort food. I love sitting down to a meal of meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits and …
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You can only live about three days without water. Here’s some new info about improvising water purification systems in the wilderness, and how well these work. by Leon Pantenburg I always carry some sort of water purification system in the backcountry, regardless of where I’m going. One of my favorite systems is the LifeStraw, because …
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L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives has a new bushcrafter out, and it promises to be a contender in that elusive, almost-mythical best all-around knife category. by Leon Pantenburg I bought this knife to test, and was not paid to do this review. L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives began years ago when L.T. Wright and a friend of his began …
L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives has a new bushcrafter out, and it promises to be a contender in that elusive, almost-mythical best all-around knife category. by Leon Pantenburg I bought this knife to test, and was not paid to do this review. L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives began when L.T. Wright and a friend began Blind Horse Knives. A …
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“Although the vast majority of walkers never even think of using a walking staff, I unhesitatingly include it among the foundations of the house that travels on my back. I still take my staff along almost as automatically as I take my pack. It is a third leg to me – and much more besides.” …
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Your first line of defense against hypothermia is your clothing. Here’s how to make sure the fabrics in it will do the job. By Leon Pantenburg Dressing to survive starts with knowing what fabrics to wear. Different fabrics have radically different properties. Choosing the wrong type, or mixing clothing of different materials can be disasterous! …
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Some urban or wilderness survival items, if quality is not compromised, should be cheap. This allows you to have multiple pieces of good, effective equipment, stashed in strategic locations, so you’ll never run short. (From left) A Red Bull energy shot bottle; prescription bottle; diabetic test strip container and a 35mm film container all make …
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You just got off work, something happens and you hit gridlock on the highway. In this scenario the best choice is to abandon the car, take your Get-Home bag out of the trunk and walk. Can you blend in with the rest of the unprepared people so you don’t become a target for robbers or …
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How do you chose a firearms system for preparedness? This book can help you get started. By Leon Pantenburg Suppose you know nothing about firearms, but have decided to add some to your preparedness tools. You’re starting from ground zero, and need to build a practical battery for self defence, security, target shooting and possibly …
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