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Many Boy Scout councils and camps ban fixed-blade knives. Here’s why they shouldn’t. (And why the well-prepared survivalist/prepper should consider adding a fixed blade to his survival gear.) by Leon Pantenburg I love folding knives, and carry one daily. As an assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 18 in Bend, Oregon, and a skills trainer, …
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It’s really hard to think when there’s this awful, nauseating realization that you may be lost in the wilderness and you start to panic. Suppose you have a map and compass along, and a basic idea of how to use them. But maybe you didn’t think about using them…// // The day may start out …
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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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Need energy on the trail? Here is a time-tested favorite from the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota! Not only does it supply energy, but also tastes great! Sunset somewhere in the Boundary Waters (All photos by Bob Patterson) prescription for viagra These are some the benefits an individual may undergo when they have crooked spine, …
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We’ll assume you already have the survival knife and basic Ten Essentials, and are assembling the rest of the tools needed for a portable survival kit. Do you need to add a hatchet or a small saw? This custom pipe tomahawk is a useful survival tool and weapon, but it may not be a good choice to …
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Quick, temporary shelters should be part of your survival kit. But how do you choose which one is the best for your needs? by Leon Pantenburg I’m not sure how the early settlers along the Oregon Trail or the western frontier got along without duct tape, WD-40 or trash bags, but life surely would have been easier …
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I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication, BloodSTOP® has no relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. by Leon Pantenburg Stopping bleeding can be paramount in a survival situation. Hence, it is recommended that you free viagra online should take it 45 minutes before the intended sexual activity. He concluded by saying, …
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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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Biomass cooking, where the stove is fueled with twigs, wood chips and other pieces of organic stuff, is an idea whose time has come. I really liked the original SilverFire Scout® biomass stove. But this new, improved model is even better. by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: SilverFire® is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor. Before any advertising was accepted …
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