Rain suit or poncho: What is the best rain gear for your outdoor survival needs?

It rains outside, so carrying rain gear should be a no-brainer. But what is the best rain suit for your needs? Or, is a rain suit the best choice? by Leon Pantenburg Rain follows me. Over Christmas break, 1977,  John Nerness and I went backpacking in Death Valley, CA. Packing rain gear seemed like a …

Survival Recipe: How to make Buckaroo Beans with storage foods

Anyone with storage supplies of  dried beans needs innovative ways to cook them. Here is a favorite starter recipe  from the Central Oregon Dutch Oven Society. by Leon Pantenburg People getting started in Dutch oven cooking are often kinda intimidated when it comes to participating in a Dutch Oven Gathering or cookoff. One of the …

Knife review: The L.T. Wright Rogue River is a solid, do-it-all performer

The Rogue River is a prime contender in the all-around camp knife category. Here’s why you should take a look at one. by Leon Pantenburg L.T. Wright supplied this knife for field testing. I was not paid to write this. The company has no sponsorship relationship with Survivalcommonsense.com, and had no input into this review. …

Five tips to make a better feather stick for firemaking

Suppose you need to start a fire, it’s been raining, and all the sticks are wet. Here’s how to make dry firestarting materials. by Leon Pantenburg It had rained hard all afternoon. I was in my tent, field testing a sleeping bag, when I was awakened by the rain stopping. The rain was part of …

Five tarp tips to make your emergency shelter secure and safe

Tarp shelters can make a rainy campout much more bearable. In some emergencies, a tarp might save your life. Here are a few tips for making your tarp shelter more secure. This simple A Frame tarp shelter is set up between two anchor points. Multiple causes contributing for the formation cialis on line of pain …

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 …