Three never fail Dutch oven recipes for campfire cooking

New to Dutch oven cooking? Want to wow the hunting camp/camping group/spouse for dinner? These recipes are (virtually) foolproof. by Leon Pantenburg Dutch oven cooking doesn’t need to be challenging, and simple, easy recipes are best for beginners. acheter viagra pfizer Today, an ED patient has plenty of treating methods to treat the disorder in …

Five tips to modify a Zippo lighter for survival firemaking

I don’t smoke, but love Zippo lighters. They are worth considering as an axillary survival firemaking tool. by Leon Pantenburg Like many GIs, my dad came back from World War II with a heavy smoking habit. Thankfully, he quit when I was young, but I remember Dad’s worn Zippo. This Zippo is part of my …

10 things to consider before buying a tent

Thinking about investing in a new tent for camping season? Here are some things to consider. by Leon Pantenburg Only a fool sleeps in a backpacking tent in July in Louisiana, I told myself, while listening to swarms of mosquitoes struggling to get past the netting. It was about 95 degrees, with humidity in the …

10 miscellaneous things to take along camping (that you didn’t know you needed, but won’t want to forget)

The checklist for the camping trip gear is done, and everything is checked off. But wait a minute – have you thought of everything you might need? by Leon Pantenburg Go camping long enough, and you’ll figure out things that are nice to have along, in addition to the standard stuff. Here are 10 miscellaneous …

Stinging nettles: A tasty perennial waiting to be picked right now

They look like weeds, but stinging nettles are a very useful – and tasty – herb that grows wild. They have medicinal value. too. Here’s how to identify and use them. by Karla Moore Spring is finally here in the Midwest. My husband is out getting the garden ready for planting. I managed to make …

10 essential survival skills you need to know

What skills do you need to survive a disaster or emergency situation? Well, some of that depends on the nature of the situation. Here are 10 essential long term survival skills. by Leon Pantenburg Probably the most-asked question about wilderness survival and preparedness is: “Where do I start?” and/or “What are the most important skills …

Peter Kummerfeldt: How to build common sense emergency survival shelters

If we are to believe the survival manuals and the “how-to-survive” articles published in the popular outdoor press, building a shelter from natural shelters in an emergency should be a piece of cake!  After all, look at all the trees, bushes, bark and other natural materials you have to work with! by Peter Kummerfeldt Based …

How to survive a bear attack

What’s the best method for repelling bears? You might need some bear spray. by Blake Miller In my wilderness survival class, I am frequently asked what kind of gun would be the best defense against a bear attack.  I am asked “Is a rifle better than a pistol or what about a shotgun?”  Rarely does …

Soapmaking 101 for a survival situation

Several years ago, I made soap out of deer tallow, and it worked very well. It was simple to do, but potentially dangerous! Here is an expert, Karla Moore, of Heart of Iowa Soapworks, to explain how to safely make soap during a survival situation. – Leon by Karla Moore In a survival situation cleanliness …

Cast iron review |Lodge L8CF3 Covered Chicken Fryer, Black, 3-Quart

The most-used pan in my kitchen is a 10-1/4-inch Lodge chicken fryer. Here’s why you might need one, too. by Leon Pantenburg In 1983, I was living in Vicksburg, Mississippi and working for the local newspaper. Journalists never make any money, and this first job gave new meaning to the term “starvation wages.” My  Lodge …