Review: The Lon Humphrey Sterling may be the traditional knife for modern uses

The best survival knife is one you enjoy carrying, because you’ll have it along when it’s needed. The new Sterling from Lon Humphrey Custom Knives is affordable, good looking and really useful, and may be what you’re looking for. by Leon Pantenburg I bought this knife, and was not paid to do this review. KnivesShipFree …

Knife Review and Video: C.T. Fischer Four-Inch Bushcraft knife

There are knives you need and knives you want. My latest four-inch bushcraft knife acquisition from C.T. Fischer fits both categories!  by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: C.T. Fischer knives were advertised on this website, after the products first passed a rigorous testing process. The following review is my opinion and had no prior input, feedback or …

How to make healthy Hudson Bay Bread for outdoor energy

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, …

What’s the best way to wet form a leather knife sheath?

So you want to customize that brand new leather knife sheath, but don’t want to spend a lot of time doing it. Here’s a way to wet form a sheath that is quick and easy. By Leon Pantenburg I have a lot of leather general-purpose knife sheaths, and generally, they work very well. Since they …

Hatchet or saw: Choose the best portable survival kit woodcutting tool

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 …

Restoring a Cast Iron Treasure: How to clean and season the old time cooking utinsels

When my son Dan moved to his first apartment, it seemed like my parental duty to provide him with an “urban survival kit” that included some basic kitchen tools. These necessities included several good “survival manuals” (cookbooks) some sharp kitchen “survival knives” and a well-seasoned cast iron Dutch oven. by Leon Pantenburg Dan’s urban “survival …

How to put on a fish fry to cook panfish

In many parts of the country, a fish fry is the conclusion of a successful day of angling. It could be a social gathering when folks bring fish and a quart of iced tea. Really, it’s just an excuse for a summer party. Here’s how to put on a fish fry. by Leon Pantenburg Click …

Can you learn valid survival/preparedness skills from the internet or website?

Suppose you’re in the brand-new beginner prepper/survivalist, and want to learn more. How can you tell if a website is valid, or if it is BS? Here are some things to look for. by Leon Pantenburg My career  has been spent in the news business, and for decades, I was an investigative reporter/photographer. Today, I …

Need a quality extreme sports daypack? Check out the Black Diamond Bullet 16

A small pack for rock climbing, spelunking or summitting a peak is a specialized item. Here is one such daypack worth looking at. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication, Black diamond had no sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. To test a rock climbing pack, you …

Video: Make a trash bag shelter part of your survival kit

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 …