For Wilderness and Urban Safety: Attach a whistle to your child

You can only yell for help as long as your voice lasts. Here’s why you need to carry a whistle. by Leon Pantenburg To keep your child safe in the city or in the wilderness, the proper training and a whistle, may be the most important tools. Attach whistles to outdoor and everyday gear, so …

Knife review: The L.T. Wright Genesis is a Kephart-style workhorse

The biggest endorsement for a knife is to use it constantly. So this one comes highly recommended. by Leon Pantenburg Kniveshipfree.com is a Survivalcommonsense.com sponsor. I did not get a free knife for this review, and neither KSF or L.T. Wright Custom Knives had any input in this review. For nearly 20 years, my Cold Steel SRK …

Should you remove the snow off your roof?

The snow has been falling endlessly in Central Oregon, it seems, and it isn’t going anywhere. Should you shovel your roof? by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: I’m no subject expert, and you need to pay attention to what your local authorities advise on this topic. Serious injury can result from sliding off a roof, and structural …

Review: Check out the Zoe Crist Santa Fe – it may be the hunting knife you need

Kniveshipfree is a sponsor of Survivalcommonsense.com, but I don’t get free knives from the company, nor do they have any input in any knife reviews. by Leon Pantenburg I’m always looking for a good hunting knife. So when the Zoe Crist Santa Fe became available last year, I got one and tried it. There are …

Try this practical method to build a survival snow cave

Just about every survival manual shows how to build a snow cave. But the reality is that most people don’t have the skill, tools or time to effectively use this technique. This book, “Snow Caves For Fun and Survival,” by Ernest Wilkinson, may help. by Leon Pantenburg One of my favorite Boy Scout outings is …

Don’t lose your gear: Pop a top for equipment safety

Hanging on to your tools may be critical. Here’s how to rig small items so they don’t get lost.   by Leon Pantenburg I learned a valuable lesson the hard way a few years back when my wife and I dumped a canoe at the top of a rapids. (Read the story) Prevent loss of …

Encourage preparedness mindset with this book: “The Unthinkable”

Suppose that significant other isn’t into preparedness. What is the first thing to do to get them thinking about the possibility about the “unthinkable” happening? Hand them a copy of this book. by Leon Pantenburg Amanda Ripley’s “The Unthinkable” is not about disaster recovery: It’s about what happens in the midst  of one – before …

Best hunting knife? We review the Cross Knives All Around Hunter

Pete Winkler’s recent win on the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” just proved what some of us already knew: Winkler, owner of Cross Knives, produces some excellent blades. by Leon Pantenburg Knivesshipfree is a Survivalcommonsense sponsor. I didn’t receive any free knives, and make no promises on any equipment reviews other than that I will …

Don’t get lost: Tune up your compass

There is no substitute for a good compass, and the ability to use it. Since getting lost is generally the reason for most wilderness emergencies, stay found to stay out of trouble! A map and compass are basic navigation tools in the backcountry. Many people seem to be very uncomfortable when they cialis no prescription …

Check out these ten top everyday carry knives

Every survival/preparedness-type has opinions about the best survival/hunting/bushcraft/etc knife. But what about the knife you carry every day and use for everything? by Leon Pantenburg I belong to the “big knife, small knife” school of thought when it comes to packing cutlery. I want a four-to-six inch blade for a hunting knife, a seven-to-nine inch …