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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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The topo map says there’s supposed to be a trail. But there isn’t, or it goes in the wrong direction. Could the map be out of date? Blake Miller, a survival instructor and navigation guru first published this on OutdoorQuest.com Philip Werner at Section Hiker has a super post about the poor quality of the …
Setting up for the night, or making an emergency camp in the wilderness? Here are some things to think about before you camp anywhere. by Leon Pantenburg The storm clouds were moving toward us, and bad weather was going to hit in a few minutes. My brother, Mike Pantenburg, and I were far back in …
The L.T. Wright Rogue River might be what you’re looking for in an all-around fixed blade knife. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review and L.T. Wright supplied the knife used for testing. (See editor’s note below.) Knivesshipfree.com is a distributer of L.T. Wright knives, and a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor. L.T. Wright …
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Looking for deep snow or hiking protection for your lower legs? Hillsound Armadillo LT gaiters might be a good choice. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. Hillsound supplied the product, and at the time of publication, has no sponsorship or advertising relationship with SurvivalCommon Sense.com An often overlooked piece of …
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Low cut, ankle-high or ten-to-18-inch boots? Before you invest in some expensive footwear, give some thought to gaiters. by Leon Pantenburg These knee-high gaiters allowed me to wear ankle-high Sorels comfortably in deep snow. Unfortunately, most of the price for viagra 100mg current cancer treatments available have some debilitating side effects. The study notes that …
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Can’t wear wool because it makes you itch? Here are some things to consider before you give up on the natural fiber. by Leon Pantenburg Me, circa early 1980s, as a Confederate soldier. This http://www.donssite.com/OPTICALIILLUSIONS/next10.htm cheap viagra no rx will increase how wide the penis is. The main ingredient of that cialis pills http://donssite.com/Rustic-old-grey-barn-country-farm-Southern-Ontario.htm is …
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Cold weather – think wool. This Dachstein sweater could be a good investment for your survival gear. by Leon Pantenburg Sweater Chalet supplied the Dachstein Woolwear for this sweater review. I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication, SweaterChalet is not a sponsor of Survivalcommonsense.com. Wool is a great …
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This newbie from Bark River shows real potential for a do-it-all bushcraft/survival knife. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. KnivesShipFree.com is a sponsor of SurvivalCommonSense.com. Nobody supplied the knife used in testing free of charge. The shoulder season for my knife testing is right about now. It is that time …
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The grind of a blade will determine what jobs it does well. These choices work for me. Here’s how to choose that best grind for your knife. by Leon Pantenburg I can break down my blade grind preferences to three: convex, scandi (or flat) and sabre (double bevel). These do everything I need quite well, …
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