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Most firemaking lessons stop with the initial ignition. But that first flame won’t last long if you don’t have dry sticks to feed the fire. Here’s how to find them. by Leon Pantenburg It was dawn, the temps had plunged to 19 degrees during the night and we were on a Boy Scout Wilderness Survival …
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Survival situations can start with a routine, mundane problem that escalates into an emergency. Most of you can’t change a flat tire, and that could create a real problem. by Leon Pantenburg I’m really good at changing flat tires. In college, I drove around on whatever second-hand, hand-me-down tires I could afford. Subsequently, there were …
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Few actions require more fore-thought than purchasing a firearm. But more important than the style, caliber, action and size is the reason for buying one in the first place. Why do you want a firearm? Do you really need it? Would you be better off without a gun? You might be surprised. by Leon Pantenburg …
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Never under estimate the power of flowing water, particularly after a heavy rainfall. I’ve been watching the weather channel recently, and noticed a lot of flash flooding in the aftermath of heavy rains and severe storms. If there isn’t enough to worry about in those areas, you also need to be concerned about drowning – …
A fillet knife may end up being the most useful blade you have. Here’s a new version of an already great piece of cutlery. by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: KnivesShipFree.com is a sponsor of SurvivalCommonSense.com. I bought this knife to review, and all I ever promise in any equipment review is a fair shake. My Bark …
The best way to show honor and respect for a big game animal is to use every part after you’ve killed it. Here’s an easy way to make dog treats from meat scraps that would otherwise get thrown away. by Leon Pantenburg Inevitably, there will be scraps of meat, gristle and fat when you’re done …
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I hear from my hunting buddies after successful hunts, and we swap recipes, stories and lies. Here’s a jerky recipe from a successful Minnesota hunter. by Bob Patterson Bob and I were college roommates at Iowa State University, and have done many, many camping, backpacking, climbing, canoeing and hunting trips together. Bob retired after a …
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How important is a survival firestarter? Well, in some instances, it could be a gamechanger or lifesaver. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. HollandGuns.com is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor, and supplied the sample “Napalm Tinder” for testing and review. All I ever promise anyone is a fair rpoduct test, and I …
Your clothing is your first line of defense against hypothermia, scratches, bug bites etc. But what will you wear that is both durable and well-designed? by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review, and bought Wrangler Riggs because I needed pants with pockets that could hold stuff while I was traveling. Wrangler …
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Virtually every community has people living on the streets. Want to help them out? Here’s some suggestions for gifts and donations you may already have. by Leon Pantenburg I won’t give cash to people soliciting on the streets. But my faith dictates that I not ignore them. I make cash donations to the Salvation Army. …
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