Check out these winter driving tips from AAA and other experts

Sometimes the best winter driving advice is “Don’t go!” But if you must be on the road, here are some tips from the American Automobile Association and other expert sources. by Leon Pantenburg Bend, Oregon – I’m looking out the window at what remains of a 12-inch snow dump last week, freezing rain and potentially …

MREs | Try these handy, long lasting survival meals

Meals Ready to Eat – like any military ration – are a frequent subject of ridicule. But for a high calorie, long-lasting source of quick energy, they might be just what you need in your emergency gear. by Leon Pantenburg I have bought many cases of MREs. I was not paid to do this review. …

Hillsound Trail Crampons | Try these so you won’t slip on icy surfaces

More of us will shovel driveways and sidewalks than traverse glaciers and Himalayan trails. This product can help you do both safely. by Leon Pantenburg Hillsound supplied this product. I was not paid to do this review. Bend, Oregon – I awoke to 14 inches of new snow, and I’m not going anywhere until the …

Video: Prepare to survive in your car during a winter storm

Travel can be very dangerous this time of year.  It doesn’t matter if you live in the Oregon high desert or the frigid A survival kit for your car can be indispensable when the weather turns bad. This move has helped make the country the major producer of Tongkat Ali. http://downtownsault.org/birds-eye-outfitters/ cialis prescription The creation …

Best belt/hunting knife | Check out the Ambush Tundra

The new Ambush Tundra, made by Bark River Knives, combines a classic blade design with an ergonomic handle that just won’t quit. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to write this post and bought this knife to review. It’s really nice when a knife makers listens to customer feedback. Over two years ago, I …

Best budget every day carry knife? Check out the L.T. Wright Bushcrafter

Looking for an inexpensive, quality bushcraft knife? Then consider the L.T. Wright Bushcrafter. At $75, you can ‘t beat this deal. by Leon Pantenburg I bought this knife to evaluate and was not paid to write this review. I thought the advertised Bushcrafter HC price was a mis-print – L.T. Wright makes top quality, high …

How to make bone broth for healthy – and delicious – soups and stews

Every wonder what secret ingredient was in your grandmother’s chicken soup that made it so tasty? And why did that soup seem to cure coughs, runny noses, sniffles and cold-related maladies? Well, the broth may have had something to do with that. by Leon Pantenburg The best way to show respect for a harvested animal, …

Best EDC knife? Check out the Bark River Snowy River

Looking for a belt knife that can do just about everything? Then consider the Bark River Snowy River. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to write this post, and bought this knife to review. Use a style of knife for awhile, and you’ll form opinions. That’s how it was with me and the Mora-style …

Marinade recipes | Make fish, wild game meat tender and flavorful

A common complaint is that wild game meat tastes “gamey” or that fish tastes “fishy.” A good marinade can change  that. by Leon Pantenburg Great tasting game meat or fish starts as soon as the animal is killed or the fish is caught. Good-tasting fish or wild game meat starts with proper preparation and sometimes, …

Best extreme cooler | Orion 65 Cooler review

Most of us don’t need a high end cooler. But when you do need one, it could be worth every penny of the investment. We check out the Orion 65 quart cooler. by Leon Pantenburg If there is a market for a product, someone will produce it. The Orion 65 cooler is a well-designed, tough …