Book review: Check out the Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide

So the earth quits shaking, the waters recede or the tornado passes. You’ve prepared well for the next 72 hours – you hope – but what happens if the aftermath lasts longer? by Leon Pantenburg A tornado could destroy roads and bridges and strand people on the disaster scene. Alas, tendon, and ligament fibers are …

The Waco Siege: A Very Disturbing Part of American History

Every year, on the anniversary of the Waco seige, I re-post this. It has been said that without Waco, there wouldn’t have been the Oklahoma City Bombing. Ever since the Waco siege ended in 1993, I have wanted to visit the site. Over Christmas break, 2010, I got the chance. by Leon Pantenburg This post …

Video: Here is how to find a survival water source in vines

 Maybe you’ll be one of the unlucky victims, and find yourself surrounded by a sea of muddy,  polluted water that isn’t safe to drink. If that’s the case, let’s hope you have a supply of drinking water available! In some wetlands areas, the only safe drinking water might come from vines, such as the one …

Check out these ten top Mother’s Day gifts for that prepper or survival mom

This is equipment I have tested in the past year and recommend. Some of the companies are now sponsors of SurvivalCommonSense.com. Prior to accepting advertising, all products had to be tested and approved. By Leon Pantenburg The traditional Mothers Day gifts of cards and flowers are undoubtedly appreciated. And, really, how can you do too …

The best bushcraft knife? We review the Bark River Bushcrafter

Disclaimer: KnivesShipFree.com is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor. Two Bark River knives were independently tested and approved before advertising was accepted. When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? How do you make sure your knife will be up to the task? Here’s a product from Bark River Knives that might be what you need. by …

New survival guide shows how to prepare for any natural disaster

How do you get ready for a natural disaster? Is it any different preparing for a flood than for a wildfire? This new survival guide can provide these and other answers to disaster preparedness. by Leon Pantenburg Natural disasters can be prepared for by having a plan and the right equipment. Keep all the rules …

For a quick tasty campfire meal try Venison Delight

Part of the challenge with wilderness survival recipes is coming up with innovative names so you’ll remember which is which! In this recipe, we combine simplicity with some basic foil wrap cooking techniques. Cerebral Palsy, in itself is a condition that does’nt sildenafil professional progress on its own. Let’s discuss some of the reasons which influence you …

Make these 10 Do-It-Yourself Mothers Day gifts for under $10

Mothers Day is May 11. What useful, fun gift can you get the prepper and/or survival mom when the budget is tight? by Leon Pantenburg The best gifts show some thought. Even if you don’t have a lot to spend, you can either make or improvise these gifts to help make your mother feel appreciated. …

Use common sense to treat snake bites and avoid making them worse

For years, I carried a snake bite kit in my tackle box. I lived in Mississippi at the time, and went fishing several times a week. Unfortunately, the best fishing pond also had a big population of water moccasins. If I got bit, the plan was to follow the directions in the kit. That meant …

Make survival kits |Use a concealed money belt to carry survival gear

A belt can do much more than hold up your pants. Work it right, and a standard money belt can be a component in your personal survival kit. by Leon Pantenburg Most people don’t think about a belt as a piece of survival gear. But you can carry several pieces of survival gear in your …