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Home It seems like everybody has some sort of prescription medication. Most of them come in plastic bottles with seal-able caps. Here are some ways to make the best use of this underused resource. by Leon Pantenburg I never gave much thought to plastic prescription bottles until I was put on medications after open heart …
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Home Hardtack has been an emergency ration since time immemorial. Here’s a look at pilot bread, a modern day version of hardtack and why you should consider including it in your survival gear. by Leon Pantenburg I’ve carried and eaten hardtack since my time in the Confederate infantry, and baking it is another history-related activity …
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Home If nobody knows you’ve gone, or where to look, or when you might be back, it could be a long wait to be rescued! An detailed note, left behind before any outing, should be Standard Operating Procedure. The note could end up being a lifesaver! These writing materials could be some of your most important survival …
Home I always carry survival gear on my person. But how do you add anything to an already overflowing wallet? Do you need to invest in a new one? Before you buy anything, put your current wallet on a bulk reduction plan. by Leon Pantenburg My wallet was way too thick, and sitting too long …
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Home Everybody should have an emergency lighting plan. And the holiday season is fast approaching, and you need some inexpensive, useful gift ideas for those preppers – and non-preppers – on the list. This solar lamp project could kill several birds with the same stone. by Leon Pantenburg Nobody wants to sit in the dark …
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Home by Karla Pantenburg Moore Normally I post recipes that use just canned, dried or storage goods. But sometimes it’s best to think outside the box and use what you have on-hand. Try something different to keep your taste buds alive. This is storage food? You probably have most of the ingredients in …
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Home I was really sad when my favorite “Double Dutch Chocolate” coffee mix was discontinued. So, always up for a challenge, I decided to try to make my own version. You should have most of these ingredients already in your pantry. Familiar comfort food can be a survival necessity. This coffee drink can be easily …
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Home The ability to start a fire under survival conditions can save your life. The inability can cost your life. by Leon Pantenburg There is an interesting firemaking paradox where I live in Central Oregon. In the summer, it can be very hard to keep from making a fire in the woods. During the winter, …
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http://www.survivalcommonsense.com A common danger of cold weather is frostbite. Here’s what to do to prevent it. by Leon Pantenburg The temperature was about -30 degrees Fahrenheit and the snow blew sideways. With windchill, the temperatures were an estimated -50 degrees F. Going outside was insane, but my brother, Mike, and I didn’t have much choice. …
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Home Have some of those solar-powered outdoor garden lights on the path outside? Here’s how to adapt them to an interior emergency lighting setting. by Leon Pantenburg Many of us use solar-powered accent lights outside, but don’t think of them as potential emergency interior lights. But it’s easy to adapt them to an urban emergency …
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