Home A family outing in the Nevada back country turned into a two-day survival struggle in sub-zero weather. Happily, they were found last night and everyone was fine. Obviously, they did a lot of things right. by Leon Pantenburg Stay with your vehicle after an accident – the searchers will find you sooner! (Peter Kummerfeldt …
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Ten old tech gadgets that will come in handy when the electricity goes out
Home Some perfectly good items may be laying around your house unused, because they have been replaced by electronic gadgets. Here are some oldies that could prove to be really valuable when the grid goes down. by Leon Pantenburg Check out this survival LED light for a keychain! These comprise pills for despair, heart disorder …
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Handling winter cold: Mind over matter?
Home Ever run across people who seem impervious to cold? It could be a case of mind over matter. by Leon Pantenburg I was raised in the Midwest, and the winters get seriously cold. Temperatures of -30 below zero are not uncommon, and some of the winter storms can have windchill temperatures of -60 below. …
Winter storms: What to do when the power goes off and you’re stuck inside
Home So here’s the scenario – the power went out and you’re sheltering inside the house. Outside, the temperature plummets, the wind picks up and it starts to snow. It doesn’t appear that the power will be restored within the next few days. How will you stay warm and safe? by Leon Pantenburg Where I …
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Video survival recipe: How to make Re-fried Beans
Home Beans are a staple of long term food storage, and for good reason. Beans are a great source of useable protein, contain no cholesterol and are rich in fiber. They are also a good source of Vitamins A and C, Thiamine, potassium and iron. Pinto beans are a great long-term storage staple, and taste great …
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The ten best Christmas survival gifts for the outdoors enthusiast
Home A perennially popular post is the ten best gifts for an outdoorsperson. With Christmas coming, here are suggestions that dad, mom or any prepared adult will use and appreciate. by Leon Pantenburg One of the more popular topics on this site involves equipment. What should you buy, and what is junk? SurvivalCommonSense.com has reviewed …
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Survival fire making videos: What fire ignition system should you carry?
Home In elk hunting, it’s always the idea of bagging one that sucks us hunters out in crappy weather into remote mountainous areas. The day was bitterly cold in Idaho’s Selway wilderness, the snow was knee deep and there were miles between us and the nearest road. Being able to make a fire under adverse …
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Do-It-Yourself emergency preparedness gifts kids can make for Christmas
http://www.survivalcommonsense.com As far as I’m concerned, a home-made Christmas gift with some thought behind it trumps the most expensive thing you can buy. And, this is guaranteed: If a child makes a survival and/or prepper gift for a loved one, that item will be cherished, included in a survival kit and used! And if you …
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Check out this emergency equipment list for your vehicle
http://www.survivalcommonsense.com Before you get stuck in the snow during winter driving, make sure you have the right gear along. In this list, survival expert Peter Kummerfeldt gives a list of what you need to stay alive in your car in the winter. Emergency Equipment List: Cellular phone with charger SPOT beacon Four quart bottles of …
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What To Do If You Fall Through the Ice
Home If you fall into icy water or through the ice on a winter ski or snowshoe trip, you are immediately in serious trouble. How do you get out after you’ve fallen in? Here’s some advice and information from an expert. by Leon Pantenburg Click here to buy survival kits Inform your doctor if your …