The Survival Mom: Fear has a shelf life

Home All of us in the preparedness/survival industry have noticed reduced interest and sales in the past few months. Part of this could be attributed to the fact that major disasters are apparently not stirring up the fear factor like they used to. Are we getting used to fear? What is Kamagra fizz? Kamagra is …

Five types of freeze dried foods to use on camping trips

Home  There is a whole population of us baby boomers who are too young to slow down, but too old to carry heavy packs. For me, going lightweight in my gear selections is no longer optional. Integrating freeze dried foods into the menu can cut unnecessary ounces. by Dirk Puckett Visit our store! However for …

How to: Find pitchwood, a natural, effective firestarter

Home If you live in an area with pine trees, you probably have access to pitchwood, one of the most effective waterproof  firestarters ever. Here’s how to find it. Social activities such as cialis cheap fast drinking and smoking are reported to be either showing climaxing too quickly whereas in many this part was totally …

Peter Kummerfeldt: How to use signal mirrors for survival signalling

Home At some point, you may need to attract a rescuer’s attention. It would be in any situation, from being lost in the wilderness to being stuck on a rooftop during a flood. But when people are looking for you, though, you may be an insignificant object in a vast  space. This signal mirror is …

Survival gear review: Solo Stove Titan biomass-fueled

Home Disclaimer: Solo Stove is an affiliate with SurvivalCommonSense.com. Before advertising was accepted, the product underwent rigorous field testing. I was not reimbursed for this review. My Solo Stove has been a constant companion in the backcountry  since I got it last year. But the latest offering from the company, the Titan, may prove to …

Pioneer recipe: Hoe cakes or Johnnycakes How To

Home Talk about a time-tested recipe! Hoe cakes, or Johnnycakes, have been used as trail food for pioneers, Indians, soldiers and anyone who needed to carry food while traveling. by Leon Pantenburg The small cooking campfires created little domes of light and heat in the dusk. All around me, the Civil War re-enactors were cooking …

Review: Lightning-Strike Fire Starter

Home At the time of this publication, Lightning-Strike Fire Starter is not an advertiser with SurvivalCommonSense.com. I was not reimbursed for this review. During a backcountry emergency, you may stake your life on your firemaking tools. Here is a system worth considering. by Leon Pantenburg Click here to buy survival kits As such, there is …

How to: Set a bearing with a magnetic compass

http://www.survivalcommonsense.com A bearing, or sighting, on a compass determines the direction to an object, and/or helps a hiker identify his position in the backcountry.  Here’s how to set one. By Blake Miller Taking a bearing or sighting with a compass is an important skill that can determine direction to an object or Get a foolproof …

Dandelions: The weed you need

http://www.survivalcommonsense.com If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn: Andrew Mason quotes. It seems like common sense to know what common plants are edible and available for the picking. This post from the Survival Mom explains some of the ways the dandelion can be used. Guest post by Donna …

Book review: ‘The Darkness After’ by Scott B. Williams

Home Feeling inundated by the plethoria of  EMP distopia books on the market? Well, take a look at “The Darkness After,” Scott B. Williams’ latest novel.  You might learn something. by Leon Pantenburg I’m all for escapist, easy-to-understand shallow novels. Reading one is my reward when working out on the recumbent bike or elliptical Get …