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Here is my go-to firemaking method for survival situations and how to use it. by Leon Pantenburg It has been over 15 years since I started any wilderness campfire using any ignition method other than flint and steel. Part of the reason is to keep my survival skills polished, and the other is that flint …
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A perennial reader favorite every fall is the update on the best hunting knives for deer. Here are some blades worth checking out. by Leon Pantenburg We’re not looking for the best survival knife or the best bushcraft blade here, but rather a cutlery tool that can do the job of gutting, skinning and quartering …
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Gardening can be hard work. Here’s some edibles that grow wild – and free. by Leon Pantenburg Who doesn’t want free food? If you know what you’re doing, you’ll find all sorts of goodies to supplement your diet. If you know what you’re doing. Take cattails, for example. All parts are edible, and the plant …
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If nobody knows you’ve gone, or where to look, or when you’re expected back, it could be a long wait to be rescued! by Leon Pantenburg A detailed note, left behind before any outing, should be Standard Operating Procedure. The note could end up being a lifesaver. A memo book could be one of your most …
A recent post “Survive this: Six maps you should have for urban disaster evacuations” was very popular. Here’s four more maps. by Leon Pantenburg Last week, we published a story on six basic maps to have when planning an urban evacuation. Apparently, a lot of you were interested – the post went viral, and got …
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You can skin and field dress squirrels, rabbits, upland game and smaller animals with many different styles of knives. Here’s how to pick one that can do the job, without breaking the budget. by Leon Pantenburg Harvest a limit of squirrels, rabbits or upland game, and you’ll soon learn what knife works best for field …
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The frontiersmen, longhunters and settlers who relied on a flintlock rifle, shotgun or pistol knew how to start a fire with the firearm. Here’ one way to do it. by Leon Pantenburg A died-in-the-wool history nerd and old time equipment fanatic like me is always checking out new old gear, and trying to figure out …
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What kind of maps do you need to function in urban and/or wilderness situations? What happens during a disaster where you are forced to evacuate and need to travel by road, then go off road and finally cross country? by Leon Pantenburg I never go anywhere off the pavement without a compass and topographic map …
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Here’s a solid shoe designed for the canoeist, kayaker or anyone who does a lot of water activities, and who might need to portage heavy gear over muddy trails. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to write this review, and at the time of publication Merrell has no sponsorship relationship with Survivalcommonsense.com. If you …
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Love your Mora™ knife, but want something tougher? Check out the Battle Horse Knives™ Feather Stick™. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication Battle Horse Knives™ had no sponsorship relationship with Survivalcommonsense.com.™ Nobody appreciates the Mora-style knife more than me. (Mora™ is a brand, virtually …
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