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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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Suppose you need to start a fire, it’s been raining, and all the sticks are wet. Here’s how to make dry firestarting materials. by Leon Pantenburg It had rained hard all afternoon. I was in my tent, field testing a sleeping bag, when I was awakened by the rain stopping. The rain was part of …
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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. We know that sex is one of the most talked about topics, even in conservative buy tadalafil australia communities of Asia. Group activities, along with the professional …
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What skills do you need to survive a disaster or emergency situation? Well, some of that depends on the nature of the situation. Here are 10 essential long term survival skills. by Leon Pantenburg Probably the most-asked question about wilderness survival and preparedness is: “Where do I start?” and/or “What are the most important skills …
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Most firemaking lessons stop with the initial ignition. But that first flame won’t last long if you don’t have dry sticks to feed the fire. Here’s how to find them. by Leon Pantenburg It was dawn, the temps had plunged to 19 degrees during the night and we were on a Boy Scout Wilderness Survival …
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Everyone, IMHO, ought to have a biomass stove in their survival/emergency gear. The Wood Mite Stove may be what you’re looking for. by Leon Pantenburg Wood Mite supplied this stove for a review. I was not paid to write this, and all I guarantee on any review of any product is a fair shake. At …
A good, reliable firestarting product just got better – and smaller. by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: Lightning-Strike firestarters are a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor. Before advertising was accepted, the products were extensively field tested and reviewed. I won’t help someone sell a product I wouldn’t use myself. I don’t have much use for firemaking gadgets, and no patience …
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An often overlooked part of a survival blade is the back, or spine. With the proper grind, the back can provide an edge that saves the razor edge for other uses. by Leon Pantenburg It’s easy to ignore the dull part of the knife blade. But the spine, ground correctly, can becomes another useful part …
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Some of the most valuable survival tools are simple, useful methods of doing everyday tasks. Here’s a simple way to cook over a campfire when you don’t have a grill or some sort of pot holder. When it comes to cooking during a survival situation, you may only have a metal pot or cast iron …
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Initial ignition can be relatively easy. But how do you get from light to a hot enough flame to ignite small twigs or sticks? Here’s a multi-use item that can bridge the gap. by Leon Pantenburg Gathering the materials and making a tinder bundle or nest is a traditional – and critical – part of …
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