Insect repellent clothing: We review the Hook and Tackle Bug-X shirt

Mosquitoes and other biting insects can make being outdoors miserable. Here’s a product that may help you deal with them. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. As of publication,  Hook and Tackle has no sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. Hook and Tackle supplied the shirt for testing. There weren’t supposed to …

Deal with mosquitoes while camping: We review the Hook and Tackle Bug-X shirt

Mosquitoes and other biting insects can make being outdoors miserable. Here’s a product that may help you deal with them. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. As of publication,  Hook and Tackle has no sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. Hook and Tackle supplied the shirt for testing. There weren’t supposed to …

Deal with mosquitoes while camping: We review the Hook and Tackle Bug-X shirt

Mosquitoes and other biting insects can make being outdoors miserable. Here’s a product that may help you deal with them. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. As of publication,  Hook and Tackle has no sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. Hook and Tackle supplied the shirt for testing. There weren’t supposed to …

What’s the best backpack? Take a look at the Thule Capstone 50

I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication, Thule had no sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. Thule supplied the backpack for review. All I ever promise is a fair test and review. Your backpack can make or break your wilderness experience. Choose a good one. This Thule might be a …

What’s the best backpack? Take a look at the Thule Capstone 50

I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication, Thule had no sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. Thule supplied the backpack for review. All I ever promise is a fair test and review. Your backpack can make or break your wilderness experience. Choose a good one. This Thule might be a …

John Wayne graffiti? We (might have) found evidence of the Duke in the wilderness

Did John Wayne leave his mark in the Central Oregon wilderness? Maybe – check out what I found! by Leon Pantenburg My hometown of Bend, Oregon is popular for virtually anything related to the outdoors, and is a popular setting for filming movies. This little valley is one of my favorite dayhike areas. Mediterranean diet …

Best survival knife? New materials, old designs combine in this classic cutlery

Looking for a traditional, classic knife design made with the best of modern materials? Check out these newcomers. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. KnivesShipFree,com is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor and loaned me several of the knives mentioned, and they will be returned when I’m done testing them. The other knives …

Review: The Lon Humphrey Sterling may be the traditional knife for modern uses

The best survival knife is one you enjoy carrying, because you’ll have it along when it’s needed. The new Sterling from Lon Humphrey Custom Knives is affordable, good looking and really useful, and may be what you’re looking for. by Leon Pantenburg I bought this knife, and was not paid to do this review. KnivesShipFree …

Review: The Lon Humphrey Sterling may be the traditional knife for modern uses

The best survival knife is one you enjoy carrying, because you’ll have it along when it’s needed. The new Sterling from Lon Humphrey Custom Knives is affordable, good looking and really useful, and may be what you’re looking for. by Leon Pantenburg I bought this knife, and was not paid to do this review. KnivesShipFree …

Knife Review and Video: C.T. Fischer Four-Inch Bushcraft knife

There are knives you need and knives you want. My latest four-inch bushcraft knife acquisition from C.T. Fischer fits both categories!  by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: C.T. Fischer knives were advertised on this website, after the products first passed a rigorous testing process. The following review is my opinion and had no prior input, feedback or …