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Shutting down your house’s gas, electricity and water mains is not something you want to learn under duress. But it’s knowledge that can come in really handy. If you don’t know how, here are some instructions! My backyard when a sprinkler pipe burst at -5 degrees. Learning how to shut off the utilities is a …
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You have a large reservoir of potable water in your house, just waiting to be tapped. Here’s how to use the reserve stored in the water heater when an emergency happens. by Leon Pantenburg The disaster that hit closest to home to me was Hurricane Katrina. My relatives live in Mississippi, but even being a …
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When it comes to survival gear, I like equipment that has been military-approved. That’s why I was interested in testing and reviewing the Fallkniven F1 survival knife. by Leon Pantenburg Since 1995, the Fallkniven F1 has been the official survival knife for Swedish Air Force pilots. The Fallkniven F1 is an minimalist survival knife used …
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How important is a container that can keep things hot or cold? It could be a lifesaver to someone on the verge of hypothermia or heat stroke. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. At the time of publication, Thermos has no advertising relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com. This Thermos was tested overnight, …
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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 grew …
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Massive solar flares have destroyed power, communication and transportation grids. Anarchy and violence prevail. Lawlessness is common. Welcome to the new normal. by Leon Pantenburg In this sequel to The Pulse, Artie Drager and his daughter Casey reunite to fight and survive among a small group of friends. After escaping the chaos of New Orleans, …
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One reader wondered why hot, tasty food is categorized as a survival item on SurvivalCommonSense.com, and why I claim recipes are a survival tool. Well – that’s a really good question! So here is a story from World War II about food and its affect on morale. American tank at Bastogne. (US Army photo) Sildenafil in might …
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On Veterans Day, 2014, we salute all service members by reposting one of our more popular stories about World War II. “I like the WWII story. I remember Dad saying: “ They served us pork chops umpteen days in a row…but I still like pork chops…” Dad, at home on leave, before shipping out to Europe …
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Thank you Veterans! I met World War II Marine Tom Teela, of La Pine, OR, while interviewing his grandson, Kyle Thompson. Thompson, a combat-wounded Marine, who had just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. On Veterans Day, 2014, we are pleased and honored to post Tom Teela’s story of war in the Pacific. …
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Currently, the rage among some survival schools is the Mora, a small, inexpensive Scandinavian-style sheath knife with a four-inch blade and a large, easy-to-hold handle. The Cold Steel SRK (top) and the J. Martinni Mora-style knives are good choices for all around use. Combined with a Swiss Army Classic, they can provide a good survival tool …
