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Home A plastic kids’ toboggan has many uses in wilderness and survival situations. And they’re easy to find and cheap. Here’s why you might consider one as a piece of survival equipment. by Leon Pantenburg My daughter’s purple plastic toboggan was relegated to the storage shed as she outgrew that aspect of snow sports. But …
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Home I already have too much stuff in my wallet – how do I carry survival gear without making it even thicker? by Leon Pantenburg I got that question a few months back, and I’m with you. My wallet was out of control. It was so thick I couldn’t comfortably sit on it, and I …
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Home It doesn’t matter how you choose a survival knife or how good the steel is, at some point, that knife will get dull. Here’s one method to sharpen a blade. by Leon Pantenburg This Gerber Gator, left of scissors, is undergoing field testing. It must first make it out of the kitchen! cialis generic …
http://www.survivalcommonsense.com Gumbo is on the menu for about 50 Boy Scouts and volunteers today (Jan.4, 2014) as part of the annual Christmas tree recycling fundraiser. It’s 19 degrees outside, and several of us volunteers will be doing all the cooking outdoors. Here’s another addition to your survival kit: a recipe for duck or goose gumbo. …
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Home The weather in Bend, Oregon, where I live, has been beautiful, with highs in the mid-50s and sunshine. But for those of you in the colder areas, here are some survival tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. by Leon Pantenburg Cold weather and storms are battering much of the country. How will you …
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Home Some of the most useful camping, survival and meat-cutting knives don’t come with sheaths. Here’s how to make a quick, safe edge guard/sheath out of a cardboard roll and duct tape. This butcher knife is one of a dozen I bought for $2 each. The sheath came from a barrel full of knife items …
http://www.survivalcommonsense.com Everybody should have a good survival/hunting knife. The Fox River, made by Bark River knives, might be a good choice for you. by Leon Pantenburg I have a weakness for custom knives, which is totally out of proportion with my ability to buy them. So while I have several C.T. Fischer custom knives, I’m …
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Home It seems like everybody has some sort of prescription medication. Most of them come in plastic bottles with seal-able caps. Here are some ways to make the best use of this underused resource. by Leon Pantenburg I never gave much thought to plastic prescription bottles until I was put on medications after open heart …
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Home Can you easily access your matches if you need to start a survival fire? Check out these different kinds or match containers before choosing. by Leon Pantenburg Here’s very possible survival scenario from where I live in Central Oregon. An emergency campfire may be the key to surviving an unexpected dip in an icy …
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Home Hardtack has been an emergency ration since time immemorial. Here’s a look at pilot bread, a modern day version of hardtack and why you should consider including it in your survival gear. by Leon Pantenburg I’ve carried and eaten hardtack since my time in the Confederate infantry, and baking it is another history-related activity …
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