Ten top do-it-yourself Fathers Day gifts for outdoorsmen for under $10

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Buy bullion online: JM Bullion is new SurvivalCommon Sense.com sponsor

Home Investing in precious metals is not one of my areas of expertise. Subsequently, I made several inquiries and did a lot of research before partnering with JM Bullion as a sponsor. by Leon Pantenburg I wouldn’t invest in anything until you have checked out the product. Beware of anything that hints of getting rich …

How to survive: Choose the best fillet knife for preparing fish

Home A fillet knife is a specialty tool for filleting fish. Here is how to choose one that will fit your needs. by Leon Pantenburg After a few weeks on the Mississippi River, my gear was pared and refined for lean, efficient cruising. (To read the story of my end-to-end Mississippi River canoe trip, click …

Recipe video: Cook salmon by a fire pit in the traditional Indian way

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Survival gear: LifeStraw water filter review from SHTF blog

Home I’m a fan of the Life Straw water filter, and tested it extensively last summer on a backpacking trip. My friend Bob, “Jarhead Survivor” of the excellent SHTF blog,  recently checked the product out and here is what he discovered. – Leon   Well, I finally got a chance to try out the LifeStraw …

How to: Baton firewood with a butter knife

Home Most survival knife reviews at some point show the blade being pounded – or batoned -through a block of firewood. But batoning is not a big deal if you use the right technique.  This method is so simple technique, you can baton firewood with a butter knife. by Leon Pantenburg Click here to buy …

Be rattlesnake safe, but don’t let them keep you out of the woods

Home I learned to respect poisonous snakes when I lived in Mississippi and hunted the swamps and bayous. I’ve seen some big rattlers and cottonmouths, but never came close to getting bit. Navigation expert Blake Miller posted this information on his website, and it contains some good info. –  Leon As warm weather returns, the …

Review: Coleman 2-Burner Dual Fuel Powerhouse Liquid Fuel Stove

Home I got my dual-fuel stove about 12 years ago, and have used it extensively. It’s one of those pieces of camping/preparedness gear I wouldn’t want to get along without. by Leon Pantenburg I entered the recipe contest at Crappie World Magazine for the fun of it, and the chance to win a new Coleman …

Recipe: Crappie chowder, a tasty way to cook panfish with storage foods

Home   The idea for this recipe came after successful day fishing at Prineville (Oregon) Reservoir. I borrowed some ideas from different sources, tweaked ingredients and the concoction became a hit among my fishing friends. The recipe was entered in the summer, 2001 “Crappie World” magazine recipe contest, and won first prize. by Leon Pantenburg …

Freeze dried pineapple dices: Five ways to use my newest favorite storage food

Home Using your storage food is a good idea. Get creative to find new ways to include it in your diet. by Leon Pantenburg I don’t begrudge my investment in freeze dried, dehydrated and other storage foods. I look upon it as an insurance policy that will hopefully never be used. This oatmeal recipe includes …