Home By Request – here is a re-post of a very popular campfire cooking story. Sourdough is the original yeast-raised bread. Here is how you can make your own unique sourdough starter. by Leon Pantenburg Commercial yeast is a relatively new idea. But sourdough has been around ever since somebody figured out that raised bread …
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Learn these three knots for emergency tarp shelter building
Home Pitching a tarp shelter is a basic wilderness survival skill. Navigation expert Blake Miller explains some of the knots that can be used to make constructing a tarp shelter quick and easy. by Blake Miller I have been going through recommended day pack gear lists several respected backcountry writers and field experienced trainers have …
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Gear review: Wiggy’s Thule sleeping bag
Home I bought this bag several years ago, and received no compensation for writing this review. At the time of publication, Wiggy’s is not an advertiser on SurvivalCommonSense.com. A reliable sleeping bag is a survival tool, and a faulty one can be dangerous. Here’s what I learned about Wiggy’s sleeping bags. by Leon Pantenburg My …
The Waco Siege: A Very Disturbing Part of American History
Home Every year, on the anniversary of the Waco seige, I re-post this. It has been said that without Waco, there wouldn’t have been the Oklahoma City Bombing. Ever since the Waco siege ended in 1993, I have wanted to visit the site. Over Christmas break, 2010, I got the chance. The 50-day siege of …
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Readers ‘ comments: Bear Grylls survival knife, cope with rain while camping, fire ignition systems, trash bag shelters, car survival kits
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How to cope with the precipitation: Ten tips for comfortable camping in the rain
Home My through hike on the John Muir Trail had turned into a soggy slog. It rained for nine consecutive days and nights. Every morning I had to pack up wet, and then hope there would be some sunshine later on in the day to dry things out. Check out this survival LED light for …
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Top 50 things to disappear from store shelves during an emergency
Home Go grocery shopping on Sunday night, after the weekend rushes, and you’ll notice immediately that many items are low. Go to a store just prior to a storm, and you’ll see packed checkout lanes, frantic shoppers and confusion. Since most stores only have about three-to-four days – tops – inventory, you can see the …
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Recipe: Squirrel and rabbit jambalaya
Home There are several dishes I like to make lots of, so I can freeze some for lunch. Jambalaya, chili, red beans and rice, lentil soup with brown rice and venison stew are some of my favorites, and jambalaya always makes for a tasty, healthy lunch. by Leon Pantenburg Buy a custom antler ferrocerium rod. …
Worth reading: John Ransom’s Andersonville Diary provides survival guide
Home What does it take to survive? What are the rules of survival in an emergency situation or disaster? Most experts agree that the psychological aspect is more important than anything else. Here are some thoughts from a Civil War survival expert. by Leon Pantenburg Andersonville was one of many horrific Civil War prisons. Neogra …
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Survive this: Make a Garbage Bag Shelter Part of Your Survival Kit
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