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Leon Pantenburg
Video: Survival lessons from the 1845 Meek’s Cutoff Wagon Trail through the Oregon desert
February 28, 2026
One of the most desperate survival tales associated with the westward expansion was about a lost wagon train in 1845…
Five reasons to use a survival knife lanyard
January 1, 2026
Ever wonder what to do with that hole in the knife handle? It can be an important safety feature. Here's…
Video: How to tie three basic knots for emergency tarp shelter construction
November 28, 2025
Three knots: the timber hitch, trucker's hitch and bowline, are generally all you need to quickly set up a tarp…
Review: Best everyday carry knife? We check out the L.T. Wright ‘Next Gen’
August 30, 2024
The best everyday carry knife is easy and convenient to take along. The "Next Gen" could be what you're looking…
Survival fishing video: How to bait a hook with chicken liver
July 18, 2024
One of the most effective baits for catfish is chicken liver. Here is one method for keeping it on the…
How to: Baton firewood with a butter knife
July 18, 2024
Most survival knife reviews at some point show the blade being pounded - or batoned -through a block of firewood.…
Video: Dryer lint as wilderness survival firestarter? No way!
March 31, 2024
You stake your life on your firemaking kit components. My recommendation is to substitute cotton balls in any application you…
Survival fishing: How to make a trotline from paracord
March 29, 2024
Time is precious during an emergency. If you can make a fish trap or run a trot line, these can…
Best bushcraft knife? I like the Bark River Aurora
September 5, 2023
If you're searching for a survival and/or bushcraft knife, here's some things to look for. I checked out the Bark…
Ten year review: The Leatherman WAVE multi-tool should be in your survival gear
October 15, 2022
When I find a piece of equipment that works well for me, I hang on to it and use it…
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