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Don’t panic | Simple survival tips for using a map and compass

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08/11/2018

It’s really hard to think when there’s this awful, nauseating realization that you may be lost. Suppose you have a map and compass along, and a basic idea of how to use them. But maybe you didn’t think about using the navigation tools until it was too late…

Survival Knives

Review: Bark River Edwin Forrest Bowie knife shows classic utility, design

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07/16/2018

Bowie knives have always been the rage on the American frontier, ever since the 1830s. Today’s Bowies are better than ever and the traditional, proven design, combined with old-time craftsmanship and modern materials creates a new classic.

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Add cut resistant gloves to your hunting/fishing gear

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08/05/2018

Practicing safe knife handling is the best way to avoid cutting yourself. The second best may be to wear a cut resistant glove. Here is how to choose one.

Dry sticks can be found in wet situations if you know where to look.

Five tips for finding dry sticks in wet weather

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08/02/2018

Murphy’s Law states that the more desperately you need a fire, the harder it will be to build one. Find dry stick in the wettest weather.

Urban camouflage: Why you should blend in to walk home after a disaster

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08/13/2018

You’re driving home from work, something “big” just happened and you’re completely stuck in gridlock on the highway. You heard the news – it’s really bad and folks are panicked. But, you’re prepared for this scenario. You abandon your car, grab your Get-Your-Ass-Home backpack out of your trunk and start walking. How do you blend in with all the unprepared people, so you don’t become a target for muggers? Here are some ‘fashion’ tips to get you home safe.

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High blood pressure? Heart issues? Try Kudzu: An edible, plentiful medicinal weed

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08/08/2018

It’s “the weed that ate the south,” but Kudzu is edible and has medicinal value. Here is how to recognize and use Kudzu.

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Video: What to carry in your big game hunting daypack

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08/06/2018

A hunter’s daypack houses a very personal collection of gear designed to keep you safe, dry and warm. It also must contain meat cutting tools and equipment. Here’s what I carry in mine.

Foil wrap campfire cooking | Make easy, tasty meals for outdoor energy

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07/30/2018

What happens if you end up with a campfire, some food, and a piece of aluminum foil – can you combine those to make a tasty meal?

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How to pitch a tarp to survive in heavy winds

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08/02/2018

Winds can rip a tarp to pieces if it isn’t secured correctly. Here’s how to make your survival shelter safe and secure.

Video review: Is the Maxpedition Spartan the best survival wallet?

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08/09/2018

What you have in your pockets may be the only survival gear you have when a disaster hits. Your wallet is part of that survival system, and you need to choose yours with care. Here is a look at the Maxpedition Spartan.

Video: Try these everyday carry wardrobe survival tools

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08/05/2018

What survival tools can you include in your wardrobe to help you get through a emergency or disaster? Here are some suggestions.

Video: Save big bucks with these laundry and dishwasher soap recipes

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07/10/2018

My personal rebellion against high-priced laundry soap has spread to dishwashers. Check out this video and simple, easy recipe that will save you money!

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Crappie are a prolific panfish, widely distributed and fun to catch and eat! (ODFW photo)

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

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06/12/2018

A great comfort food on a cold night, or in camp after a successful day of fishing is chowder. If you can use some of the catch to make dinner that night, that is an added bonus.

La Pine, Oregon veteran recalls Omaha Beach landing on D Day

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06/06/2018

On this 74th anniversary of D Day, I hope to honor my friend, the late Bob Shotwell, by posting his recollections of the D Day amphibious assault.

10 tips for staying cool during a power outage/heat wave emergency

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06/03/2018

An emergency situation caused by a summer storm may be made worse by the hot weather! How will you stay cool during the heat wave/disaster? Here are some tips.

Leon Pantenburg writes a survival skills blog with tips and techniques to help average people survive an unexpected urban or wilderness emergency, using their common sense and emergency preparedness training. Topics include survival knives, survival clothing and camp cooking, making a fire, emergency shelter, hunting and fishing, competent survival skills and survival gear reviews.