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Review: Bravo machete – best brush chopper on the market?

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10/16/2018

I like machetes, carry one in my car survival kit, and use them a lot. If you are looking for a solid blade that won’t let you down, then you need to take a hard look at the Bark River Machete.

Survival Knives

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Five knife fads and fashions that need to go away

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10/17/2018

Cutlery goes through fads and fashion cycles just like anything else. Here are a few that need to fade into the sunset.

Antique German shotgun provides touchstone to WWII history

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10/09/2018

My dad’s shotgun was a handmade drilling he brought home from Germany in World War II. It’s my personal connection with the last days of the war in Europe.

Modify Zippo lighter for survival fire making

Five tips to modify a Zippo lighter for survival fire making

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10/20/2018

Modify a Zippo lighter to be a more reliable source of fire in your survival kit. Learn why a Zippo is better than matches and a Bic lighter when needing to start a fire in an emergency. Pimp your Zippo to up your survival game.

Merrell Moab Vent 2, Merrell shoes, best walking shoe, best hiking shoe

Review: Merrell Moab 2 Vent may be the best hiking shoe

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10/08/2018

There is no “best” walking/hiking shoe. But the Merrell Moab Vent 2™ comes really close, and I’ll be ordering a third pair soon.

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How to find the North Star

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10/17/2018

The North Star is a beacon that can be used to guide people in the backcountry. Here is how to find it, and use the star to stay found.

Best cold weather sleeping bag? Gear review: Wiggy’s Thule

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10/10/2018

A reliable sleeping bag is a vital survival tool, and a faulty one can be dangerous. Here’s what I learned about Wiggy’s sleeping bags..

Make gluten free corn cakes from storage foods

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10/18/2018

I’ve been cutting back on eating wheat. But it is challenging to replace favorite foods that are wheat based. Here’s one for the recipe file.

10 tips for warm sleeping in cold weather camping

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10/11/2018

Nothing is more miserable that a night spent shivering from the cold or where you just can’t stay comfortably warm. Here are 10 tips for staying warm and getting a good night’s sleep.

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Video: Hemphill Gator Breaker Bowie is a practical user knife

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09/04/2018

Why would anyone need a Bowie knife? Well, the craftsmanship and sound design of this Jesse Hemphill Bowie makes it worthy of consideration.

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.

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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.