Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Will reloading ammunition help you save money? In my case, that’s debatable! But here is why I reload my own.
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I can quit acquiring and accumulating knives whenever I want. Really. But show me a historic design, made with modern materials, and I teeter on the edge of getting yet another knife I don’t need. The Bark River V-44 did that to me. Here’s what I found out about this classic Bowie knife.
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“I don’t want to carry a handgun, it’s unnecessary extra weight and all I really need is my rifle,” is something that a lot of hunters say. But a handgun may be a vital piece of gear. Here are some reasons why.
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There are incredibly-effective fire making survival tools on the market. So why invest the time in learning the old-time methods? There are several good reasons why.
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My friend, Lisa Bedford the Survival Mom, has some excellent advice for folks who end up stranded overnight in their car under horrible winter storm conditions.
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Bushcrafting is a rewarding skill that can teach you much about nature, survival, and self-reliance. Learn to use your tools like a pro – you will put yourself in a much stronger position to survive in the wild, and also build an even deeper connection with all the natural things around you. Start with the basics, keep practicing, and do not be afraid to make mistakes!
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Gordon Dedman is Alone Australia’s bushcraft consultant. IMHO, his recommended list of survival items is spot on.
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A new display at the Old Court House Museum features a limited edition print of legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh’s airplane the “Spirit of Saint Louis.”.
What kind of maps do you need to function in urban and/or wilderness situations? What happens during a disaster where you are forced to evacuate and need to travel by road, then go off road and finally cross country? You better know where you’re going!
More winter storms and blizzards are on the way. Do you need to shovel the snow on your roof?
Leon Pantenburg writes a survival skills blog with tips and techniques to help typical folks 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.
