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10 things to pack in your vehicle for emergency evacuations

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09/12/2018

Hurricanes in the Gulf and along the Atlantic coast of Florida proved that most people forced to evacuate were woefully unprepared. Here are some items to take if you ever have to evacuate your home.

Survival Knives

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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.

Ten top field tested knives for deer hunters

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08/29/2018

The best knife for deer hunting must be able to handle several tasks, including gutting, skinning and quartering the carcass. Here is what to look for.

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Pimp your Bic for survival use | video

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08/24/2018

There is no single method or technique for survival fire starting that works 100 percent of the time. That said, I carry a mini Bic butane lighter in my pants pocket, my coat pocket and in my pack whenever I go out. Here is what you can do to improve this product for survival use.

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

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09/12/2018

You’re driving home from work, something “big” just happened and you’re completely stuck in gridlock on the highway. 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.

A single candle may provide enough lighting in some power outage situations. Check out thrift stores and garage sales for good deals. (Pantenburg photo)

Don’t be left in the dark – prepare for power outages now!

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09/12/2018

What steps for emergency lighting should you take to make sure you don’t end up sitting in the dark?

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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: Hemphill Gator Breaker Bowie is a practical user knife

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.