Author: Leon

February 2, 2026

Ferro rod won't light a fire? It may not be the tool, but how it's being used. by: Viktor Sterling…

February 2, 2026

Do you really need a tactical light that is also a spotlight? Well, there are many instances, in wilderness and…

January 23, 2026

by Leon Pantenburg An emergency whistle should be part of your survival gear. Here is what you need to look…

January 20, 2026

Here's how to make a high efficiency biomass stove out of concrete blocks. This design can be made from debris…

January 19, 2026

by Aleks Nemtcev Your knife is the one tool that can’t be easily improvised. It carves the stakes for your…

January 16, 2026

An axe could be part of your long-term preparedness gear. But what is the best size? This Hults Bruk Dvardala…

January 9, 2026

When regularly carrying a handgun, there a major consideration: which holster is best? And will it work for you? by Michael…

January 9, 2026

The Scandi knife design goes back about 1,000 years, to a time of square-sailed long ships, round shields and viking…

January 4, 2026

One of the most effective methods of starting a survival fire is also one of the oldest - flint and…

January 3, 2026

Question from Reader: "You've written abut the best survival knife, the best EDC knife, the best hunting knife, fillet, pocket…