Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Leon Pantenburg’s Survival Blog and Travel Log, covering tips and techniques for surviving a wilderness emergency or urban disaster.
My waterproof boots get used hard on the Mississippi River, and these Muck Boots Apexes are proving to be up to the task.
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If you could only have one firearm, what would it be? My easy answer: a 12 gauge Remington 870 pump action shotgun. It can handle anything from doves to bears.
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The compass’s red needle always points north. The compass is always right. Until it isn’t. A defective compass can lead you into deep trouble.
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Are you using trekking poles yet when you hike? Wonder if you need to, or if trekking poles are a good safety addition to your gear? These Naturehike® trekking poles could be a valuable addition to your gear.
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“Bushcraft Basics: A Common Sense Wilderness Survival Handbook” has made the top five list of Bushcraftinfo.com’s best bushcraft books. Wow. Thanks, everyone!
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Jean-Canot Stephen Walker, my friend and fellow Quapaw Canoe Company guide, is paddling the length of the Mississippi River this summer in a canoe. He will travel from Lake Itasca, Minnesota, to the Gulf of Mexico.
Follow his adventures here.
Your clothing is your first line of defense against hypothermia or hyperthermia. This Beretta long sleeve shirt may be just what you need when it’s really hot.
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Do you really need a tactical light that is also a spotlight? Well, there are many instances, in wilderness and urban situations, where that is just what you need. Check out this compact, powerful light.
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The Southwestern United States has some magical places that seem almost surreal. This book can help you find some of the best spots.
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Every year about this time the deer hunters are checking and reviewing their gear to decide about possible equipment upgrades.
Here are some items I have tested thoroughly and regularly use, and that I would buy again.