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The L.T. Wright Next Gen (top) and Rouge River are great user knives.

How to: Baton firewood with a butter knife

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11/23/2023

Most survival knife reviews at some point show the blade being pounded – or batoned -through a block of firewood. But batoning is not a big deal if you use the right technique. This method is so simple you can baton firewood with a butter knife.

A much younger Leon at a silver mine in the Beartooth Mountains in Montana.

My 1976 John Muir Trail Journal

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11/10/2023

…even the lousy weather can’t change the beauty of this mountain range. It’s all worth it, when I come over a ridge and can look at all the trees and mountains. The mountains are so beautiful in the mornings, I usually get up early just to watch the sunrise. The air is usually pine-scented. Walking through the forest is like walking through a cathedral. Underfoot, there is a thick carpet of pine needles, which muffles my foot steps. I have walked right up on several herds of deer, just because I was so quiet. I’m really glad to be out here.

Happy Birthday Survival Common Sense: Why I started a survival blog that has lasted 14 years

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10/31/2023

In the wilderness survival industry the average lifespan of a website is about 18 months. Survival Common Sense has been around for 14 years in October. Here is the “why” of that continued success.

Video: Fight the heat and stay hydrated with this Water-to-Go™ filter bottle

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09/25/2023

Staying hydrated is not optional. You drink or you die. This water bottle/filter system may be what you need, and it helps cut down on single-use plastic bottles.

Build a brick rocket stove for emergency water purification

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09/19/2023

During an emergency – think tornado, hurricane, flood etc – there will probably be lots of building debris all over. And one priority in that situation is going to be finding drinking water. The best, quickest way to purify questionable water is probably by boiling. This stove can be built with bricks and stoked with wooden biomass from a demolished…

Video adventure in the Oregon backcountry: Visit Pete French’s round barn

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09/01/2023

The historic Round Barn in the Oregon backcountry is well worth the drive to go see it.

Review: Bark River Mini Kephart – A do-it-all knife

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08/29/2023

The Kephart may be the best do-it-all knife design. Bark River’s Mini Kephart may be what the backpacker, or everyday user needs.

I made this knife and cardboard sheath 40-some years ago. The blade is quite usable and the sheath still does its job quite well! It doesn't work all that well for small game cleaning.

Choose the right knife for small game hunting

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08/28/2023

You can skin and field dress squirrels, rabbits, upland game and smaller animals with many different styles of knives. Here’s how to pick one that can do the job well for you, while not breaking the budget.

Knife review: The Benchmade Griptilian is Benchmade’s rock star

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08/26/2023

Looking for a reliable lock blade folding knife? Take a look at this one.

Review: Bark River Water Moccasin – A multi-task performer

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08/16/2023

A useful knife is useful in a variety of situations. If the knife can handle cooking chores, it may do fine when used outside. So the Bark River Water Moccasin should be on your radar if you’re looking for a knife that does a lot of things well.