Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
A deer hunter’s daypack houses a very personal collection of gear designed to keep you safe, dry and warm under a variety of really different environments. It also must contain meat cutting tools and equipment. Here’s what works for me.
read moreif I only had one pair of boots to wear for everything, the choice would be simple: sturdy, ankle-high, non-insulated hikers with a fairly aggressive tread pattern on the sole. Like these Irish Setter Pinnacles.
read moreWant a totally unique eco-vacation, but one that is affordable and nearby? Want to learn basic wilderness survival skills while canoeing on America’s largest river, through some 300 miles of wilderness? Big River Wild Adventures combines wilderness, canoe cruising and learning.
read moreThe best endorsement of a product is to use it continually and take its reliability for granted. These Timberland® Earthkeeper boots fit that description and they have been through the ringer.
read moreAre 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.
read moreGood outdoor gear is an investment. Inadequate outdoor gear is a waste of money and could be potentially dangerous. These Muck Boots® are a great investment for anybody who needs footwear for damp, wet environments.
read moreOne of the most effective methods of starting a survival fire is also one of the oldest – flint and steel. Here is why you should consider adding a F&S kit to your survival gear.
read moreWhile planning your hike, look at the topo map and check out the creeks and river crossings. Stream crossings can be dangerous.
read moreTasty food has an incredible impact on morale. My dad told this story from World War II, where he joined a Louisiana family for a Sunday chicken dinner.
read moreThe Natives viewed clams as a food source. Today, some people still harvest clams, but for different uses. Along the Mississippi, clams were the basis for a thriving pearl button industry.
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