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Modify Zippo lighter for survival fire making

Five tips to modify a Zippo lighter for survival fire making

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07/01/2018

Modify a Zippo lighter to be a more reliable source of fire in your survival kit. Learn why a Zippo is better than matches and a Bic lighter when needing to start a fire in an emergency. Pimp your Zippo to up your survival game.

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Five tips for setting tarps for emergency shelter

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07/01/2018

Tarp shelters can make a rainy campout much more bearable. In some emergencies, a tarp might save your life, Here are a few tips for making your tarp shelter more secure.

Make room in your wallet for survival gear

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06/29/2018

How do you add survival gear to an already overflowing wallet? Do you need to invest in a new one? Before you buy anything, put your current wallet on a reduction plan.

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.

Hunting photos should tell the whole story.

10 tips for taking better hunting photos

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05/14/2018

That once in a lifetime photo of your trophy didn’t quite turn out like you planned? Here are some tips to help capture that elusive moment.

Freezing fog and low visibility add to already hazardous driving conditions.

10 essential survival skills you need to know

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04/22/2018

Probably the most-asked question about wilderness survival and preparedness is: “Where do I start?” and/or “What are the most important skills I need to learn?”

This spoon fishing lure was made from a common kitchen spoon. It works very well! (Pantenburg photo)

Make a fishing lure from a kitchen spoon

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04/22/2018

One of the most useful, and effective fishing lures is the common spoon. Here’s how to make a good one, for pennies, from recycled materials.

Three never fail Dutch oven recipes for campfire cooking

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04/04/2018

New to Dutch oven cooking? These recipes are (virtually) foolproof. Learn how to wow your camping crowd with breakfast, dinner and dessert.

Any of these lightweight saws are a better choice than a saw blade spine.

Peter Kummerfeldt: How to choose the best saw for a survival kit

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04/01/2018

Saw or axe? Here’s some advice from a long-time survival expert.