Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Suppose you need to start a fire, it’s been raining, and all the sticks are wet. Here’s how to make dry firestarting materials.
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Many Scouting America councils and camps ban fixed-blade knives. Here’s why they shouldn’t. (And why the well-prepared survivalist/prepper should consider adding a fixed blade to their survival gear.)
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Looking for a traditional, classic knife design made with the best of modern materials? Check out these newcomers.
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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.
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I didn’t need another Bark River Gunny. But I couldn’t pass up this latest addition to the Gunny line.
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Here are some steps to make your child as safe as possible outdoors. The outing preparation should start long before you arrive at the trailhead.
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One thing to consider before investing in a knife is how thick the blade is. Blade thickness directly affects how the knife can be used, and how effective it will be. Here is how to chose the best thickness for your needs.
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More winter storms and blizzards are on the way. Do you need to shovel the snow on your roof?
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Here are some ways to help you deal with this fear of darkness issue before it develops into a survival situation.
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You need several light sources in your survival/emergency gear, IMHO, and one of them should be a reliable headlamp.
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