Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
If you are in an area with pine trees, you can probably find pitchwood, one of the most effective waterproof firestarters ever.
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Everybody needs a .22 rifle in their survival firearms battery. Some 50 years ago I bought a Ruger 10/22, and I still think it is the best choice for a .22 rifle. Here is why.
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How do you keep your tent from blowing down in heavy winds, when you’re on top of deep snow or in deep, loose sand? This simple technique works really, really well.
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Setting up for the night, or making an emergency camp in the wilderness? Here are some things to think about before you camp anywhere.
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What happens if you end up with a campfire, some food, and a piece of aluminum foil – can you combine those to make a tasty meal?
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Don’t like venison because it tastes gamey or musky? Solve these problems and enjoy the feast.
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Where’s the bathroom? Where will you do Number Two? If you’re camping, or setting up a campsite, one of the first and most important tasks is to set up the latrine.
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If the powergrid goes down, your propane, charcoal or gas stove will work great as long as you have fuel. But a biomass stove never runs out of fuel. Here’s a good choice.
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Can’t wear wool because it makes you itch? Here are some things to consider before you give up on the natural fiber.
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A fillet knife may end up being the most useful blade you have. Here’s a new version of an already great piece of cutlery.
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