Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Take a hard look at the Mora 840 Companion if you’re looking for the best beginner knife.
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More of us will shovel driveways and sidewalks than traverse glaciers and Himalayan trails. These crampons can help you do both safely.
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You have a large reservoir of potable water in your house, just waiting to be tapped. Here’s how to use the reserve stored in the water heater when an emergency happens.
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Just about every survival manual shows how to build a snow cave. But the reality is that most people don’t have the skill, tools or time to effectively use this technique. These young scouts did it and you can, too.
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Here’s a quick and easy method to custom fit a leather sheath to your knife.
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Every part of the cattail plant is edible. But don’t mistake a cattail for a toxic look-alike. Here is how to tell the difference.
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Some of the best items for survival kits are common, easily-found products. One of those is a large metal cup. A tin cup can be used for many things.
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Cutlery goes through fads and fashion cycles just like anything else. Here are a few that need to fade into the sunset.
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The grind, or edge confirmation, of a blade will determine what jobs it does well. Here’s how to choose that best grind for your knife.
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Let this be your mantra: “I will save me. My survival kit won’t save me. My equipment or gear can’t save me.”
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