Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
The best everyday carry knife is easy and convenient to take along. The “Next Gen” could be what you’re looking for.
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One of the most effective baits for catfish is chicken liver. Here is one method for keeping it on the hook.
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Most survival knife reviews at some point show the blade being pounded – or batoned -through a block of firewood. But batoning is not a big deal if you use the right technique. This method is so simple you can baton firewood with a butter knife.
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You stake your life on your firemaking kit components. My recommendation is to substitute cotton balls in any application you might be using dryer lint.
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Time is precious during an emergency. If you can make a fish trap or run a trot line, these can gather food, even while you’re doing something else.
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One of the most desperate survival tales associated with the westward expansion was about a lost wagon train in 1845 in the Oregon desert. Here’s what I found when I went searching.
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If you’re searching for a survival and/or bushcraft knife, here’s some things to look for. I checked out the Bark River Aurora in 2014, and I am still impressed.
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The outdoor adventure of my life was canoeing the entire length of the Mississippi River. I started on June 7, 1980. As requested, here are a few more images!
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When I find a piece of equipment that works well for me, I hang on to it and use it extensively. About ten or fifteen years ago, I got a Leatherman Wave multi-tool for Christmas, and I’m not looking for a replacement.
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“Bushcraft Basics: A Common Sense Wilderness Survival Handbook” has made the top five list of Bushcraftinfo.com’s best bushcraft books. Wow. Thanks, everyone!
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