Stay hydrated! Use this simple system to assure you always have water with you...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYCVu_2Nl4c
Some urban areas are drier than the Sahara when it comes to finding safe drinking water.
by Leon Pantenburg
Staying hydrated is not an option. Anywhere, any time, you must drink or die. Dehydration can hit...
Nine tips for fitting your hiking boots for long term comfort – Survival Common...
Sore feet means hiking or backpacking won’t be fun. Here are some tips for making sure your boots fit correctly before you leave the trailhead.
by Leon Pantenburg
There are many reasons why your feet get...
Gore-Tex® boot liners and how I use them – Survival Common Sense Blog
Editor’s note: I don’t like boots with waterproof/breathable liners in hiking boots or trekkers. In the interest of fair and balanced reporting, I asked a very experienced outdoorsman what he thought of those liners.
Robert...
Don’t forget! Download this printable hiking checklist – Survival Common Sense Blog
You want to carry everything you need on your hike. But you don’t want to take anything that is unnecessary.
Hikes vary from the extremes of a short walk in the park, to a months-long,...
Review: Opinel #10, an excellent inexpensive folding knife – Survival Common Sense Blog
An Opinel can be an inexpensive beginner’s folding knife or a hard-working tool for experts.
by Leon Pantenburg
Disclaimer: I bought these knives to use. There is no commercial or affiliate relationship with Opinel at the...
Add cut resistant gloves to your hunting/fishing gear – Survival Common Sense Blog
The best way to avoid cutting yourself is to practice safe knife handling techniques. The second best idea may be to wear a cut resistant glove.
by Leon Pantenburg
It was a bad ending to a...
Tips to survive a blizzard overnight in a stranded car – Survival Common Sense...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NUVGMLg6Xw
My friend, Lisa Bedford the Survival Mom, has some excellent advice for folks who end up traveling in the horrible winter storm conditions.
by Lisa Bedford
Have you heard about that awful traffic jam in Virginia?...
Camp inside to survive power outages during winter storms – Survival Common Sense Blog
Use your camping gear and skills to survive inside your house during winter storms.
Survival expert and author Jim Cobb posted this as we were hearing about Texans struggling with single digit temperatures and no...
Rocky Rebounds | Important footwear for hard work – Survival Common Sense Blog
Work boots don’t have much glamour associated with them. They probably need an image upgrade. But if you have a job to do, you need footwear that can work as hard as you do....
Five tips for choosing the right socks for outdoor wear – Survival Common Sense...
Socks are often an afterthought. But really, your sock choices can determine how warm or cool your feet stay, the walking comfort of your footwear, if you develop develop blisters or (in extreme cases)...