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Leon Pantenburg’s Survival Blog and Travel Log, covering tips and techniques for surviving a wilderness emergency or urban disaster.

Cowboy hat review: American Hat Makers Montana Straw

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A sun hat is something you don’t want to scrimp on. A broad-brimmed, well-ventilated hat can keep you from getting sunburned. It might keep you from getting sunstroke. This American Hat Makers straw hat might be just what you need!

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Emergency Medical Kits for Your Go-Bag | Jase Medical

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Having a quality medical kit and backup medications is just common sense.

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Eight Essential Survival Tips for Long‑Haul Truck Drivers

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Long‑distance trucking demands stamina, focus, and smart self‑care. Hours of highway monotony, tight delivery windows, and time away from family can wear down even seasoned professionals. By adopting a handful of practical habits, you can protect your health, sharpen alertness, and keep your rig—and career—rolling smoothly.

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Family heirloom WWII German rifle now in museum display

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After some 80 years in family gunsafes, this World War Two German K98 rifle now resides in a WWII display in the Old Court House Museum in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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Three tasty – and easy – recipes for hunting camp cooking

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Try these recipes for excellent, tasty hunting camp cuisine.

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Moraine Lake in Central Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness

10 useful – but cheap – survival gift items for the holiday season

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Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank. You’ve heard this here before: Good equipment doesn’t have to be expensive – it just has to work.

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Afraid of the dark?

Is a headlamp the best survival light ? We review the Pelican 2765 LED Headlight

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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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Review: Bark River 8-inch Mountain Man knife -The Ultimate EDC knife?

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Trade knives sold during the Western fur trade of the early 1800s were user, working tools designed to sell. This mountain man design became a standard. Combined with modern materials, this knife may work for you in your kitchen, camp or outdoor adventure.

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American Hat Company Wide Brim Felt Fedora review

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Everybody needs an attractive, effective, protective hat they can feel comfortable wearing in public. This fedora is a good choice, and it’s stylish too!

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Top Five boots to include in a Get Home bag

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In the unpredictable world we live in, being prepared for urban disasters is a really, really good idea. Today, we’re diving into an essential element of your bug-out (or Get Home) bag – footwear. Specifically, we’ll check out five boots that are not only built for urban survival but can also withstand the challenges of walking 40 miles in the face of a crisis.

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