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

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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Go take a walk – reconnect with nature and yourself

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“I find that the three truly great times for thinking thoughts are when I am standing in the shower, sitting on the john, or walking.  And the greatest, by far, is walking” – Colin Fletcher The Complete Walker.

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Review: Darn Tough® wool socks are durable, quality survival gear

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Wool socks are standard hiking gear for me year round, and good socks are an investment. Here are some socks that will last.

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brick rocket stove, cast iron cooking

Video: New innovations on old rocket stove design

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It is amazing how things can always be upgraded or improved, no matter how simple the design. My old reliable brick rocket stove design has been improved in Indonesia.

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Video and Review: Bark River Mini Aurora Hunter

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Looking for an excellent hunting/bushcraft/backpacking knife? This latest Bark River Mini Aurora Hunter may check all the boxes for you.

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Making the Bark River UP EDC an even better Every Day Carry knife

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Some outdoor gear, by long association, becomes a connection to the past. That is the case with this most recent knife project by Kendall Carpenter.

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Review: Lem’s Boulder Boots | Do you need or want zero-drop barefoot footwear?

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Walking barefoot is a thing. Here are some boots that mimic that feel, without giving up any protection.

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See the slide show video of my 1980 Source-to-Sea Mississippi River canoe voyage

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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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D Day, D Day Omaha Beach

La Pine, Oregon veteran recalls Omaha Beach landing on D Day

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On this 79th anniversary of D Day, I hope to honor my friend, the late Bob Shotwell, by posting his recollections of the D Day amphibious assault.

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Video and review: Bark River Fin and Bone knife belongs in your preparedness gear

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One of the most useful and probably most-used knives is a boning/fillet knife. This latest creation from Bark River Knives is sure to be a winner, and a keeper!

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