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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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12/05/2023

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.

Go take a walk – reconnect with nature and yourself

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11/29/2023

“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.

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

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10/17/2023

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

Video: New innovations on old rocket stove design

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09/23/2023

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.

Video and Review: Bark River Mini Aurora Hunter

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09/12/2023

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

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

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07/27/2023

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.

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

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06/20/2023

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

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

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06/08/2023

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!

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

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06/06/2023

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.

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

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04/17/2023

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!