Leon’s View – Survival Common Sense Blog

What makes a good hunting rifle? Here are 10 tips to help make your best choice

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10/03/2024

Every hunter probably has an opinion on what makes the best hunting rifle. This discussion should take place around a campfire! In the “for what it’s worth” category, here are ten things I look for in a hunting rifle.

Prepare, practice these tips to keep kids safe outdoors

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05/29/2024

Here are some steps to make your child as safe as possible outdoors. The outing preparation should start long before you arrive at the trailhead.

Top Five boots to include in a Get Home bag

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03/04/2024

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.

Video: Don’t waste time sitting in gridlock traffic – learn how to play a harmonica

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02/15/2024

Does your daily work commute involve sitting in traffic with the other commuters? Here is a way to make use of that time.

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.

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.