Downriver: A Mississippi River Canoe Voyage, Chapter 2
Leon’s 1980 end-to-end voyage of the Mississippi River gets started at Lake Itasca, Minnesota.
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Downriver: A Mississippi River Canoe Journey
Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to travel the Mississippi River like Huckleberry Finn did. In 1980, I canoed from the Mississippi’s headwaters at Lake Itasca, MN to the Gulf of Mexico. This is the story of that journey.
read moreBest outdoor pants? We review the Tru Spec 24-7 Xpedition pants
I wore these Tru Spec 24-7 Xpedition™ pants exclusively on a recent Mississippi River canoe trip, and here is the review and how they worked out.
read moreReview: Muck Boots Apex Mid Zip waterproof boots
My waterproof boots get used hard on the Mississippi River, and these Muck Boots Apexes are proving to be up to the task.
read moreVideo: Bushcraft Basics teaches wilderness skills to help urbanites survive
Can bushcraft skills and techniques be adapted to urban settings? I think so, and that is what my book is all about: “Bushcraft Basics: A Common Sense Wilderness Survival Handbook”.
read moreProven survival gear that works for me| Ole Red, the wool sweater
A story about Ole Red seems like it should be a country song about a faithful dog. My Ole Red is a wool sweater, and it has never let me down.
read moreHow to survive: Choose the best fillet knife for preparing fish
A fillet knife is a specialty tool for filleting fish. Here is how to choose one that will fit your needs.
read moreRain suit or poncho: What is the best rain gear for your outdoor survival needs?
Carrying rain gear should be a no-brainer. But what is the best rain suit? Or, is a rain suit even the best choice for you?
read moreAbout Leon Pantenburg
Leon Pantenburg is a wilderness enthusiast, and doesn’t claim to be a survival expert or expertise as a survivalist. As a newspaperman for four decades, covering search and rescue, sheriffs’ departments and outdoor emergencies, Leon learned many people died unnecessarily or escaped miraculously from outdoor emergency situations when simple, common sense may have changed the outcome. Leon now teaches common sense survival techniques to the average person in order to avert potential disasters.
read moreWhat to look for in hot weather hiking boots
Choosing your hot weather boot is as important as picking heavily-insulated footwear for winter wear. Here are some things to look for in hot weather footwear.
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