Emergency preparedness is an important thing, regardless of where you live. Outdoor survival is particularly important if you are someone that spends time camping or exploring in settings removed from
Continue readingFire is high on the list of survival priorities, second only to shelter. If you’re caught outdoors in bad weather you need to get a fire going to help you keep your core temperature up. In any long-term
Continue readingWhile similar in use, the Jetboil Zip and the Jetboil Flash have their fair share of differences. Depending upon whether you’re backpacking alone or with a group, as a minimalist or a baroque, you’ll
Continue readingThere’s an old saying along the lines of if the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. There’s no such thing as a tool that’s suited for every task you’ll encounter in
Continue readingThere are as many reasons for carrying a knife every day as there are people who do it. With a good knife in your pocket you’re always ready to open a stubborn package or cut the seat belt that’s holding
Continue readingThe days of simply hanging up your food in a bag suspended by a rope over a tree branch are long gone. While some campers and backpackers now use an improved suspended bag technique, others are switching
Continue readingOriginally meant for military purposes, the Camelbak Trizip also works as an effective travel backpack. The triple zipper design and adjustable features ensure that gear can be easily accessed while the
Continue readingBefore getting into the fool review, it’s helpful to understand a bit about the background of multi-tools. How Did Multi-tools Come About? Pocket knives have been around for a long time. The oldest
Continue readingEvery outdoorsman should consider getting themselves a good fixed blade knife. A decent folder should be part of everyone’s basic gear but when you head into the wilderness the extra strength and simplicity
Continue readingA good folding knife is perfect for everyday carry and an essential part of your outdoor gear, but when you’re heading for the woods it’s a good idea to add a larger fixed blade as well. Folders are
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