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Matches have been around for quite some time, they have been carried, and used by most outdoorsmen. Matches tend to be frowned upon as a reliable ignition source for fire due to the match stick breaking (this can be attributed to the individual’s technique the majority of the time), or the head of the match […]
Growing up, my Dad and I watched MacGyver every week to see what new things he would do with his Swiss Army Knife to get out of a bind. I also remember my Dad always having a Swiss Army Knife in his pocket regardless of what he was doing. My Dad preferred the Executive knife Victorinox offered […]
A little over a year ago, Olight sent me a Classic style lantern to review. And we’ve been using it ever since in our camper and out in the yard. It works great, and we’ve really enjoyed this addition. Recently I got my hands on the new and improved OLIGHT OLantern Music LED Lantern. Featuring […]
Compact, lightweight and very effective at removing snow. The Stealth Shovel from the DMOS Collective, although small, punches above its weight. With a lineage that includes shovels like the Alpha Driveway, Alpha Expedition and Delta, it was time I finally offered my thoughts on the smallest snow shovel of the bunch. Living in a northern […]
Although I own all these watches, if I had to pick one to roll with, it would be the Citizen Nighthawk. It’s got the venerable Eco-Drive movement, can be worn with a suit or t-shirt, and can stand up to almost any outdoor adventure including recreational diving and snorkeling. Mechanical watches depend on you to […]
The Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck is built to survive the harshest commute, wherever that may be. What intrigued me the most about this pack is the fact that it contains no velcro areas for patches or molle webbing to mount external pouches too. Also, there are no unnecessary straps and buckles dangling on the outside. […]
One of the advantages of having a survival belt kit is that you always have the essentials on you to keep you alive in the event you get separated from all your other gear, whether that’s due to some accident or in an evasion scenario. When I was enlisted in the Marine Corps, I used […]
*Shared with permission from Emerson Knives Here you will find 3 Things You Need To Survive Any Disaster. In order to prepare a plan to survive a real SHTF catastrophe, you need to become aware of just what is needed to survive. The easiest way is to break those needs into categories. I’ll do that […]
It’s December and for me and a few friends, that means our annual trip to Iowa to hunt Whitetail Deer. Every year, I study the weather leading up to the hunt to determine what type of clothing I need to pack. This year, I was fortunate enough to be given a Super Down ULTRA Jacket from KUIU […]
When I first entered the Marine Corps there was no handheld GPS to tell me where I was and how to get to my destination. We had to learn how to use a compass and protractor with our maps. Land Navigation courses were taught with the old school military issue Lensatic compasses and a map […]
What is an Apex Predator? Definition of an Apex Predator: A predator at the top of a food chain that is not preyed upon by another animal. Apex predators are known for going after other dangerous game or even other apex predators. This type of behavior goes to show the confidence they carry. They take […]
Attention all dads with daughters! If you haven’t heard of the “murder bag,” it’s time to pay attention. You might be wondering, “What on earth is a murder bag?” The murder bag is just a term we dads use to describe the ultimate emergency kit we have on standby. A go-bag of sorts when our […]
Commute – To travel some distance between one’s home and place of work on a regular basis. Working remotely, whether from a coffee shop, a library or outside somewhere, the more simple and streamlined your kit, the more enjoyable your experience will be. Carrying only the essentials allows you to be more fluid when moving […]
One lesson I have learned from hunting is the importance of having binoculars. I realized I needed binos to glass my surroundings during my first hunting trip. Besides having a good set of binoculars, having a functional harness helps keep binos accessible and secure. While searching for a harness, Sitka’s Mountain Optics Harness was one […]