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After attempting to sail through the Northwest Passage, from Seattle through Alaska to Greenland, with his family, Graeme Esarey saw the direct impact of humans on the planet. It was at this point that he decided to start an environmentally friendly outdoor company. Although the attempt at the Northwest Passage was ultimately turned around by […]
I recently picked up a couple knives from Odinwolf Knives to add to my outdoors rotation. For general outdoors use, I got the W1 Outdoor/Survival knife (W1). The W1 is made of 440C steel, is a full tang 4 ¾” blade with an overall length 9 ¾”. The handle is a polymer composite and the […]
When I first got into Overlanding, I already owned a Toyota Tundra for work. I figured that it would do the trick and get us places to camp and spend time outdoors. Like most hobbies, I tend to get a little carried away. The research began on Youtube, and a rough outline of an Overland […]
Ever since meeting with the folks that run Rumpl at Outdoor Retailer years ago, I’ve become a huge fan of their products. Original designs, high quality materials and products that make camp life a lot more cozy. And when you’re camping with your significant other, it’s all about coziness. Even when I was in the […]
When traveling overland, the days don’t end just because the sun sets. In fact, some of the best times occur when only the stars and moon grace the nighttime sky. Whether it’s accessing a remote location after sunset or drinking with friends around a fire, having the best lighting is a key component. Since 2008, […]
Over the years I’ve read and seen countless articles and videos on the bugout bag. For some reason, the vast majority imply that should a disaster strike, you should run out to the woods. Make a fire with a ferro rod, snare game, and catch fish to continue life. Now as much as I enjoy […]
“Our popular Field Watch has been upgraded, retaining all the best features while adding phosphorescent Super-LumiNova® hour and second hands for readability in dark conditions, along with an easy-to-see date window. Topped with a scratch-resistant mineral crystal and water resistant to 330 feet, this Japanese-movement watch shuns the abuse of hard use. A unidirectional ratcheting […]
Restricting unauthorized access to firearms is an issue firearm owners face when staging their firearms for home defense. Some options work for long-term storage, such as safes, but there are times and places where those solutions do not work due to space constraints or ease of moving the firearm. The Mobile Safe from GOSAFE is […]
With owning and carrying a firearm for defense comes the responsibility to keep it secure. However, many security options are not feasible when users are on the move or when they need ready access to their firearms. GOSAFE has released a solution for mobile security in the form of its upcoming Mobile Mag. “Traditional firearm […]
Almost 20 years since Brad McCarthy originally devised the idea for Maxtrax, a new version has finally arrived. Improving on the already proven MkII version, the new Maxtrax Xtreme is now the penultimate pair of traction boards on the market. I’ve been using the MkII version of the Maxtrax for about 3 years now. Mud, […]
After receiving the Pulsefire LRT (Long Range Torch) from Exothermic for a test session, I can tell you one thing for sure. I have yet to meet someone unwilling to try it out. And I haven’t seen anyone try it out without smiling or laughing after. I mean, who wouldn’t want to throw flames 25 […]
Benjamin Franklin once said, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” It’s a motto we use within our family while boating or camping. Overland travel is no different. Organization is something I’m always working on. And our camp kitchen always seemed to be without a perfect solution. Until recently. Yeti just introduced a […]
Spending time outdoors can create smelly people and gear, which can leave your vehicle smelling like a stink bomb and send your family and friends running for the hills. After hiking or transporting my dog, I often enter my truck, notice a stink, and want to destroy the stench. Ozonics Hunting has an answer to […]
I’ve been using an earlier version of the 5.11 RUSH12 backpack as my EDC and travel pack for the past two years. And it’s definitely one of my favorites. At the beginning of 2021 5.11 announced their updated line of RUSH packs, the 2.0 series with some clever enhanced features. I was immediately interested as […]