You can refer to the MSR MiniWorks water filter as “old faithful” due to its reliability, maintainability, and the abuse it has withstood the world over.
Survival Gear
Survival Fishing Techniques For Beginners
Sometimes we may find ourselves in a rock and hard place with little information on how to persevere. Say, you go out on an out-of-town excursion for some peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of life. On your way, your auto breaks down. To add to your predicament, the cell reception in […]
Kershaw Knives Rove | First Impressions
Another day, another chance to review whats new in products that matter to you.  Today I’m opening up a blade from Kershaw, the Rove.  It wasn’t too long ago I reviewed another Kershaw knife, the Westin.  I mention this because I can immediately spot a few similarities and given how highly I think of the Westin, […]
Top 10 Overnight Hike Essentials
Recently a friend of mine called me to ask some advice on gear. Specifically, he was planning a 3 day hike with his two kids (adult aged kids), and wanted to make sure he wasn’t forgetting anything essential. Their hike would entail sleeping out each night, and having to pack everything they were going to […]
Everyday Carry: International Travel
During international travel, I needed reliable everyday carry gear that wouldn’t break the bank in the event it got lost or stolen. Here’s what I carried.
Rex Nanorums Hiking and Hunting Loadouts
Winter has ceased its final death throes and Spring is moving in quickly. Â As such, the outdoor seasons are upon us! Â Its time to dust off your camping gear, repack your ruck and get ready to hit the trail. Â Below I’ll discuss my hiking and hunting loadouts. Boots: One of the most crucial elements to […]
Fiber Light Fire Starter Review
Whether you find yourself on a camping trip, a hike in the mountains, or thrust into a survival situation, the one thing you can’t afford to go without for long is fire. Having the ability to create fire in any situation can be a matter of life or death, depending on your circumstances. Fiber Light, […]
Prometheus Design Werx | Expedition Watch Band Compass | Quick Look
I remember wearing a watch band compass during my Marine Combat Training back in the 90’s. As an infantryman it was necessary to always be aware of your location, direction of travel and reverse azimuth to find your way back. Our platoon Gunny gave us a quick down and dirty training session on using our […]
1Hydro Pro Hydration Series – Hydrate Everywhere
Hydration is the key to surviving and thriving in any situation. If you’ve ever spent any time in the military, or at least the Marines, you’ve heard the phrase drink water. It is to the point where it’s become a meme in the military community. Any Corpsman will tell you the cure for anything is to […]
Dave Canterbury’s signature Bushcraft Kit is almost here!
The wait is almost over. Just in time for Father’s Day, Morakniv, UCO Gear and The Pathfinder School will unveil their new limited edition collaboration with Dave Canterbury, the Bushcraft Survive & Thrive Kit. Canterbury is a renowned survival expert, founder of The Pathfinder School and New York Times bestselling author of “Bushcraft 101: A […]
