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I wasn’t around to see the fad but rumor has it back in the early 2000’s hydration bladders were so in you could find them in every school, shopping mall and skate park.  I was busy filling up my hydration pack (downstream from goats and cows) a few thousand miles away in the sandbox, but I’m confident the […]
Today we’ll be talking about the basics of long range/survival pack setup and the equipment that goes into them. Take a look as Loadout Room writer and Military Survival Instructor, Â Mike Jones drops some knowledge on setting up your pack for longer distance rucks or backpacking trips. Mike has extensive knowledge on setting up a […]
If you are an avid outdoorsman or just enjoy a good hike here and there, we all know that bad things can happen when we least expect it. It is always a good idea to be prepared and bring along the proper tools with you in case you may need them. When I trail run […]
Just how often do hear about people going out on hikes and ending up being rescued by EMTs because they were ill prepared for Mother Nature’s tendency to f*&! up a good weekend of hiking? Way too often, if you ask me. Call it Bear Grylls Syndrome, but I’m always amazed at how light some […]
What we are taking a look at in this article is the smaller NANO size candleTIN made by EXOTAC. The Nano is a compact lightweight tea candle that provides 4 hours of burn time. Although these are small candles, they are very versatile and more than just a small candle. Let’s take a look at […]
The most important thing any experienced and seasoned survivalist or outdoorsman will tell you is that you are always a student, and always learning. Complacency leads to mishaps. Mishaps out there in the wilderness are much more consequential than a mishap in the mall. Even veteran woodsman caught in a precarious situation will inevitably forget […]
In the past years I’ve noticed my EDC that I carry on my person growing more and more to the point that it is impossible to be comfortable going anywhere. Carrying a Pistol, spare mag, pocket knife, fixed blade knife, flashlight, and cell phone every day in your jeans is next to impossible so I […]
Always have a backup to items that you could be potentially relying on for your survival. In the military we were issued the old school Lensatic compasses for our land navigation courses and field exercises. As an infantry Marine I needed to know how to navigate using a compass and map (No fancy GPS electronics). […]
There are several essentials that a woodsman needs to have in order to survive long periods of time detached from society in the wilderness. One of these essentials is that of fire, which has been used as a tool for advancement since the earliest of inhabitants roamed the earth. It has helped feed tribes of […]
With cold temperatures coming down upon us in most parts of the country, it’s time to start thinking about ways to manage the cold in case of emergency. Â While many of us have a basic emergency kit in our vehicles, it’s good to have a box (I use a milk crate) kept in the vehicle […]
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