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Truck Camping 101 | Part 2 | Portable Power – Goal Zero Yeti 150 In a previous article, I discussed a great solution for portable lighting while truck or car camping. To keep those lights burning, a source of power is required. What better company to find portable power, solar and lighting solutions from than Goal […]
To a hunter, boots are an essential stuff. A good pair of boots provides good protection for our feet when we’re crossing rough terrains in the forest. They are also more durable than shoes, which allows more movements and higher pressure. So every hunter in the world always wants to have a perfect pair of […]
Böker is outfitting the Chicken Hawk ax with a new steel, powder-coated SK5. The new iteration replaces the two existing models, and the switch to a simple, sturdy carbon steel option should imbue the Chicken Hawk with more horsepower in the high-impact, hard-use tasks this tactical ax was made for. When Böker first released the Chicken Hawk […]
If there’s anything I learned from the movie Rambo, it’s that if you want to be a chiseled badass, then you have to have a fixed blade knife. That whole franchise would have been ruined if he hadn’t had that fixed blade monster he carried around. While we may not need something that big, a good fixed […]
First off, I wanted to thank my bro Clayton for getting these boots for me, and I want to thank INOV-8 as well for sending us three pairs of boots and shoes to rate. So, let’s get into talking about this boot. In the short YouTube video I did a quick assessment of the boot […]
There are more multi-tools floating around on the market than I care to count. Most of them are copies of proven and tested designs from only a handful of reputable manufacturers. Innovation has somewhat plateaued in the traditional plier based multi tools. Until now. Making a small but critical tweak to its multi-tool, Gerber has […]
Body armor has become a hot item in the last few years. There are huge numbers of manufacturers producing a variety of items, and it can be very confusing trying to decide what type best suits you. Luckily, I’ve just tested a great set up for anyone. Keep reading to see our thoughts on body […]
Pedro Villarrubia embellishes fixed blades and folding knives with his sought-after engravings. The artisan says a hand engraved knife brings something unique even to high-end custom blades. Villarrubia’s engravings have appeared on knives from Michael Zieba, Mick Strider, and many others. His work gets auctioned at exclusive shows like the Tactical Knife Invitational, and through luxury […]
Gerber has released the evolution to their successful Edict knife, which featured a tanto blade and black ceramic coating to minimize reflective surfaces. The Edict was marketed for soldiers and first responders. The new Edict is designed for the role of everyday carry, and it fills that role nicely. This version of the Edict is […]
In this scenario, we will cover the “bug-in” element of our plan. Safety and security will be our first priority after an incident. We are assuming you survived the initial event and your “physiological needs” (breathing, food, water, etc.) are being fulfilled with preparations made prior to an incident. (Refer to this article for information on […]
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