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Imagine, for a moment, that you are deep in the mountains and far from your destination. Your “water proof” boots are saturated with water, you are nearing exhaustion, the path before you is a minefield of roots and rocks, and you have no provisions to make camp. This scenario is what I faced in 2012 […]
When it comes to sharpening, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. Some recommend specialized equipment, while others say you can get a good edge using things you probably already own. Some of the most hyped advice involve using the bottom of a coffee mug or the edge of a car window, but how well […]
The Osprey Flap Jack Pack is designed to make life as convenient and comfortable as possible; an aim that it achieves admirably with its numerous storage options and exceptional levels of padding and adaptability. I like the pack due to it’s low profile and the ability to take it from the city streets to the […]
My good cop buddy used to sell office supplies at the local flea market on Sunday mornings when he was a kid. Every time I saw him he would tell me that one of the really old-timers used to shuffle to his vendor table and tell the same story every time. Between selling hubcaps and […]
My experiences with Gransfors Bruk axes and hatches started five years ago. While I’ve had a couple of them, I’ll definitely be keeping the Small Hatchet which I’ve nicknamed the Mighty Mini! In 2009 I decided to pull the trigger and buy my first Gransfors Bruk axe, the Small Hatchet. Why choose this model as […]
There’s nothing more annoying then spending a great day on the water only to find your cell phone or wallet marinating in that flimsy Ziploc bag you thought would be good to go. We live in such a wired world these days that our phones, iPods, and GPS units seem to accompany us on any adventure […]
Eezi-Awn, known throughout the world for their roof top tents and awnings, has recently released three new accessories for their K9 Roof Rack System. The new accessories include the Eezi-Awn K9 Shovel Mount, Axe Mount, and Hi-Lift Mount. The Eezi-Awn K9 Shovel Mount attaches to the side of the rack and can accommodate any size of […]
While a trusty knife may be a staple in the kit of anyone who goes into harm’s way, those who are in the business of thinning the ranks of the enemy have long carried another ancient tool at their side, the tomahawk. So when the well-known knife company Benchmade released their 172 Killian Forged Tomahawk Axe […]
I received the SUMA Elite Kit (aka SUMA Pro) Large several months ago from Precision Rifle Supply. I finally had a chance to put most of the kit through its paces on a camping trip to Lake Pemaquid campground in Maine. My daughters helped me build a fishing rod, which I took a picture of (or so I […]
How many martial arts fads have you seen come and go? Whether it’s weapons, gadgets and tools or entire fighting systems, it’s rare that a fad will catch on and stick around for more than a few years. So when one does, it’s worth taking note. The karambit combat knives from Southeast Asia have the […]
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