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.
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Emerson Knives CQC-10 Folder
The Emerson Knives CQC-10 is known by many as the original H&K knife. The CQC-10 serves in the hands of many deployed freedom fighters for good reason.
GSI Halulite Ultralight Kettle | Review
The GSI Kettle is ultra-lightweight, ideally suited for the ultralight backpacker. It’s made of the proprietary alloy Halulite—as light as titanium.
Nemo Dagger 3P Tent | Roomy, Durable and Lightweight
Are you searching for the tent that doesn’t exist. NEMO’s Dagger 3p Ultralight Backpacking Tent somehow combines roomy, durable, and lightweight all in one.
9 Essential Tips For Lone Hikers
While many people don’t even consider hiking alone, some adventurers prefer to hike solo. There are several perks that come with lone hiking. First and foremost, you don’t have to compromise plans to make other people happy. There is an overall greater sense of freedom when hiking alone. Still, those unfamiliar with this idea are […]
10 Fathers Day Gifts For Camping
Here are 10 awesome Fathers Day gifts for the Father who would rather be camping and backpacking than anything else. Make your dad smile this Fathers Day.
Point A to Point B | Part 2
First off. Self assessment….. If you don’t know how long you can walk with a pack on your back of the specific weight you will have with you, I’m will to bet you will be in for a hard time. Condition your body and mind first and know your limits. You don’t want to learn […]
Getting Active – What Are You Ready To Be?
They say that luck favors the prepared. I say: “You are what you’re ready for.” There are many similar mantras that get slung by the Boy Scouts: “Be Prepared” or the tactical type, “Always Be Ready.” Both of these terms imply a state of readiness in preparation for an emergency, attack, or survival situation, but […]
Watch: Make a Campfire Last All Night
Learning to start a fire in the woods is a skill everyone should learn. Fire can keep you warm, cook your food, purify your water, and keep predators at bay. However getting a fire started is only the beginning. It is harder than you think to keep a campfire going all night. Traditionally you will […]
Gerber Gear | Gator Machete Jr.
I’ve used Gerber Gear knives and tools since the early 90’s when I was active duty in the Marine Corps. One of the best knives I used during that time period was the Gerber Gator series of folding knives. That Gator Grip was something else. When they released their Machete with the Gator Grip I […]

