There is an old saying that an army marches on its stomach. It’s attributed variously to Napoleon or Fredrick the Great, but neither said those exact words in that exact way. Nevertheless, it’s true. Hunger will immobilize an army. This is why the toughest military training programs always involve food deprivation, to harden troops to […]
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Rad on Gear: Eating on the run with Ozark Trail’s Hobo Tool
When it comes to survival, covering your bases is the most important first step: make sure you have a ready source of water, shelter, and food and you’re good to go for the long haul… but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few non-essentials that start to feel essential after a while. Little things like […]
Rad on Gear: The need to feed with Clif Bars
In this episode of Rad on Gear, Rad’s out on the slopes and in need of a quick pick-me-up. It’s not just about worst-case scenario survival when it comes to packing grub with you gear, it’s also about maintaining your energy levels while you’re out having a good time. What’s Rad keep in his pack […]
YETI Presents | Hungry Life: Lanai
In Hawaii, Eduardo Garcia is joined by his landscape “interpreters” and pros each in their own right, Shane Dorian and Mark Healey. Here they show Eduardo Garcia how to traverse the terrain in pursuit of Axis deer, then head to the water to override the body’s over-protective instinct to breathe while spear fishing. What results […]
Up to 200 hours of ice cold beer with the ORCA 40 Quart Cooler
There are a lot of pretenders and high-priced established names in the cooler market, but the numbers don’t lie when it comes to performance, cost, and storage space. ORCA (Outdoor Recreation Company of America), a Nashville based company, has managed to make a name for themselves with their American-made, lifetime guaranteed roto-molded coolers. Quality coolers are not […]
Disaster Preparedness: Beans Bullets and Band-Aids
Poorly handled logistics can doom any operation or project incredibly fast. So how do we avoid letting that happen to us in a “post-incident” scenario? The three B’s: beans, bullets, and Band-Aids. These are the key components that make up the backbone of recovery. It’s also essential we learn to properly select, store, and safeguard them. […]
Combat Crunch Protein Bars
Combat Crunch Protein Bars don’t make sense. They’re nutritious supplemental foods, not candy bars, but taste like gourmet desserts. “Combat Crunch baked protein bars are made using a proprietary baking process for superior taste and a softer texture. The bars are high protein, with low active carbs and tons of fiber.” – MUSCLEPHARM (Real Athletes. Real […]
Marine Gunner Cooks Bacon on Hot Rifle Suppressor
Courtesy of Tactical Life The official YouTube channel of the U.S. Marine Corps is replete with all manner of tactical goodness, from artillery Marines raining steel on ISIS in Syria to a 31st MEU pilot showing off the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System laser-guided rocket. And then, of course, there’s cooking bacon with your gun. RELATED STORY: The […]
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 […]
The Best Titanium Folding Spork?
Sometimes lightweight can go too far. See how the Sea to Summit Titanium Folding Spork holds up against the other full size utensils on the market.