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Wool: The King of Outdoor Garments
A white veil covers mountain peaks, fields, and towns. A layer of ice has sealed rivers, lakes, and streams. Some trees stand completely bare, while others are weighed down by snow. Every creature of the forest stays close to its shelter, venturing out only during the warmest hours of the day in search of food.…
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Smock: A Garment for the Outdoorsman
When it comes to outdoor adventures, the right gear can make all the difference. As any seasoned outdoorsman knows, clothing serves as the first line of defense against the elements, and choosing the right fabric for the right conditions is essential. Lighter materials are perfect for hot climates, while heavier fabrics are better suited for…
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Reviving an Old Survival Kit: How I Reconditioned My 20-Year-Old Essential Gear
Survival kits are a cornerstone of preparedness, offering essential tools and supplies to help individuals stay alive in emergency situations. Typically compact and portable, these kits are often carried by military personnel, outdoor adventurers, and anyone who spends time in remote environments. A well-stocked survival kit can provide the basic needs of survival: fire, food,…
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Shelter Dilemma: Tent vs. Tarp
When the time comes to roam the woods, one of the most essential items every outdoorsman considers is shelter. It provides cover and protection from the elements and offers a place to rest, ensuring a good night’s sleep—truly a home away from home. While shelters can be built from natural materials, most campers and hikers…
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Building a Personal Hygiene Kit for the Outdoors
When preparing for a camping or extended outdoor adventure, we often focus on key gear—backpacks, knives, saws, axes, firearms and ammo (if on a hunting trip), or cooking utensils. However, one vital kit tends to get overlooked: the personal hygiene kit. Most people think “hygiene kit” just means toilet paper and baby wipes. While those…
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Sleeping Under the Stars: Sleeping Bag or Wool Blanket
It is time to roam the woods again! Pack your backpacks and let’s go to the mountains! Time to spend nights in the woods with campfires by the lakes, rivers, and streams. To enjoy a stargazing night in the woods, a good sleep system is crucial. The dilemma that everyone faces is what to carry…
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Gear Review: Tentsmiths Oilskin Tarp
Throughout the years I have used many different types of equipment for shelter, like tents, military ponchos, heavy-duty space blankets, and polyester tarps. All of these shelters have likes and dislikes. It’s not about right or wrong, but rather what fits me(or any other individual)better. Due to weight, set-up, and condensation, I am not a…
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How to: Put together a Survival Kit
A survival kit is a small kit kept in a pouch or pocket that contains items that can help you survive in case of losing or ditching your gear. It is the last line of defense in such a difficult situation. Survival kits are used by Armed Forces members, like pilots or special forces operators…
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Why to own a Single Shot Shotgun
A smoothbore single-shotgun is one of the first firearms that a new hunter can be trained in. With such a shotgun, learning the fundamentals of aiming and gun handling is easy. These firearms have a break-open action in which they connect with the barrel assembly to the breech block with a hinge. When the locking…
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How to: Choose your Boots
Everyone engaging in outdoor activities, like hunting, camping, hiking, or even prepping, very often talks about gear like backpacks, knives, tools, guns, and ammo. One piece of gear that is very important and often overlooked is a pair of good boots. It is funny how often we ignore this item if you think that we…