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Preparations for the Hunting Season
Every year at the end of August I get excited because the hunting season is around the corner. The opening date is August 20th for some small game but I am waiting for September 15th, the official opening date for wild boar season. This period is a great opportunity to recap my gear and better…
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Review: Frost River Saganaga Travel Satchel
In my everyday routine, I always carry some sort of bag, either a backpack or a shoulder bag. When I was a teenager in the 80s I carried a fanny/waist pack. Growing up, I started carrying a backpack, especially when living and working in a big city. I had to use a car daily, to…
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Review: Frost River Grand Marais Mail Bag
The hunting has already started for many fellow hunters, but for me hasn’t started yet. I have to wait till mid-October to make my first hunting trip due to work issues. Nonetheless, this period gives me time to prepare my equipment for the upcoming hunting outings. It is time to check the firearms, ammunition, clothing,…
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The Haversack Kit
The haversack is a shoulder bag that is used by workers to carry their bread (as lunch) at the factories. It has also been used by the Military to carry rations and spare ammunitions (French Army bread bags e.g.). The military haversacks usually measure 12’’x12’’. A haversack has been made from leather, skin or canvas…