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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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Backpack Load:How much is enough?
Every outdoorsman throughout the centuries had to carry some essential items that would help him withstand Nature’s elements and survive during his wandering. Two questions had to be answered, and they remained unchanged, no matter the age and technological developments: “What to carry” and “How much to carry.” What to carry What to carry is…
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Prepping Lessons Learned!
The autumn season is finally here! September brought refreshing rain, so much needed, and a cooler temperature. This time of year also marks the start of hunting season, and September is preparedness month! I have mentioned how to get started in a previous article for newcomers in prepping. For the individuals who are already preparing,…
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Beginner’s Guide: The Essential Kits
The previous articles of the series mentioned all the important items that someone should consider while building his outdoor kit. In this last chapter, I will refer to some micro-kits that have their place in any backpack. First Aid Kit A First Aid Kit is crucial for any outdoorsman. It is so important as is…
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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…