I temporarily got my hands on the brand new wall tent from Seek Outside to test and review. It's definitely a break from the tipi design, but that's not necessarily a bad thing as there are pluses and minuses to both. I'll go through my thoughts and recommendations, as well as a full how-to on …
I'm just getting into the world of hammock camping - admittedly behind the curve. I love the idea of having a super comfortable sleep option that is light enough to keep tucked in my bug out bag, or even stuff in a day pack when I go out with the family. I've been doing my …
I came across Fortress Clothing recently and was really impressed with their cold weather gear. Not only is it light weight and rated down to -35º F, but they offer a Bug Out Bag, specifically for grab-and-go. Most of us focus just on food and weapons when first getting prepared, but we rarely spend enough …
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I got a chance to review a brand new portable generator on the scene from Kalisaya: the KaliPAK 601. Weighing in at 14 lbs, this pack includes a 558 watt hour lithium battery, a 40 watt hour folding solar panel with stand and storage space for accessories. The battery includes 4 USB ports, two 12 …
I got a hold of the Bear, by Scar Blades. I thought I loved my BK2, but this blade is so elegant, with an amazing balance between rugged and sleek, I'm just now realizing what love is. While I think there is no perfect blade out there, this is sure coming close. The Bear is …
https://youtu.be/1ODBVWHWOAw This cheesy potato recipe is one of my favorite things out of the dutch oven. It's a really easy-to-make side dish and the whole family loves it. Sharpen up your favorite knife and start by slicing 8-10 potatoes and putting them in a large bowl. Then dice 1 good-sized onion into the same bowl. Add about …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TLDKqjQS6E Do I get laughs from "the guys" when I put my mask on in the tent? Yes. Do I instinctively do my best Bane impression from the Dark Knight series (or Darth Vader if I'm feeling geeky)? Oh yeah. But am I left out of camping because I sleep with a CPAP machine? Not on …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzvfgj39nng For some people the thought of winter camping is a nightmare - kind of like finding yourself at the mall on the Saturday before Christmas. But I've always been told that there's no such thing as bad weather...just bad gear. Well, we wanted to put that to the test. Can you really do a …
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