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As long as humans have used tools, good knives have been among our favorites. The options can get confusing, but one of the most modern styles, the front flipper, is also among the most underappreciated. You should have a high-quality one-handed opening knife in your EDC, and this style suits that purpose perfectly. I always suggest choosing simple, multifunctional, lightweight …

  You love camping in your popup camper in springtime, but cold weather is more complicated. Naturally, a small heater is a right solution, but which one? You don’t want too much heat in such a small space. Not only will it make you sweat, but it also wastes energy and risks causing a burn. Safe indoor camp heating is …

You’re getting ready for a big camping trip, and you need a pressure cooker. Meal planning is a big part of how you survive in the wilderness, and campsite cooking is a vital skill. Regardless of why you’re camping, fun, training, or survival, what you eat is essential. Moreover, how you cook food matters. Fortunately, the faster you can heat …

  When you’re out kayaking, the world seems to drop away. The only thing you need to worry about is keeping an eye on the weather and your surroundings. Luckily there’s a simple solution. Get a high-quality set of waterproof binoculars to see your way clear. Unfortunately, with so many choices, it’s hard to tell which sets are worth your …

Your credit card won’t help when society crumbles, and banks go under, so what can you do? Real valuables like gold are the way to go, but how do you keep them secure? A safe doesn’t have to be the size of a bank vault to keep your precious metals away from thieves. Keeping your gold coins or bars inside …

  Camping is all about cutting out what you don’t need and getting back to basics, just like a good ultralight saw. Time out in nature is good for us, plus it helps train people for survival even when they don’t realize it. Sadly, a huge, unwieldy pack will bog you down and get hung up on trees. Ultralight backpacking …

“The United States experiences 4,500 home burglaries and break-ins each day…” – From the United States Department of Justice  Guns, daggers, pepper sprays, and bats — these are common defensive weapons people often use to defend themselves against home intrusions. What people don’t often think about as a home defense weapon is a crossbow. Crossbows have been used for hundreds of …

When you’ve got a pigeon problem, it’s more than just noise and mess. Those birds will eat your crops, destroy what they nest on, and cause all sorts of other issues. They’re dangerous, and you need to get rid of them. Poison is deadly, and traps are inefficient. Do you need to wait in line at a gunshop, or is …

Being out on the boat is one of those wonderfully zen activities. Whether you’re lucky enough to own your vessel, or you’re visiting friends, the water can be a cold place to sleep. Even a well-insulated boat will get damp from the moisture around it. That water means evaporation, which makes everything colder. Resultantly, a more enclosed sleeping arrangement will …

  If you’re considering bugging out in the woods, going camping or hiking, it’s always a great idea to have a compass with you. Now, phone apps are not usually great either because they don’t really work or because phones’ batteries can die out, which could jeopardize your survival chances. That’s why having a real wristband compass is an excellent …