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Review: Cyansky K3 V2 Tactical Flashlight

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03/21/2023

A solid, dependable flashlight and/or headlamp should be a standard item in your survival/preparedness gear. This Cyansky K3 V2.0 flashlight supplies spotlight performance in a light, compact package.

Review: Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide by Jim Cobb

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02/17/2023

“Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide” second edition should be in any preparedness/survival reference library. It is in mine.

best cold weather socks, buffalo down socks, bison socks

Five tips for choosing the right socks for outdoor wear

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12/26/2022

Socks are often an afterthought. But your sock choices are really important and can make the difference between comfort and safety outdoors . Here are tips for making the best socks choices.

Ten year review: The Leatherman WAVE multi-tool should be in your survival gear

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10/15/2022

When I find a piece of equipment that works well for me, I hang on to it and use it extensively. About ten or fifteen years ago, I got a Leatherman Wave multi-tool for Christmas, and I’m not looking for a replacement.

Review: Naturehike® trekking poles for safer and more comfortable hiking

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09/07/2022

Are you using trekking poles yet when you hike? Wonder if you need to, or if trekking poles are a good safety addition to your gear? These Naturehike® trekking poles could be a valuable addition to your gear.

Best EDC light? We review Wuben G2 multi-functional EDC flashlight

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07/06/2022

Survival gear needs to be lightweight and convenient to carry. Otherwise, there is a good chance it will be left behind. This Wuben G2 may be the EDC light you’ve been looking for.

Five items beginner hikers should carry

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06/28/2022

Everybody starts out backpacking as a beginner. While experience is the best teacher, here are a few items to take along so that first backpacking or hiking trip is fun and doesn’t become an ordeal.

A shovel and toilet paper (in a waterproof container) are vital aspects of any backcountry privy construction. (Leon Pantenburg photos)

Make a portable privy or ‘How to do number two’ in the woods

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06/12/2022

Where’s the bathroom? Where will you do Number Two? If you’re camping, or setting up a campsite, one of the first and most important tasks is to set up the latrine.

Start your survival kit with the Ten Essentials

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06/05/2022

You don’t have any wilderness experience, but you want some. So what do you take along to make sure you get back? Start your survival kit with the Ten Essentials

Pilot Bread: Try Alaska’s modern day version of hardtack

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04/08/2022

Hardtack has been an emergency ration since time immemorial. Here’s a look at pilot bread, a modern day version of hardtack widely used in rural Alaska, and why you should consider including it in your survival gear.