Video Review: Sportsman Pocket Chain Saw – Powerhouse wood cutter in compact package

The pocket chain saw is basically a 36-in chainsaw blade, with handles on each end. As a survival wood cutter, it could be very valuable.

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Best .22 rifle for hunting or survival? Take a look at the Ruger 10/22

Everybody needs a .22 rifle in their survival firearms battery. Some 50 years ago I bought a Ruger 10/22, and I still think it is the best choice for a .22 rifle. Here is why.

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Review: Cyansky K3 V2 Tactical Flashlight

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.

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Five tips for choosing the right socks for outdoor wear

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. 

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Ten tips | What NOT to wear to stay warm outdoors

If you are perpetually cold – indoors or outside – it could be that you are dressing incorrectly for the situation. You may be doing some of these things wrong. Here are ten tips to help you stay warm.

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Safety first: 12 items you should always have in your vehicle

You spend an average of 19 days in your vehicle every year, and that’s just the work commute. Since we spend so much time in vehicles, it’s critical to have everything needed in case of an emergency.

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Deer hunting gear update | What can work best for you?

Here are some gear items I wrung out during the Mississippi deer season. These can work for you!

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Review: One good shotgun | Make mine a Remington 870

If you could only have one firearm, what would it be? My easy answer: a 12 gauge Remington 870 pump action shotgun. It can handle anything from doves to bears.

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

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.

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

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.

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