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Sore feet while hiking | Reader feedback and input

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09/11/2020

Apparently a lot of people have had sore feet at some point while hiking! Here is some of the feedback and suggestions we’ve received on Facebook and in the Survivalcommonsense.com comments. (And all you servicemembers – thanks for your service and the good advice!)

Best outdoors pants | A review the UF PRO P-40 All-Terrain pants

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07/28/2020

Your clothing is your first line of defense against hypothermia, hyperthermia, sunburn, frostbite, scrapes and wounds etc. Like any piece of survival gear, choose your pants wisely.

The SPOT Gen3 locater beacon should be accompanied by navigation gear.

Start with these basics for your wilderness survival gear

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04/20/2020

Let this be your mantra: “I will save me. My survival kit won’t save me. My equipment or gear can’t save me.”

Review: Pelican Protector™ Case will preserve valuable gear

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03/23/2020

There is no better better endorsement for a piece of gear than regular hard use by professionals. The Pelican Protector™ 1650 comes with some hard won credentials.

Proven survival gear that works for me| Ole Red, the wool sweater

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01/15/2020

A story about Ole Red seems like it should be a country song about a faithful dog. My Ole Red is a wool sweater, and it has never let me down.

Here is a Trekker completely disassembled. With no moving parts to break or get jammed, the Kelly Kettle is extremely reliable.

Review and video | Base Camp Kelly Kettle as water purification tool

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12/30/2019

Purifying water can be critical during an emergency. The Kelly Kettle combines an efficient design for boiling water with the ability to be fueled with biomass. It seemed like a great idea, so I ordered one for testing.

Fenix rechargeable headlamp, headlamp, best headlamp, lights for deer hunters

Review: Fenix rechargeable headlamp should be in your survival gear

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12/31/2018

I love headlamps, and think one should be in everyone’s emergency gear. This Fenix rechargeable headlamp deserves consideration for your emergency gear and/or Bug Out Bag.

Try these effective methods to carry water in your survival kit

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05/07/2018

Being able to carry sufficient water is a survival must. Dehydration can cause you to collapse in the heat or in the cold, and it can kill you. Every survival kit should have some way to carry and purify water.

Why you should make a mini survival kit part of your wardrobe

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11/03/2016

This collection of survival items in your wardrobe may get you through an emergency!

Typical Idaho elk hunting terrain. Out here, you earn any game animal. (Pantenburg photos)

Rain suit or poncho: What is the best rain gear for your outdoor survival needs?

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07/09/2016

Carrying rain gear should be a no-brainer. But what is the best rain suit? Or, is a rain suit even the best choice for you?

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