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Update: Best hot weather shirt? Beretta TM Long Sleeve Shooting Shirt update

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07/25/2022

Your clothing is your first line of defense against hypothermia or hyperthermia. This Beretta long sleeve shirt may be just what you need when it’s really hot.

Review: ‘The Grand Circle’ captures magic of Southwest parks

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12/06/2021

The Southwestern United States has some magical places that seem almost surreal. This book can help you find some of the best spots.

Hollywood movie survival myths that just wouldn’t work

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07/20/2021

Want to learn valid survival skills – don’t depend on the movies! These survival scenes from the big screen that could have used a lot more research!

Best canoe? 40+ years and this Coleman is still going strong

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05/03/2021

Good gear is an investment. I bought my 15-foot Coleman Ram-X canoe before setting out on my 1980 Source-to-Sea voyage on the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The canoe is still being used.

Happy anniversary Survival Common Sense!

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10/26/2020

I never imagined writing a wilderness survival blog and getting a book published about survival skills. Most wilderness survival sites last about 18 months, Survivalcommonsense.com will celebrate its twelfth anniversary this October.

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.

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