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Five tips for avoiding hypothermia

Hypothermia directly causes death at least 1,500 times annually in the United States. Here are some tips to help you avoid hypothermia, and some links for more specific information.

Review: Danner Incursion 8-inch Coyote Hot for comfortable hiking and military use

I like using gear that has been field tested and issued by the United States Military. The Danner Incursions meet Army standards, and may be the best desert hiking boot for us civilians. Here’s why.

Best trail shoe? Check out this review of the Danner Trail 2650

Some of your most-used walking or hiking shoes/boots may end up being lightweight, low-cut trail shoes. That makes these Danner Trail 2650 shoes worth a second look.

Five quick tips to break in new boots or shoes

What is the quickest, most effective way to break in new shoes or boots? Here are some tips.

Metal cup: Useful addition to emergency kit or survival gear

Some of the best items for survival kits are common, easily-found products. One of those is a large metal cup. A tin cup can be used for many things.

Colorado elk hunting de-brief and advice for newcomers

There is nothing like advice, tips and suggestions from someone who has been there and done that. This guest post (de-brief!) is from Nathan Cossey, who completed his first Over The Counter tag archery elk hunt in Colorado. He has some great insights on gear and hunting philosophy.

Cotton kills | Do not choose this material for outdoor wear

Cotton has wonderful absorption properties. But those very same qualities are what makes cotton a poor choice for preparedness clothing. Here is why cotton is a really bad choice for your outdoor wear.

Sore feet while hiking | Reader feedback and input

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 hot weather hunting/hiking boots? We review the Danner Fullbore Coyote Hot

Warm boots in cold weather are wonderful. But what about backpacking, hiking, hunting or trekking in the heat? Have you been putting up with really hot boots in really hot weather? You might need to take a look at these Danner hot weather boots.

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

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.