Five tips to prepare for western big game hunting
Got tags for that first western big game hunting trip? Start preparing now! Like right now!
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Shoes or boots – what is the best choice for hiking?
Should I wear hiking or tactical boots when hiking? Or what? What is the best choice for what I do?
Here is how to decide.
Review: XpressCool™ Muck Boots are cool and waterproof
Spend much time on a farm, hunting or working outside and you will appreciate any boots that can keep your feet dry. Keeping them cool is another matter. Can you have both?
read moreFive reasons why I hunt, and always will
Suppose you, a hunter, are approached by a person neutral on the subject who is genuinely seeking some information. Here some thoughts on being a hunter, and some reasons why hunting is a good idea.
read moreBest water shoe review: Merrell Capra
Here’s a solid shoe designed for the canoeist, kayaker or anyone who does a lot of water activities, and who might need to portage.
read moreA2 steel | Is it the best choice for your knife blade?
A knife with inferior steel is a waste of money. But paying too much for the blade steel when you don’t need it may also be wasteful. What steel will work best for your hunting/ bushcraft/ survival cutlery needs? Don’t overlook A2 for your next knife.
read moreTry these effective methods to carry water in your survival kit
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.
read moreReview: Best raincoat? We review the TRU-SPEC H2O Proof Gen 2 ECWCS Parka
Spend any time outdoors, and you’re bound to run into rain and cold weather. And your comfort and safety will depend on your clothing. Call it your first line of defense against hypothermia. This outercoat may prove to be a survival necessity.
read moreBest outdoor pants? We review the Tru Spec 24-7 Xpedition pants
I wore these Tru Spec 24-7 Xpedition™ pants exclusively on a recent Mississippi River canoe trip, and here is the review and how they worked out.
read moreVideo: Include a stocking cap in your survival gear
About 10 percent of your body heat exits through your head. Conversely, sun beating down on an unprotected cranium can cause sunstroke, headaches and severe sunburn. A stocking cap may be what you need to handle both of these circumstances.
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