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Potty Packs: Field And Travel Bathroom Kits

July 1, 2017

Camping, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews

When out in the field, or on the road, it can be difficult to answer the call of nature in a sanitary manner. I experienced this difficult situation first hand when I was in the military. Usually we would go ou... Read More...

Weekend adventure: Seitseminen National Park – Part 3.

Blue

June 4, 2017

Camping, EDC, Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, The Team Room, Travel

What did we learn? So, this is FINALLY the last part of long-ass writings about our adventure in the Seitseminen National Park in late August. This time we go through some of the things we learned about ... Read More...

Weekend adventure: Seitseminen National Park – Part 2

Blue

May 21, 2017

Camping, EDC, Homesteading, Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, Mission Critical, Planning, Prepping & Survival, The Team Room

Returning to our weekend adventure in Seitseminen National Park a few weeks back. If you missed the first part, you can check it out over HERE! Now, once again, there’s not a ton of pictures from the ... Read More...

Plans, Plans and More Plans. Do You Have One in Place?

Alec Yandy

May 16, 2017

Camping, Escape and Evasion, Home Security, Mission Security, Planning, Prepping & Survival, PSYCHE

Imagine if a large-scale disaster occurred. What would you do? Let’s hope you have a solution to some of the problems that come with a disaster; lack of food, lack of warmth, lack of water, someone in your part... Read More...

The Differences Between an Ax and a Hatchet

Michael Kurcina

May 15, 2017

Bladed, Camping, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Gerber has come out with the Back Paxe small ax. Before I get into the overall performance of their ax, I want to clear up some misunderstanding of what axes and hatchets are for. Today, there are so many hybri... Read More...

TASMANIAN TIGER IFAK Pouch – First Aid Kit BY PROJECT GECKO

Guest Writer

May 14, 2017

Accessories, Bags, Camping, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKuVga6jMfY&t=28s For those interested in Tasmanian Tiger check out this review by Eli from Project Gecko. TASMANIAN TIGER – a fitting name. Info from TT: The TASMANIAN ... Read More...

Weekend Adventure: Seitseminen National Park – Part 1.

Blue

May 14, 2017

Camping, EDC, Homesteading, Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, Mission Critical, Mission Health, Planning, Prepping & Survival, The Team Room

I've always enjoyed the posts by Noble & Blue because they are so willing to test the unknown. They buy gear and try to figure out how it works. This is something we should all strive to do, learn.~Mike... Read More...

Fire it Up with A Rocket Stove

Guest Writer

May 5, 2017

Camping, Cooking, EDC, Homesteading, Illumination, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Surviving on the Cheap

Getting a good walk going is good for health Fire is a key skill/asset for anyone looking to become more self sufficient. Learning how to use rockets stoves are a great way to cut down on fuel requirements. ... Read More...

Product Review: Greenbelly Energy Bars

Michael Kurcina

April 29, 2017

Camping, Cooking, EDC, Food/Drink, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews

Greenbelly founder Chris Cage decided to create a meal replacement bar after hiking 20 miles a day on the Appalachian Trail. He wanted to create an easy, nutritious and lightweight, no-cook meal a... Read More...

The Durable SUMA Survival Container

Michael Kurcina

April 29, 2017

Accessories, Camping, Cooking, EDC, Food/Drink, Gadgets, Illumination, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

I saw this item at the Prince William Fairgrounds Gun Show a few months back. Will and I first connected at the Dulles Gun show a few months before that, June I think, and we got to talking about reviewing some... Read More...