First Impression Product Review – AKU Pilgrim GTX
When the Salomon’s failed me, I was at a loss. What to try next? I scoured many outdoors and sports stores in search of suitable boots, but all I could…
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Prepare for Danger: Have Safety and Comfort with the 96 Hour Kit
The small Go-Bag or the Bug-Out-Bag are bags where the focus is on evacuation. The larger 72 Hour Kit has a focus on survival, and the 96 hour kit is…
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The Soldier’s Ideal Speed
How fast should a soldier be? That depends on what we are talking about. There are a number of places where speed is and is not important in the soldier’s…
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Weekend Adventure – A brief account and a few short reviews
The Adventure Weather was a bit overcast, yet nicely warm. Summer has arrived in our northern country and all the trees and bushes are in bloom and dressed in vivid…
Our Staff’s Top 3 Picks for Load Bearing Gear
Here are three packs we’ve done product reviews on and believe they are a very good value. They meet our criteria for good price, are comfortable to wear (use), are…
Simple Bug Out Bag (BOB) Packing List
Consider a bag for each member of your family, plan on up to 72 hours and tailor them to your needs. Don’t include equipment you don’t know how to use…
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants – The Outdoors Pyjama Pant
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants – The Outdoors Pyjama Pant This time I am reviewing the Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants. I have had them for a half a year now and…
What You Need to Consider Before Hiking
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir I agree with Muir’s sentiment. There’s no better way to spend your weekend than getting some…
Weekend Adventure – Plan, Prepare, Practice.
I recently went on a little weekend adventure with the doggo. Although I thought it was going to be a nice little outing, it turned out that I was up…
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Day Hiking in the Great Outdoors
By Dale W. Swanson I was a Boy Scout growing up and one of the many facets of Scouting I enjoyed was the camp-out and hiking. Fresh air, pine trees,…