Here’s our review of the Case Winkler Recurve Utility No. 6 knife, a do-it-all sort of blade. For a good chunk of the past year I’ve been carrying and using a fixed blade knife produced by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., called the Winkler Recurve Utility No. 6. It’s gone with me on hunting,
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Here’s how to poop in the woods like a pro. Whether you are backpacking the backcountry or using a cathole at hunting camp, you’ll want to do your business and do it safely and successfully. Sometimes there are no water sources nor toilet paper to use. When the urge happens, it’s time to separate ourselves
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A pocket chainsaw is the only gadget you’ll need for splitting firewood. If you’re the designated person on campfire duty, you know that splitting firewood is part of the process. Many campers and Boy Scouts pack axes, hand saws, and large chainsaws for camping trips, but you don’t need to do that anymore. Gone are
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Here are some RV options to consider for your outdoor adventures. Are you making more time outside one of your priorities this year? A good way to do it is with a good recreational vehicle. So, what do you think you should buy for your adventures? Well, we’re here to help with suggestions on a
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Winter camping months are here, and you need to be sure to stay toasty. Do it with a 0-degree sleeping bag. There’s plenty of cold-weather clothing available to stay warm during these winter months. From parkas, socks, and thermals, you’ll be alright as you navigate through camping sites and wilderness areas for the next few
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The All-in-One Sleep System by Polarmond won the Gold Outdoor Industry award and it is easy to see why. This bivouac sleeping system is a sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and tent all in one. This thing is going to revolutionize the way the most hardcore mountaineers sleep in the backcountry. Polarmond’s All-in-One sleeping system includes an ultralight, but cushioned,
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Here is how to drastically improve your camping in 2020. The New Year is finally here and that means a fresh year full of camping experiences awaits us. But before you go on that next camping trip, it’s time to make some preparations. Because even if your trips and campsites were awesome last year, there is
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Since not all of our outdoor gear can be waterproof, we need waterproof backpacks. I’m not sure what you pack on your kayaking or camping trips, but I know that my smartphone, compass, and granola bars aren’t typically ready for a dunk in the water. Although it may be hard finding a travel backpack that’s
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Skip the water cooler talk with a filtered water bottle. Clean drinking water is imperative no matter what you’re doing. Whether you’re at the hunting lease, backpacking, or even at work, having access to clean water is crucial if you want to stay hydrated and feel good. An energy drink or coffee before taking on
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Here are some outdoors options for the winter solstice this year. We know that Christmas is quickly approaching and most of your minds are probably on that. But the winter solstice is also quickly approaching. On December 21, the first day of winter, the Northern hemisphere will be tilted the farthest away from the sun. The
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