Believe it or not, the Avengers Universe can help explain why I love the outdoors. As the newest entry into the Marvel cinematic universe, “Avengers: Endgame” is smashing box office records right now. This three-hour Hollywood blockbuster is supposed to be the last in the on-going series of comics crossing over to films, although I
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You should test this gear BEFORE your life depends on it. We love camping and we love the outdoors. Probably everyone who goes out camping (or hunting or fishing) in the backcountry has at least a few survival tools on hand. You know, the usual stuff, a survival knife, a water bottle, first aid kit,
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Here are five classic outdoor Mother’s Day gifts for the on-the-go mother in your life. Outdoor Mother’s Day presents are the gifts that keep on giving. These are for the mother in your life that has never shied away from getting outside, getting her hands dirty, and getting in a treestand. Many of the moms
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Here’s what you might need (and want!) for camping in the Midwest. When most people think of the Midwestern United States, they don’t really think of fabulous camping. There are no mountains, just a few National Parks, and a sort of “seem one, seen them all” feel to the various states of Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana,
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This is what you need for a backcountry fishing trip. Planning a backcountry fishing trip to get away from it all? Pulling it off can make for an extremely cool fishing experience, whether you are planning just a half-day trip down a local trail or a week-long fly fishing trip into the western U.S. mountains. But you
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The Iunio Silver Axe and Multitool is perfect for the avid survivalist, prepper, hiker, or camper. The Silver Axe multitool from Iunio contains several features that make the perfect survival kit in emergency situations. At first glance, you can tell it obviously acts as a tactical axe or survival hatchet for cutting limbs and wood.
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Here’s a great grassroots life hack to make free firewood from the crap we get in our mailboxes. Junk mail is a fact of life. Although annoying, we would probably miss it if we didn’t get any at all. The problem is, while recycling efforts pay off in the long run, it would be nice to
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Here are the places to camp in Michigan. Spring is finally here. The weather is warming, and the camping season is about ready to kick off. Here in Michigan, there are plenty of awesome opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors in both peninsulas. Whether you are looking for a sandy beach on one of the
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This might just be the coolest outdoorsman adventure trailer there is. Check out the Bruder EXP-6. Most of the time, when outdoorsmen consider a recreational vehicle or trailer for their traveling adventures, practicality catches up with them. They realize there are just too many places where a big RV can’t go, or at least can’t
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If you’ve always wanted a more efficient way to organize your gear in the truck, this DECKED sweepstakes is free to enter! There’s nothing worse than trying to find something in your truck and having to dig through piles of gear to get it. That’s why DECKED decided to offer a more practical way to
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