Survival kits are packages of essential survival items that allow a person, or persons to survive from the items in the package for several days or more. They come in a variety of sizes and contain a wide range
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LifeStraw Go Water Bottle Review
I reviewed the LifeStraw recently, and although it’s an awesome product that has become a must include item for many backpackers, it falls short in one area – you can’t carry water with you unless you have a separate
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Etekcity Portable 1500L Emergency Camping Water Filter Review
The Etekcity Portable 1500L Water Filter is always in the discussion when looking at the best portable water filters. As a brand, Etekcity is lesser known than LifeStraw and Sawyer, but they manufacture a range of excellent outdoors equipment
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Paracord Uses, Knots and Survival Tips
I think we have all come across paracord at some point, and most of us own some as part of our backpacking kit. But not many of us really know the extent of how useful paracords really are. There
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Camping Safety: Understanding Predators
If you’re camping in the United States, you’re probably aware of the cardinal rule of camping: don’t feed the bears. While you don’t need to worry about Yogi and Boo-Boo, you should follow strict guidelines associated with safe camping,
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Seattle Sports E-Merse Waterproof Case Review
Seattle Sports E-Merse Waterproof Cases might just be one of the least expensive camping accessories that potentially saves you the most heartache and money in the long run. I’ve covered all kinds of camping gear and accessories that make
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Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System Review
The Sawyer Mini Filtration System is in most people’s opinion the best lightweight filter system on the market. It’s one of the lightest at just 1.4 oz, you can filter up to 100,000 gallons, and it’s so small you’ll
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Great Ideas for Campers and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Looking for gift ideas can be both fun, and a little stressful. If you know the person you’re buying for loves the outdoors however, it just got a lot more fun and a lot easier. There are so many
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LifeStraw Review: Water Filtering Made Easy
The LifeStraw was originally designed as an emergency water filter aid for Third World countries and to help out in disaster areas. Fast-forward a few years, and this inexpensive, easy to use solution to purifying water is a huge
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Benefits of Using a Solar Oven
Solar ovens are an eco-friendly alternative to gas and fuel stoves. They use heat from the sun to cook food instead of electricity or gas, making them a lot easier and less fuss to use in most instances. The
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