Survival KitCompact emergency kits are one of the most overlooked pieces of outdoor gear people carry—or forget to carry—until something goes sideways. Most outdoor problems...
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Building a kit that actually saves you. Compact emergency setups, what belongs in each, and the tools worth their space in a pack or a vehicle.
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Leupold is offering hunters the chance to see what it’s like on the other side of the glass. Ever watched those hunting shows on TV or streaming and wondered what it took to create a narrative out of the star’s hunt? The answer is both “quite a lot” and “not much, really.” That’s because hunting…
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This may be the ultimate backcountry smart watch, and my wallet must rise to the challenge. Garmin knows exactly how to get me on board. Originally famous for GPS navigation, the company has stepped up its game with the Instinct 3 – Tactical Edition, its newest lineup of tactical smartwatches. It’s basically a failsafe…
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“Makani” is Hawaiian for “Breeze,” and this flipper knife really is a breath of fresh air … Mele Kalikimaka from WeKnife! If you’re a knife nerd, you already know about WeKnife Co., which partners with bladesmiths and artists to create some of the most beautiful, rugged, functional knives we’ve seen. The Makani is no exception,…
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When the ordure meets the rotational device … when things go pear-shaped … when the shuffling undead rise to feed upon the living … When that happens (or when you just feel like taking a nice long hike in the wilderness), you need a good, rugged bug-out bag that holds everything you need, is comfortable…
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Editor’s note, 22 September 2026: this article was published on 2022-07-26 and describes an offer or giveaway that ran then. It has ended — check current pricing and availability with the retailer before acting on anything below. Here are six words that you’ll have to peel slowly off your leg: Texas prairie dog hunt in…
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Looking for a cool button-lock blade made from top-quality steel from the best in American design? In this terrific video from Wayne’s Sharp World (you should like and subscribe here; it’s a great channel), you’ll see the long-anticipated Altus get put through its paces. This is the knife that, once picked up, just won’t let…
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Our intrepid on-the-scene blade man, Eoin May, has the hottest picks for 2022 from Boker! BokerUSA is known all over the world for their well-made production knives and their history. At SHOT Show 2022 I had the pleasure of a sneak peek into some of their new releases for their collector series this year. The first knife…
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WE Knife Company‘s approach to creating and producing everyday carry (EDC) knives is deceptively simple: Seek out the biggest blade-heads you can find, then give them free rein to design the knife of their dreams. The latest WE Knife Company innovation comes to us courtesy of Ben Banters, whose Banter Blade is the star of…
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Dear Wallet: Brace yourself (again), because there’s something I shouldn’t want…but do. Ever read World War Z (the book, not that awful Brad Pitt vehicle they released as a movie) or The Zombie Survival Guide? Both books, as well as The Walking Dead series, all make something very clear: Zombies may be slow and stupid,…
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What’s in your vehicle survival kit? You’ve no doubt heard of Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong, will.” Munson’s Law, which I named for myself, is the corollary to Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong, will. And you will feel like a jackass because you knew better and you let it happen anyway.”…
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Water is a necessity while embarking on a journey. While it does its job, there are other beverages with extra benefits. You are about 60% water. Going more than two days without it can prove to be fatal. With pressure from different companies trying to claim their drink is superior, terms like “electrolytes” and “probiotics”…
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You don’t need a survival kit—you need three. The discussion of how to build the perfect bug-out bag, survival kit, or everyday carry (EDC) package continues countrywide and isn’t going away anytime soon, but there’s something essential that many people miss: You don’t actually need a survival kit. You need three survival kits. In short, you need…
