Zippo is one of the world’s most iconic brands, famous for making…you were finishing that sentence with “handheld or pocket lighters,” right? If so, you are correct and that’s what most people would say. But Zippo makes more than just lighters. The company also makes…
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As a big fan of all the outdoor cooking products from Camp Chef, I was excited when asked to review one of their new products for this season: the Outdoor Big Screen 144. There are a number of great applications for this type of large-format…
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I call it my everything bag. It contains my primary camera, a pair of Steiner binoculars, a hand-held GPS, extra batteries in C, AA, and AAA, a dog leash, a pair of cheap two-way radios, medicine, lighters, glasses, lens cleaner, cigars, etc, etc, etc. This…
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Being a kayak guide and outdoor writer, I am often asked about watercraft. The most asked questions are “kayak or canoe?” and “what do I use?” The answer is no surprise or secret: my craft of choice is the NuCanoe system–hands down. About seven years…
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A cutting tool such as a knife might be the oldest of man-made implements that’s still in use today in a myriad of professions and outdoor activities. In fact, hundreds, if not thousands of knives exist for the outdoor survivalist, camper/backpacker, casual trail hiker, and…
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I was excited to see a new screen tent in Clam Outdoor’s product line up for 2013. It looked familiar to me, and then I realized, wait…I have an ice fishing shelter kind of like that! I love the pop-up quality of my hub-style shelter.…
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“Survival” is more about having the right mindset than having the right gear. But having the right gear sure can be a help. Since survival situations can occur in the backcountry and in urban environments, it helps to have gear that is fitted for both.…
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Let me preface this review by saying that the SOG Voodoo Hawk is one of the better looking tomahawks I’ve seen out there. Aesthetically, the Voodoo definitely has a “bird of prey” feel about it. Holding one of these should automatically grow some hair on your chest, deepen…
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This is a review of two Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) knives: the M16-10KZ and the M16-13SFG (as you can see, CRKT has a love affair with acronyms). The M16-10KZ is smallish knife meant for every day carry. For the sake of brevity I‘ll…
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The Power Pot V is a remarkable blending of technology and function. Without too much introduction, the Power Pot boils water and while you are heating water for a cup of tea or food preparation you can produce 5 volts at 1 amp with a…
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