On Dec. 26, 2012, southeastern lower Michigan finally enjoyed its first real snowfall of the winter season. As the snow fell and accumulated, children headed outside to play and snowplowing businesses rejoiced. By the next morning we would have a decent six or so inches…
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After reading OutdoorPros.com’s review of the Coldsteel Kukri Machete, I knew I had to write about its larger, antiquated and distinctively more macho Italian cousin, the Gladius Machete. The 97GMS Gladius Machete is Cold Steel’s version of the iconic Roman short sword. Historically, the gladius was meant to be…
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You know you’re talking to a serious runner when you ask him if he’s been jogging lately and in response you receive a firm stare followed by an explanation that he does not “jog” but “runs.” Yes, we runners are serious about our running—sometimes too…
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Many hikers, backpackers, and hunters utilize what’s known as an “ABC watch” when in the outdoors. “ABC” stands for altitude, barometer, and compass–useful outdoor tools that differentiate this particular type of watch, not to mention alarm, time/date, timer, and the rest of your typical digital…
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Your grandfather knew it all his life: you can’t beat a good wool sweater for functional, comfortable warmth in chilly weather. Sure, you introduced him to fleece, arguing for its ability to retain warmth without feeling scratchy, not to mention that it is made out…
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One major drawback of camping, fishing and hunting in the late summer and fall months is the persistent plague of mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and black flies that inevitably accompany any camping, hunting or fishing trip. Another increasing concern with being in the outdoors has been the…
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One of the things I like about spending time in the outdoors is being able to try out new recipes on the camp stove. Enjoying a tasty meal at the end of a long day of hiking, canoeing, hunting or any other outdoor adventure is…
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For thousands of years, mankind has carried water and sought better means to carry water. Over time, we’ve seen water-carrying technology go from sewn animal skins to metal canteens to plastic bottles to hydration packs – each with their positive and negative features. Indeed, the…
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Let me start by saying I am all thumbs when it comes to setting up tents. Therefore, I was amazed at how easy it was for my son and me to set-up the Mountainsmith Conifer 5+ Person Tent! You’re probably thinking he did all the…
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Andy and I are coffee lovers. Coffee isn’t just a morning pick-me-up; it fuels us throughout the day. The stimulating, aromatic beverage arouses our senses in the morning and provides motivation and comfort all day long. A coffee-inspired day may not be your cup of…
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