Hiking Tips from The Trailmaster

October 3, 2011 by  
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Hiking Tips from The Trailmaster

It seems each year more hikers are either finding themselves unprepared in the wild or taking unnecessary risks for which they pay the ultimate price…. This week we are bringing you some hiking & trail safety tips from The Trailmaster, John McKinney

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Henry Biernacki – A Postmodern Bohemian

September 28, 2011 by  
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Henry Biernacki – A Postmodern Bohemian

To kick off our interview series we are talking to Henry Biernacki, a world traveler and postmodern Bohemian. Henry has traveled traveled to over 120 countries, slept in the streets and has even went around the world on only $3700 and a rucksack.

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The Boy Scout Oath

June 24, 2011 by  
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The Boy Scout Oath

Sadly, we live in a time where the biggest adventure most kids will experience is sitting in front of a T.V. watching someone else experience the outdoors. Check out these images and Boy Scouting techniques from the early 20′s when boys were actually allowed to be boys….

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How to Repair a Torn Grommet

December 8, 2010 by  
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How to Repair a Torn Grommet

Grommets seem to show up in all sorts of outdoor and survival gear, from tarps and tents to truck tie-downs. They’re handy when they work, but all too often they tear out of the fabric. Many people will just sigh and replace the entire item, or hope it will hold for just one more camping trip. But if you catch these little buggers in time, you can repair them as good as new. Better than new, actually.

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SOG Knives – Seal Pup Elite Knife Review

SOG Knives – Seal Pup Elite Knife Review

Looking for the perfect survival knife? After reviewing Sog’s Seal Pup Elite we think that it might just be the perfect survival knife.

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