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Survival Gear

23 Best Tactical Backpacks in 2021 (All Price Ranges)

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Being an outdoorsman and a Marine, packing, carrying, and relying on a backpack is an everyday part of life for me. I rarely find myself leaving the house without a … Read more

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34 Best Fixed Blade Knives in 2021 (Reviews and Buying Guide)

Even if you’ve amassed an arsenal of sharp pointy objects over the years, you’ll need a solid blade that can do it all. One blade to rule them all, no … Read more

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24 Best Multi-Tools in 2021 (Hands-on Tested)

Marine Testing the Best Multi-Tools

In the Marines, one piece of gear I wasn’t issued but always carried on me was a multi-tool. The versatility of a multi-tool is unmatched, and since you won’t always … Read more

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13 Best Sleeping Bag Liners in 2021

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Sleeping bag liners work very similarly to sheets in that they protect your bed from nastiness and provide an easy to remove and clean solution that ensures your mattress a … Read more

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17 Best Camping Hatchets and Axes in 2021

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If you’re someone who’s spent a fair amount of time camping, you probably already know how useful having an axe or hatchet around the campsite can be. From hammering tent … Read more

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15 Best Fire Starters for Survival and Camping in 2021

Fire Starter Buying Guide

The fire building process can be quite frustrating. This is especially true if it’s a windy day or your working with wet kindling and fire building materials. The process is … Read more

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What is the Best Camping Water Filter? Here Are My 2021 Picks

Best Camping Water Filter Review

Camping often takes place in remote locations where access to conventional water supplies is limited. Some camp sites have wells or water points where you can fill up your water … Read more

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32 Best Survival Knives in 2021

Group of the Best Survival Knives

Introduction: You’re a pilot of one of the new screaming P-51 Mustangs in the midst of the Second World War when suddenly you hear shrapnel ripping through the wings of … Read more

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