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Handheld GPS: The Best Geocaching, Hiking And Marine Features

“If you don’t get lost, there’s a chance you may never be found.” The author of that quote is unknown, but isn’t it true? And these days, it might get harder and harder to get lost. All you have to … Continue reading

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Which Family Tent Is Better? Cabin Style, Dome Or Tunnel?

Have you ever had a full grown Bison standing next to your tent? We did a while back in Yellowstone. And our tent was a small dome style. Fortunately he didn’t squash us. …ever had a full grown Bison standing … Continue reading

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Starting Your Camp Fire: 3 Strange Ways To Get The Fire Started

Alright, so you and some friends are out on a camping trip and its raining. Its time to get a primitive fire started. The paper matches you brought are wet. And there’s not even a cigarette lighter, because you just … Continue reading

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Sleeping Bags: Comparing Winter, Summer, Synthetic And Down Bags

A while back… when I was in Boy Scouts, I went on my very first camping trip… in Rhode Island… in the middle of the winter. This is the same camping trip that I wore loafers as foot protection in … Continue reading

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Multi Tool: How To Find The Best Survival And KeyChain Multi Tools

T here we were, in the water in my friends jet boat when all of a sudden, it wouldn’t turn. Flying down the swampy black backwaters of North Carolina, we were quickly headed straight for the trees. We did a … Continue reading

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Camping Tents: Top Picks of Large Tents, Tent Heaters and Instant Tents

Ok, need a camping tent or trailer? Here’s what I think everyone needs to have. Something you can sleep in while camping out. Its waterproof. And floats. And has wheels. . All kidding aside, wouldn’t it be nice though to … Continue reading

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Flashlights: The Most Durable LEDs, The Brightest HIDs

Who hasn’t been in this situation. You’re in your tent, the sun has finally set, and its time to fire up the flashlights. Batteries are doing great, but when its time to head anywhere outside of your immediate camping area, … Continue reading

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Gore-Tex: How This Amazing Waterproof And Breathable Fabric Works

I have a NorthFace Gore-Tex rain jacket that I wore once in a rain storm. During the storm, I became so soaked, that I probably would have been drier wearing a paper bag. It didn’t provide me with any protection. … Continue reading

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Solar Camping: 3 Ways For You To Plug Into The Sun For Light And Hot Water

THere’s no such thing as a perfect formula for solar camping, but I want to share a few things that can really make a difference in your next trip. But before I do, imagine being on your next camping trip… … Continue reading

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Gore-Tex Jackets: 3 Styles That Keep You Dry From The Rain And From Yourself

What would you do in a situation like this? You are out in the rain with a non gore tex jacket on. It was meant to protect you from the rain…but….you are soaked. That happened to me more than once, … Continue reading

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