A satellite phone is perhaps one of the best examples of a survival item that you want to have and not need, rather than the other way around. Ideally, everything goes as planned and you never touch your satellite phone for the duration of your trip. But if things go sideways, being able to make contact with the outside world can easily be the difference between what will just end up as a good campfire story and an experience that can turn tragic. [Read more…] about Ranking The 10 Best Satellite Phones of 2019
mPac Military Tactical Backpack Review
Let’s face it. There are so many backpacks on the market these days that it’s hard to sort through them all. The popularity of ultralight hiking has given backpack manufacturers many reasons to make packs that are lighter and lighter. But many of these packs sacrifice durability in order to reduce their overall base weight. [Read more…] about mPac Military Tactical Backpack Review
Ranking The 10 Best Night Vision Goggles of 2019
Whether you’ll apply them in tactical situations or on night hunts, night vision goggles are an item you don’t want to skimp on. There’s a big difference between “any old” pair that will ultimately prove minimally functional and a quality pair that make you feel like you’re operating with the best visibility possible in your situation. [Read more…] about Ranking The 10 Best Night Vision Goggles of 2019
Ranking The 10 Best Air Rifles of 2019
Gone are the days when air rifles are consistently inferior to traditional firearms. Modern technological advances have turned air rifles into useful tools for hunting small game. The best air rifles on the market today are incredibly accurate and easy to handle. They also have the benefit of needing less expensive ammunition and that ammunition doesn’t go bad like primers, powders, or cases will. [Read more…] about Ranking The 10 Best Air Rifles of 2019
Mira Safety CM-6M Gas Mask Review
One of the first instances of chemical warfare in recorded history dates back to April 22, 1915. On this date, German soldiers attacked their French counterparts with chlorine gas at the Second Battle of Ypres (1). As a result, the development of military gas masks began shortly thereafter. But gas masks were already being used to provide breathable air to firemen, underwater divers, and miners, as well as to meet other needs that were unrelated to warfare. [Read more…] about Mira Safety CM-6M Gas Mask Review
Ranking The 10 Best Camping Hammocks of 2019
A lightweight camping hammock is a must-have item for ultralight backpackers and weekend adventurers. Unlike carrying a tent, a hammock gives you increased ability to camp almost anywhere, as long as you have a couple of sturdy trees to tie off. Set up and tear down are also much simpler with a hammock than with most tents.
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