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Wilderness First Aid Basics

Hunters, hikers, mountain bike riders and anyone else who ventures into the wilderness needs to appreciate that injuries are a very real possibility. One of the reasons backcountry trips are exciting is because you’re disconnected from most aspects of civilization. And while being far from the urban sprawl can mean incredible stargazing it also means that if someone in your party gets hurt you, or one of your fellow adventurers will need to be the first responder of record.

Below, we’re going to take a look at some typical wilderness injury scenarios and the best ways to respond. This is not intended to substitute for real medical training. Instead, the goal is to provide you with some basic knowledge so you can respond in a productive way should an injury occur. (more…)

By Scott, ago

Rokon for Hunters – Review

You don’t buy a Rokon because you want to impress the masses at Daytona Bike Week. You buy a Rokon because you want your hunt to be as successful as possible and your ATV will only take you so far. Sure, on a logging road or a well worn path that ATV might be more stable. But when the logging road ends and those ATVs have to turn around, you’re free to continue your pursuit on your Rokon.

Compared to a standard dirt bike the Rokon is quiet as hell and stable as a tuned mass damper. And it has something else no dirt bike can touch: all wheel drive. If you’re tired of schlepping your gear on foot through the thicket for mile after mile, and you’ve tried ATVs but found their range limiting and the noise they make unacceptable, a Rokon might be just what the doctor ordered. (more…)

By Scott, ago

How to Prepare for a Wildfire

The past 5 years have seen story after story of wildfires sweeping through residential areas of the west and southwest conjuring images straight out of hell, causing billions of dollar of damage and killing and injuring scores of people.

The images coming out of states like California have sparked a national debate with some putting the blame for the fires on climate change, others blaming poor forest management and still others pointing out that in the past 100 years California’s population has grown from 3.4 million to 39.5 million, suggesting the fires aren’t coming to us, we’re going to the fires.

But while well-intentioned people can debate the cause none of it matters when a wildfire sweeps over a ridge and descends on your home. When that happens the only thing that really matters is your level of preparedness. And that’s what we’re here to discuss today: how to prep for a wildfire. (more…)

By Scott, ago

OLIGHT Olantern Classic 2 Pro Rechargeable Camping Lantern

The Olantern Classic 2 Pro Camping Lantern is durable and powerful. This camping lantern is made by Olight which continues to deliver quality and bright products. This rechargeable lantern features lumens ranging from 10-300. 300 lumens is very bright and is impressive coming from this small lantern.

The classic 2 pro can run on a single charge for up to 7.5 days! The lantern can also serve as a power bank to charge your phones and other electronics. It also only takes 4 hours to completely charge.  It’s a great item to have in case of an emergency like a power outage, hurricane, or earthquake. (more…)

By Scott, ago