May 2012

Ultralight Shelter Shootout

Recently, my Search and Rescue team required me to get some form of personal shelter. I got straight to my research and created a shootout to compare all my options. But first, let’s learn what’s important when you are in the market for a lightweight shelter system.

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Backcountry Stove Shootout

If you plan on spending a night or more off the beaten path, a stove will be important for cooking, rehydrating meals, or just boiling water. But what goes into a stove? What should you be looking for? Well, as with all your gear, this comes down to what type of hiking you will be

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Blade Sharpening Angles

Not many people take blade sharpening angles seriously. In fact, a lot of experienced sharpeners don’t even care to memorize them, as these guys can sense when they are sharpening a blade at the correct angle because it feels right. Recently, RigCast acquired a knife sharpening system that is completely dependent on setting an exact

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The Goal Zero Yeti Exists

Today, the Yeti comes forth. Goal Zero has released it’s new solar generator, dubbed the ‘Yeti.’ A power-beast that is capable of powering a laptop for 30+ hours from a 20-22 hour charge. It also has AC, DC, and USB outputs for all your craziest energy needs in the middle of nowhere. The downside is

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