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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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Review: Timberland LiteTrace Mid

The Timberland LiteTrace boot is built for hikers who care about weight and performance. Each boot weighs under 12 ounces, which is incredible considering this is an over-the-ankle hiking boot. However, lightweight materials usually aren’t very durable and tend to degrade under heavy use faster than heavier weight products. So, how does the LiteTrace hold

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Kershaw OD-2 Initial Impressions

This just in! A baby knife known as the Kershaw OverDrive 2 (OD-2). This little folder is only 3.13″ long closed, harboring a 2.25″ 8Cr13MoV stainless blade. While extremely small, this blade does have it’s purpose. It is an excellent candidate for the person who wants an EDC blade for everyday tasks but doesn’t want

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