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Statistics of Survival: Analyzing 100 Hikers' Survival Stories

Survival

Statistics of Survival: Analyzing 100 Hikers' Survival Stories

Studying the mistakes and misfortunes of hikers' survival stories can often help us avoid these dangerous situations...

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Gear

Update: BioLite HeadLamp 330

Gear

Update: BioLite HeadLamp 330

Recently, we learned that the pre-production HeadLamp we received had...

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Gear

Review: Streamlight Bandit Pro Headlamp

Gear

Review: Streamlight Bandit Pro Headlamp

Streamlight listened to user feedback about the original Bandit...

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March 3, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Buyer's Guide: Three 10/22 Takedown Stocks

A replacement stock is a simple upgrade for your 10/22 Takedown. We tried out the Adaptive Tactical TK-22, Hogue OverMolded, and Magpul X-22 Backpacker.

March 2, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Leupold Tracker 2 Compact Thermals

Leupold recently released the LTO Tracker 2 and Tracker 2 HD as the latest models in its handheld thermal imaging line.

February 25, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Last Man Projects: Mystery Ranch Coulee 40 Review

After picking up a Mystery Ranch Coulee 40 on closeout, Brandon shares his thoughts on this backpack from a survivalist standpoint.

February 17, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Heroclip Hooked Carabiners

The Heroclip carabiner's patented dual-jointed hook and swivel makes it capable of suspending gear from a variety of surfaces, including flat ones.

February 13, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Klim Arsenal Vest

The Klim Arsenal vest was designed for endurance motorcycle racers. While it may not have been built as a survival product, it absolutely holds its…

February 11, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: African Sun Compass

The African Sun Compass is a great tool to have in your survival toolbox. It provides precise solar navigation as an alternative to a magnetic…

January 17, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Avoiding Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion, & Heat Stroke

When caught early, heat illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can be stopped and their effects can be reversed.

January 15, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: UCO Ware All-in-One Mess Kits

UCO has released new all-in-one mess kits with a bowl, plate, and spork that pack together and act as a storage system for leftovers or…

January 14, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Grey Ghost Gear T.Q. Hydration Pack

Grey Ghost Gear has released a new small backpack that can carry a 3L hydration bladder plus every-day carry items. It's known as the T.Q.…

December 28, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Shrink Your Drink: Collapsible Water Bottle Buyer's Guide

Once you drink every drop, hard plastic or metal water bottles get lighter, but not smaller. These collapsible water bottles compress when not in use.

December 25, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Buyer's Guide: Hoodies

Hoodies are warm enough to keep us from catching a chill, but light enough so that we aren’t suffering in our own personal saunas.

December 17, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Reader's Tip: Carving a Survival Staff

We received an email from a reader named Ron, who has developed a hobby of carving his own multi-purpose, modular survival staffs.

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