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Hatchet or saw: Choose the best portable survival kit woodcutting tool

Should you carry a hatchet or a saw? It depends. When choosing any tool for wilderness or urban survival, anticipate where you might be when you may need the tool, and what tasks it will need to perform.

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Jim Green boots help preserve your feet and endangered African animals

This South African boot was designed by wildlife Rangers for combat with poachers of endangered African animals. The boots might work well for you.

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Who needs tactical footwear? We review LALO’s Nine-inch Rapid Assault Black...

Hot weather hiking boots are every bit as important as cold weather hiking boots. Consider adding these LALO tactical boots to your get-home or bugout bag.

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Review: African Ranger barefoot boots

Barefoot boots have become a "thing." The concept is that barefoot shoes/boots allow the foot to react to the ground as it would if the walker was walking barefoot. These Jim Green Barefoot Boots are...

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Best trail shoe? Check out this review of the Danner Trail 2650

Some of your most-used walking or hiking shoes/boots may end up being lightweight, low-cut trail shoes. That makes these Danner Trail 2650 shoes worth a second look.

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Review: Danner Radical 452 hiking boots

These Danner Radicals hiking boots were reviewed by a very experienced hiker and outdoorsman. They may be the boots you have been looking for.

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Review: Condor Terrasaur – best knife for bushcrafters on a budget?

A good, useful knife doesn't necessarily need to be expensive. But it does have be dependable and be able to work hard. This  Condor Terrasaur is a good choice for budget-minded users.

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Irish Setter Edgerton XD review

Sturdy boots are not optional for many trades. These Edgerton XDs may be a good footwear choice for people who work hard.

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Vintage gear: The Kelty Tioga backpack sets the standard

How good is the Kelty Tioga backpack? I've used mine - hard - for decades, and it shows no signs of wearing out. Here is why you might check out this old vintage piece of gear.

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Stay cool: American Hat Company straw fedora sun hat review

Many people view headgear as style-driven and a hat may be an afterthought or a fashion accessory. But a person loses about 10 percent of their body heat through their head. Conversely, a lot of heat...

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