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Z.A.P.S. Survival Grenade

Ben Branch December 20, 2014
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Survival

The Z.A.P.S. Survival Grenade is the creation of a former Marine Scout Sniper, he created the survival kit for his own use but due…

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Neck Knife by Stone River Gear

Ben Branch October 30, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • Knives
  • Survival

The neck knife is usually defined as being a small (under 4″ blade) that can be suspended around the neck with the tip of…

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Sawtooth Rod by The Tenkara Rod Co.

Ben Branch October 24, 2014
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Survival

Tenkara is the minimalist Japanese version of fly fishing, it simplifies the art quite significantly by doing away with the reel altogether and relying…

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Absinthe & Flamethrowers

Ben Branch October 18, 2014
  • Books
  • Gear
  • Survival
  • Tools

Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously is a book that’ll appeal to those of you who like spending…

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LifeStraw

Ben Branch September 24, 2014
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  • Camping
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  • Survival

A couple of years ago I was on a motorcycle trek through the mountains of Northern Vietnam, we had a daily allotment of water…

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Etón Hand-Crank Two-Way Survival Radio

Ben Branch August 30, 2014
  • Accessories
  • Camping
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Survival

The Etón Hand-Crank Two-Way Survival Radio is a small communications system designed to be used during or shortly after earthquakes, as well as floods,…

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Swedish FireSteel Fire Starter

Ben Branch August 20, 2014
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  • Gear
  • Survival

Swedish FireSteel was originally developed by the Swedish Department of Defense – due to the weather conditions in Sweden a fire starter was needed…

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Echo-Sigma Get Home Bag

Ben Branch August 9, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear
  • Safety
  • Survival

The Echo-Sigma Get Home Bag is an all-inclusive survival bag that’ll either get you home, or get you as far away from home as…

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SOL Survival Medic Kit

Ben Branch June 24, 2014
  • Accessories
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Survival

Although they aren’t very rock n’ roll, medical kits are an essential carry item during almost all summer activities – especially if you have kids…

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How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It

Ben Branch May 28, 2014
  • American
  • Books
  • Camping
  • Survival

How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It is a book that deserves a place on the book shelf in…

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Morakniv Bushcraft Survival Knife

Ben Branch May 14, 2014
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Knives
  • Survival

Few things are as useful as a proper survival knife when you find yourself in trouble and you’re off the beaten trail. This knife…

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Izola Pocket Knives

Ben Branch April 17, 2014
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  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives
  • Survival

The gentleman’s pocket knife has been slowly returning to favour in recent years, many feared that it had been forever replaced with the iPhone…

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