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Updated 04/02/25 3:59pm

APALS: Next Generation Glowsticks

As usual, thanks to Kim Cahalan of Media Direct Creative for giving me the opportunity of reviewing these cool little lights. When I was in the military, we used chemical glowsticks for everything. We used them to identify vehicles and checkpoints, we used them to…

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Mr. Heater HERO Forced Air Propane Heater

“HERO – The world’s first cordless forced air heater.” Man that got my attention! When I got the opportunity to review Mr. Heater’s latest offering into the portable heater market, the HERO Forced Air Propane Heater, I was the kid at the back of the classroom raising my…

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Survival Straps

Thanks to Jason Ovitt for telling me about Survival Straps and sending me some to check out. From Jason: “Most people would not go to work wearing their hiking boots and backpack, but unpredictable situations are part of daily life and leaving your survival bracelet…

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Swedish FireKnife

First, I want to thank Laura from Asylum PR for giving me an opportunity to review this knife. Here is the press release that caught my attention: New Knife from Light My Fire Features an Integrated FireSteel Swedish FireKnife combines a flexible, all-purpose knife with…

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Crispi Kanada HTG GTX Boots

I hike and hunt some of the most rugged country west of the Rockies.  My philosophy is the steeper the better, the further the better, the tougher the better.  The only difference in 2011 was that my hikes and hunts were steeper, further, tougher, and…

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Joby GorillaTorch Original

Field Use Conditions: Pacific Northwest, all hunting conditions and extended use in pick-up, camping, ground blinds and general maintenance. San Francisco-based Joby took the tripod market by storm in 2006 with their flagship product, the GorillaPod. I could write a short book about how they…

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A Walk in Bogs Boots

Most hunters will agree that comfortable and reliable boots are a must when you are spending all day in the woods. I am a huge believer in this. Cold feet on the stand can result in a miserable and short sit and when the action…

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Pelican Freedom 100X Kayak

Every year about this time, when most other winter sports are winding down, I like to take to an Ozark stream for some cold weather floating, especially when there is a good snow on. This year I had the opportunity to try something a little…

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