Top Gifts of Gear for the Holidays 2017

Top Gifts of Gear for the Holidays 2017

As you long-time readers know, I'm the guy with the gear who actually uses it through my role as a Search and Rescue member. Throughout the year I do video reviews of gear I've purchased

Rick Lindfors
On December 8, 2017
Make Your Own Char Cloth

Make Your Own Char Cloth

Some fire starter systems rely on char cloth. I wrote about the fire piston that I bought a while ago as one of some backup fire starter systems to have on hand. I like the

Shaylor
On December 1, 2017
Testing the ‘World’s Best Fire Starter’ by Lightning Strike

Testing the ‘World’s Best Fire Starter’ by Lightning Strike

Now that it is mid-November here in the Pacific Northwest we are starting to have some truly cold days. Last weekend we had a hard freeze so I knew that would be a good time

Michelle Carol
On November 24, 2017
SAR Notes Vol. 3: You Wore What?

SAR Notes Vol. 3: You Wore What?

My previous SAR-related post involved a subject who was very prepared for an unintended night alone in the wilderness. This one involves a subject that could have prepared a lot better. I answered a call

Rick Lindfors
On November 17, 2017