the essentials for wilderness survival
Paul Boudreau 
When the energy level dies down a bit, on the boat, or around the campfire, I sometimes kickstart the conversation by asking this question. “What is the Best Wilderness Survival Knife”? … but before I ask this question, I make sure I have a Plan B. The action heats up quickly, especially if a … Read more
I spend a lot of my free time in the outdoors. Over the years, I’ve purchased and used, all shape and type of tool, gear, and equipment that I thought could be useful in improving my outdoor experience and making it safer. I say, with bias and prejudice, that the LifeStraw is at the … Read more
The Black Diamond Storm Headlamp I’m old enough to remember when the only headlamps out there were used by miners. My first high-tech “light-in-the-dark” that I used on a camping trip was a small Maglite that I still own to this day. Before headlamps became popular, we’d stick these metal objects in our mouth and … Read more