Author: Steve Ackerman

Condor CTK242-8 Primitive Bush Knife Reviewed

Condor CTK242-8 Primitive Bush Knife Reviewed

Posted by | October 19, 2015 | , , | 0 |

I am a big fan of Matt Graham and have been for some time. His primitive survival skills and profound connection with the land have always impressed me. I saw a video of Matt using his custom bush knife a while ago and I was blown away. He was using it like a hand drill to bore a divot in a fireboard, and then I saw him in another video boring a small hole in some kind of gourd or bamboo shoot. I’ve never seen anyone use a bush knife so gracefully before…

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Ribz Front Pack Reviewed

Ribz Front Pack Reviewed

Posted by | October 12, 2015 | , , | 4 |

The concept of a front-accessible pack is nothing new, and some manufacturers have taken them to the next level. Over the last few months I’ve had the opportunity to try out the RIBZ Front Pack and integrate it into my gear rotation. Now that I’ve spent some time using it, I am finally ready to share my experience…

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Schrade SCAXE10 Hatchet Reviewed

Schrade SCAXE10 Hatchet Reviewed

Posted by | October 10, 2015 | , | 0 |

I’ve been pretty happy with the quality and performance of Schrade’s SCAXE2 Survival Hatchet and SCAXE2L Survival Axe, each perfect for budget-strapped campers, preppers and survivalists who need a small hatchet or hand axe for processing wood. Then Schrade let me take their upcoming full-tang hatchet, the SCAXE10 for a spin…

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Hennessy Hammock Jungle Explorer Zip Reviewed

Hennessy Hammock Jungle Explorer Zip Reviewed

Posted by | September 29, 2015 | , , , , | 0 |

The popularity of hammock camping has really grown rapidly over the years. Especially with the advancements in durable lightweight materials. You just need some sizable trees capable of supporting the weight of a hammock and you’re good to go. Today, I’ll be going over the Jungle Explorer Zip from Hennessy Hammocks. They were designed with some of the buggiest jungles on the planet in mind, so let’s have a closer look…

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Endless Sun Solar Apollo 6 USB Solar Charger Reviewed

Endless Sun Solar Apollo 6 USB Solar Charger Reviewed

Posted by | September 24, 2015 | , | 0 |

With all of the electronics out there, there will always be a need for an efficient and cost effective method of providing renewable power in the field to run our flashlights, communication and navigation devices, GoPros, and even small tablets for reading and entertainment. Today, I’ll be looking at the Apollo 6 USB Solar Charger from Endless Sun Solar and reviewing its capabilities. So let’s dig in…

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