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5 Best Camping Cots On The Market Today [With Video Reviews]

FACT: Camping is way more fun when it’s comfortable.

So if you’re like me, you’ve come to the conclusion that sleeping on the ground in your camping tent is becoming less and less appealing.

No matter how nice your sleeping pad is, getting up and down off the floor is becoming a real pain in the…

But you don’t need to buy an expensive RV in order to eliminate this hassle, instead, you just need a quality camping cot.

A cot you can fold down, pack, take with you and set up in minutes.

A low hassle upgrade to your camping sleeping arrangements. [Read more…]

How A Smokeless Fire Pit Helps Eliminate Annoying Smoke

By Just In Case Jack 1 Comment

One of the most annoying parts of having a campfire or backyard fire is avoiding the smoke.

It seems like no matter where you sit, or how often you move the smoke manages to find you!

Making you either sit there to tough it out or scuttling your camp chair around constantly.

And that’s just when you’re sitting around the fire at a normal distance.

It’s even worse if you’re hovering over it to keep your hands warm, to dry clothing, or to cook over the flames.

In these scenarios, it’s nearly impossible to stay out of the thick nasty white smoke. [Read more…]

6 Best Bivy Sacks On The Market Right Today [With Video Reviews]

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In backpacking and survival – “every ounce counts.”

That’s a saying I learned years ago when I first began backpacking.

Every bit of weight you put into your pack must have a very good reason to be there.

Every piece of gear has to be useful.

When you’re packing for a long trip, it’s crucial to trim your pack weight down to just the bare essentials.

Otherwise, you’ll struggle through the day and get to camp exhausted.

Day after day, too much weight will grind you down and make a backpacking trip (or bug out) a real drag. [Read more…]

21 Camping Hacks That Will Make Your Next Advenature Epic

By Just In Case Jack 3 Comments

After reading this article, you’ll start taking camping hacks seriously. Why? Because humans invent; humans create, and humans hack.

It’s something we’ve always done and will continue to do.

We’re just never quite content with how things are.

We’re always looking for new techniques, better ideas, and epic hacks.

Anything to make our lives a little bit better.

We crave improvement progress in everything we do, and that includes camping.

Ever since man began sleeping under the stars, we’ve invented new ways to make camping better. [Read more…]

8 Best Solar Phone Chargers On The Market Today

By Just In Case Jack 2 Comments

I bet you a ham sandwich your reading this on your phone, or you have a phone within arms reach.

Now I may be wrong once and a while. But I’m pretty sure I won’t be going hungry anytime soon.

Why? Because in 2016, 81% of the US population owned a cell phone.

And it’s predicted to be north of 82% in 2018.

So with the broad adaptation of mobile phones AND the advance of solar technology, it’s only a matter of time.

The day is coming fast when nearly everyone owns a solar phone charger to help keep their phones topped off. [Read more…]

10 Best Hammocks On The Market Today

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Here’s one thing I know with an absolute certainty.

If you put a hammock up, someone will get in it.

There’s just something everyone loves about hammocks.

They are a universal symbol of relaxation. An iconic image of the “good life”.

They draw humans in like a moth to flame.

And a quality hammock makes a camping trip, backyard BBQ, or wilderness adventure better.

They can even make a dire survival situation (or bug out) a little bit better as well.

Because everyone agrees – sleeping on the cold hard ground sucks. [Read more…]

Best Tactical Knife – Top 7 On The Market Today [With Video Reviews]

By Will Brendza 4 Comments

I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying,

“Never bring a knife to a gunfight?”

And while it holds a seed of truth, it’s an incomplete and misleading statement.

There’s more to it than that.

Sure, I get the point it’s trying to make; how dumb it would be to show up to a gunfight with just a knife (and without a gun).

No arguments here – that would be stupid.

However, you should absolutely show up to a gunfight with a gun AND a tactical knife.

Here’s why: [Read more…]

5 Best Portable Garages On The Market Right Now

By Will Brendza 1 Comment

The popularity of portable garages is on the rise.

And it’s no surprise since new technological advancements in having made materials both stronger AND lighter.

Portability is a staple of modern design.

For example:

There are Portable Solar Chargers
and Portable Solar Generators
Portable Stoves are becoming popular
Portable Water Filters are a must-own
and there are even Portable Camping Toilets

Just to name a few.

And nowadays, there doesn’t seem like much you can’t take with you anymore.

Garages are no exception.

That’s right: Portable Garages.

Those large shelters you use for storing vehicles and tools to protect them from the harsh elements of the outdoors. [Read more…]

7 Best Tent Stoves To Make You A Winter Camping Hero

By Just In Case Jack 7 Comments

The Ultimate Guide To The Best Tent Stove You Can Buy

You no longer have to suffer cold nights inside a tent!

Instead, add a tent stove to your camping gear.

And while traditional tent wood stoves are big and heavy, there are now many lightweight options.

Stoves you can pack, carry, and setup with ease.

Not to mention the lastest tent stove accessories like;

water heaters
chimney ovens
warming trays

When your done reading this guide, you’ll be a tent stove convert; just like me. [Read more…]

13 Best Inflatable Fishing Boats On The Market Today [With Video Reviews]

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The Ultimate Guide To Inflatable Fishing Boats

When I was a kid, our fishing options were limited.

We could fish from the bank or drag our old aluminum Jon boat from the barn out to the pond.

And if our aspirations took us farther than the farm pond, we had to get help.

It took at least two strong adults to lift the boat to the top of my parent’s minivan and strap it down for the ride.

Once we arrived, it was time to wrestle the boat out to the water.

By the time we finished loading and launching, we’d made enough noise to scare all the fish in the lake.

Every time, I thought, “there has to be a better way!” [Read more…]