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How To Make A Solar Oven And A Solar Cooker From Scratch

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Solar Ovens & Solar CookersLet me just say – there’s something incredibly satisfying about cooking a meal with the power of the sun.

Harnessing the power of the sun’s rays to slow cook or grill a meal gives me a welling sense of pride.

I enjoy using human ingenuity to capture a little bit of the sun to put warm food in my belly.

And I like knowing that if the power grid were to go down for a long time, I’d still have a way to cook a meal.

Sure, you could cook a meal using fire, but solar ovens don’t require any “extra” resources.

It’s using the “free,” virtually unlimited, readily available fuel and putting it to good use. [Read more…]

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

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camping cotFACT: 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

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Smokeless Fire PitOne 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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Bivy Sack On Mountain In MorningWhen it comes time to survive the elements in an emergency, you need a light shelter you can trust.

Sure, there are tons of great camping tents on the market.

And there are even some lightweight survival tents.

But it’s hard to find a 4-season tent designed for one person that doesn’t weigh 3-4lbs.

While that sounds light compared to other shelter options, 4 lbs. is a big addition to your pack or vehicle. Both in weight and volume.

But there’s another option – a bivy sack! [Read more…]

20 Camping Hacks That Will Make Your Next Advenature Epic

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Camping HacksAfter 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…]

5 Best Solar Phone Chargers On The Market Today

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Best Solar Phone ChargerI bet you a ham sandwich your reading this on your phone, or you have a phone within arm’s 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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Best Hammock Hanging Near A Fire In A Wilderness CampsiteHere’s one thing I know with 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 a 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]

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Best Tactical KnivesI’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

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Portable GarageThe 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

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Tent StovesThe 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 set up 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…]

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