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From pocket knives and thru-hiking packs to recycled phone cases and stealthy totes, February has been popping with fresh new offerings for travelers, outdoor lovers, EDC enthusiasts, and more. Let’s dive in and discover the month’s best new gear, right here… EDC Nitecore EDC27 Flashlight [TAG0] Flashlights have generally kept their cylindrical shape, no doubt due to the power source that has powered them since their inception – the alkaline battery. However, with advancements in rechargeable technology, companies are now able to make cells in different shapes. This opens up many opportunities in flashlight design and shape. Case in point,...

From pocket knives and thru-hiking packs to recycled phone cases and stealthy totes, February has been popping with fresh new offerings for travelers, outdoor lovers, EDC enthusiasts, and more. Let’s dive in and discover the month’s best new gear, right here… EDC Nitecore EDC27 Flashlight [TAG0] Flashlights have generally kept their cylindrical shape, no doubt due to the power source that has powered them since their inception – the alkaline battery. However, with advancements in rechargeable technology, companies are now able to make cells in different shapes. This opens up many opportunities in flashlight design and shape. Case in point,...

Paracord is one resource that all preppers, campers, and outdoorsmen truly love. monkey fist final Though there are all kinds of cordage in the world that you might make use of, from those made with traditional natural fibers to the latest and greatest synthetics, very few will stack up against paracord when it comes to strength, longevity, versatility, and price. All of these factors together make paracord the cordage to beat when you are headed afield. But every type of cordage, no matter what kind, is limited by the work that you can get done with it, and that will...

As soon as February shows up I’m over winter. I’m not really sure why. When it’s Christmas and New Year’s, winter seems romantic and full of pumpkin pie and carols. And then? All the decking the halls and merriment and stockings hung by the fire go away…. …and it’s just cold. Cold with overcast skies and winter days. Even the hot chocolate doesn’t taste as good. So to cheer myself up and make winter seem a little brighter and lighter, I treated myself to a little bedroom refresh with not ONE but TWO easy budget decorating ideas you can recreate...

As many readers know, I recently returned to the fold of playing Magic: The Gathering. Now that I am getting back into collectible card gaming, I knew I’d need a good way to store and transport my cards. So I thought I’d take a look at the offerings of one of the more popular card game accessory companies, Quiver Time. Quiver Time was only too happy to help, and sent me… well, one of pretty much everything that they sell. But this isn’t going to be an in-depth look at Quiver Time’s whole product line. Instead, I’ll be focusing on...