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The Warbonnet Outdoors Edge Tarp

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The Warbonnet Outdoors Edge tarp is the smallest and lightest tarp of the offerings produced by Warbonnet. While providing good 3 season coverage from the elements, the Edge remains easy to set up and keeps the weight and packed size down. Warbonnet kindly sent an Edge tarp for a review, so I was happy to have … Read more

Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants

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The Kuhl Liberator Convertible ended my quest to find a pair of backpacking pants that fit well, looked good enough to wear to work or around town, and offered the function and durability I was looking for. Denim jeans are by far the pants that I wear the most. Cotton khakis are next in line for … Read more

The Bison Company Airlighter

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The Bison Airlighter takes making a fire to the next level. These people took the idea of a regular old lighter, added a ton of horsepower and went ahead and turbo charged the thing for good measure. I was a bit skeptical of the Airlighter at first, but after using the tool, I definitely like … Read more

Make Your Own Char Cloth

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Char cloth is some super handy stuff that you can use to get a fire started. Mine are made from old 100 % cotton T-shirts, although any 100 % natural fiber cloth will work. Char cloth is fabric that has undergone a process known as pyrolysis. This process converts fabric into a slow-burning fuel that has a … Read more

Soto Pocket Torch XT

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I‘ve had my eye on the Soto Pocket Torch XT for a while now. When camping, it’s a good idea to carry a few items for fire starting because fire can be such an essential thing for survival. I personally carry a ferro rod, char cloth, a fire piston, some homemade fire starters, and a … Read more