Map-and-Compass Skills: How-To

Find your way, old school, with map-and-compass skills. Nobody ever loses their way, it seems, and nobody needs to ask for directions, either. In our […]

Log Corral Trail: Desert Route to Bartlett Lake

Not far outside Phoenix, Arizona is an interesting desert trail whose character changes through seasons. It lies within the Tonto National Forest on the western side […]
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Made the Cut: Fixed Blades Made for Adventure

Avenger Stippled Kraton OVERALL LENGTH: 8.75” BLADE LENGTH: 4.5” BLADE MATERIAL: XT-70 stainless steel BLADE THICKNESS: n/a HANDLE MATERIAL: Kraton WEIGHT: 6.5 oz. MSRP: $223 […]
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Gear Box: Supplies for Life Off the Beaten Path

Have Rod, Will Travel A perfect companion for any fisherman on the go is Quantum’s Telecast series of telescopic fishing rods. This light-action rod measures […]
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Gear Box: Supplies for Life Off the Beaten Path (Winter 2016)

SureFire Sidekick This ultra-compact and powerful LED illuminator looks, feels and operates like a car’s key fob. Press the button for a wide, smooth 300-lumen […]

Catch of the Day: From Hook to Pan

A great thing about traveling to far-flung destinations that are out of reach to most of those not traveling via four by four is accessing […]

Made the Cut: Bushcraft Knives for Wilderness Survival (Winter 2016)

HELLE/UTVÆR Overall Length: 8.3 inches Blade Length: 3.9 inches Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches Handle Material: Curly birch & Vulcan […]

Chasing Tail: Freshwater Fishing in a Kayak

You don’t have to own a big boat anymore. Should you feel an itch to catch some fish, you can now strap a kayak to […]