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Home Those who have hung out in the woods or wilderness areas for any length of time come up with favorite items that do the job.  A good description might be: “Stuff that works.” By Leon Pantenburg Somebody commented: “The Ten Essentials survival gear is a given. That should go everywhere. But what are some …

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Best survival knife guide: Five reasons you may need a high-end, custom knife

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How to survive recipes: Dutch Oven Beer-Braised Rabbit

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Biomass backpacking stove review: Check out the SilverFire Scout

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