All Outdoor

This week’s KnifeTests.com is the third part in a three-part test of the Cold Steel Bushman. Noss has put this knife through the wringer, starting first with a destruction test and then with a spear test that projected the blade against various materials. And for this vibration test, Noss uses the same knife that went through that test.

“And to serve that single issue, lest the generations fail, the female of the species must be deadlier than the male” (Kipling)

Boomershoot targets come in two sizes, 3-inch cubes and 7-inch “pizza boxes”. At 25-30 yards, you could feel the gentle air pressure from the larger explosions quite well. So long as the safety rules are followed, one of them being “no solid objects between the explosive and the shooters”, the risk is minimal.

Disaster preparedness—and everyday survivalism, for that matter—depends on much more than just the right pack, the right tools or the right first aid kit. It’s vital to find ways to protect your most valuable assets–namely, your feet and your eyes. With either out of commission, you’re in a tricky spot.

Guns, guns, guns. They can be beautiful, delightful things. They can also be used for very ugly purposes.

I bought my first pair of Merrell shoes about 15 years ago, in a comfort shoe store. I was a poor student with no car, so I walked everywhere, which meant that I prized comfort over fashion. The shoes actually didn’t look that bad, and I certainly don’t recall disliking anything about them, but I do know that for whatever reason I moved on from Merrell after that and never really had the urge to go back. I didn’t really know much about the brand, but in the intervening years whenever I’d see the Merrell name I’d think, “this is a company that makes pretty decent comfort shoes, but nothing that I’m excited about.”

Whether you’re an astronaut, a survivalist or just an avid outdoor enthusiast, gear weight means everything. Meaning, the less of it the better; a long trek reveals that even the smallest items can add a noticeable amount of burden to your back.

The internet calls him Michaelcthulhu and he makes some pretty awesome swords! Check out more swords and things here.

The do-it-yourself, homegrown maker movement is in full swing. And let’s be honest: there’s a lot of great gear on the market, but it just feels better to buy from the ethical companies in your own backyard.

Bringing food on your camping trips is a must, but why weigh yourself down with cooking pans! Try this cool trick for cooking bacon and eggs in paper bag.

It is a little embarrassing to admit, but my once empty Liberty Fat Boy safe went from looking  neat and beautiful to “grandmother’s closet” in a very short period of time. You know that one closet at grandma’s that you were scared to open without jamming your hand inside to hold back the mass of crap which was sure to pour on the floor as the door opened. In my case, I was executing the same maneuver to assure guns didn’t start tumbling on the floor as I opened the safe. It was time to find a better solution to avoid beating up any guns, and grandma would have expected more from me.

TriStar Arms is a relative newcomer to the gun world, but that doesn’t mean they should be counted out. They’ve been steadily working to expand their line and presence, by concentrating on the desires of the modern hunter and shooter. While they don’t make firearms themselves (the guns are made overseas and imported into the USA), they are confident enough in their products to offer a five-year warranty.

Often times a novice surf fisherman will stare white-faced at the crashing waves and extensive blue water that spans the horizon. It’s an intimidating site when you don’t know what to look for or where to go. Having no idea where to cast your bait or lures is equivalent to not knowing where to put your treestand or blind – you’re hoping for luck. It doesn’t have to be this way. Every beach will show specific characteristics that are obvious or not so obvious signs of where to fish. Understanding these characteristics and knowing how to interpret them is essential in surf fishing.

Although everyone would love to hit the bulls-eye each shot, it’s highly unlikely and in most cases very rare when purchasing a new sight. The upside is that bowhunting has increased in technology and performance along with most other industries today.

How do you store potatoes? So far this year the potato harvest has gone well. I have probably gotten close to 3 bushels, and that has not even made a big dent in the garden.

Nikon’s AR line of scopes, specifically designed for AR-style rifles and the 223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, has grown a little larger. The M-223 1.5-6×24 BDC 600 has a 30mm tube, slightly larger than the standard one-inch tube. This allows a little more light transfer, and a wider crosshair adjustment range as well. And if it’s light you’re after, this new scope can be had with an illuminated reticle.

Browning has a long and rich history, especially when it comes to fine shotguns. I inherited a well-worn Browning Superposed 12 gauge from my father, and although it’s nearing 80 years of age, it’s still going strong. Over the past few decades, the Citori line has carried the mantle of Browning over/unders.

This week’s KnifeTests.com features the Cold Steel Bushman extreme test; as you might remember, the Bushman has already gone through a standard destruction test that you can watch here.

Field Notes, the 3.5 in. x 5 in. notebooks that dominate EDC forums, just announced two new and larger notebooks to their collection. The summer 2014 releases are the Arts & Sciences editions, available in wine red or slate gray covers. The Art notebook helps foster creativity with a mix of blank pages and line ruled pages; the Science notebook features graph paper and squares perfect for drawing schematics. These two notebooks are also larger than standard Field Notes with dimensions of 7.5 in. x 4.75 in. A pack of two costs $9.95. So if you’re ready for some serious brainstorming or poetry writing in the woods or on the beach, might want to pick up some of these before they run out.

Living off the grid requires planning, investing and thinking outside the box. Such is the case for Bruce Campbell (not that Bruce Campbell), an electrical engineer who has made a home in a renovated Boeing 727.