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Tent Selection


by: Zach


So you think it is time for a real tent. Not a club-store seventy-dollar special, but an honest-to-goodness your-life-may-depend-on-it collection of ripstop and no-see-um. What features should you look for? How much should you spend? What should you avoid? Read more »




Hiking Blisters


by: Zach


Question:  Scott Montgomery from Gallatin, TN asks: “Dear outdoorsman, I recently went hiking and on the return trip I got some really bad heel blisters.  What is a quick and easy way to prevent this or stop this from getting worse while hiking?” Read more »




Question: Jamion from Chattanooga, TN asks: “What do you pack for a backpacking trip?”

Jamion, the three things to remember about backpacking are: weight, weight, and weight! You want to pack as light as possible, but still have the items you need. There are a few mandatory items you never want to go without. I have gone in on a day trip and lost my way around, turning into an overnight trip. You always want to be prepared for anything that could happen, because sooner or later Read more »




Survival at Best


by: Zach


Many of us who hunt often do not consider the potential dangers we face. Due to technology it is much safer now than it was many years ago, but there are still many things that can harm you. Ask yourself the question “What can you do if you find yourself in a dangerous situation?” I suggest that you can do a lot of things and some even before we leave for the woods. Read more »