urban camping
Urban Camping - Summer Series: Episode 2
Memorial Day weekend is day to celebrate and remember the heroes that fought for our country. It's also a weekend to get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer. For many that means packing up the car and the kids for a road trip to the lake for the weekend. Don't get me wrong I would be all over that if it was an option. I had to go a different route. E…
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Fire Starter
Coghlan's Fire Discs - Gear Review
I like to think of myself as a bit of a fire wizard. Getting a blazing inferno going in even the most inhospitable conditions is kinda my thing. That said, there have been failures. It isn't a big deal if you are close to supplies, like in the backyard or at the local state park. When you are somewhere you can go grab some dry kindling or a can of lighter f…
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Titanium
TI Survival's Exo Flame Lighter - Gear Review
Having a reliable source of fire in the woods is more than just a luxury. The first thing I do when I get to camp is get a fire going. Whether it is for cooking dinner, keeping you warm or just as ambiance, for me a fire is not an option, it's a requirement. Canoe country poses all kinds of obstacles to getting a fire going. First of all, there is water ever…
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Zippo
Zippo Outdoor Line Gear Review
For more than 75 years the Zippo brand has been synonymous with windproof refillable lighters. The iconic flip-top lighters have earned Zippo legendary status and with the Zippo Guarantee you will always have a fully operational piece of equipment. So, when I heard that they were delivering a line of outdoor fire production products I was sure there would be a few …
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Xikar
Xikar Element Lighter - A Double-Jet "Flame Thrower"
I was nearing the end of a marathon shopping session with my wife and our friends in Chicago when my buddy and I decided to duck into a cigar shop. A nice selection of cigars was available, but what really caught our eyes was the collection of butane jet lighters and cigar cutters from Xikar. Once you pick up one of these you know it is more than your average light…
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