Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2022 i American Outdoor Guide

Skills, training, and attitude are still tops for getting you through your busy day. But whether you’re traveling on vacation, struggling to survive an unforeseen critical situation, or merely trying to get through another routine work day, there’s no doubt that great gear can make a big difference in your ability to tackle whatever you might face. Besides, new gadgets tend to fire up our enthusiasm and anticipation of our next great adventures. Here’s some interesting equipment we came across recently. 1 PELICAN G5 RF FIELD WALLET Pelican is known for its bombproof hard-sided cases to get your equipment safely to your destination no matter how bumpy the road. And yes, they offer tactical flashlights, headlamps, backpacks, duffel bags, and coolers among other things too. The company’s latest protective case…

You have a limited number of pockets with limited capacity. And once you fill those pockets and available belt real estate with typical everyday carry items – keys, phone, flashlight, lighter, knife, and your defensive tools of choice – you’re likely to have no room left for other items you might have to take along on any particular day. Enter the daypack. THE DAYPACK IS NEARLY UNIVERSAL. Just about everyone has one. Children use them to carry their books to school, commuters stow their laptops in them, hikers pack their lunches and water bottles in them. As the name implies, the daypack is intended to carry the things you might need short term – just for the day. It’s not a suitcase or large backpack that you’d normally use for…

It is safe to say that the bugging out concept is one of the most popular discussion points under the preparedness umbrella. Unfortunately, it is also a topic that’s rife with misunderstandings, myths, and even outright nonsense. REFUGEE STATUS Social media as well as blog posts tend to give the impression that most preppers are champing at the bit for the opportunity to bug out. I’m not sure why this is, other than it calls to mind some sort of romanticized “lone wolf” lifestyle, mostly informed by novels and movies. The reality is that evacuation turns you into a refugee for the time being. Perhaps a well-equipped one, but a refugee nonetheless. You’re exposed to many hazards and risks as you travel, such as violent attacks from others, ingesting bad…

I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been in, or emerged from a trek into the backcountry and said to myself, “I sure wish I’d had…” such and such a firearm. A little analysis of this repetitious process brings me around to acknowledge there is no correct answer to, “If I could only take one gun, it would be…” There are really but three pertinent considerations when arming up for a journey into the High Lonesome: Caliber (as opposed to brand/model of firearm), Weight and Purpose. PERSONAL PREFERENCE Let’s begin with caliber: My personal minimum after decades of life in the Pacific Northwest—where we sometimes encounter “things with teeth”—is the .357 Magnum. Loaded with heavier bullets, it will stop predators, put deer and even elk down for the count and…

I shun things that are all show and no substance. That’s especially true when it comes to the knives I select. Sure I appreciate fine art, but trinkets that dazzle the eye quickly pale in my estimation if they can’t also perform the work I demand of them. Recently I had a chance to put a couple of Flexcut fixed blades to the test. Both the Seeker and the Nomad models are attractive, yes, but not in a Hollywood phony glitzy sense. Each comes in a wooden presentation box with plexiglass lid, but don’t let that fool you. You can tell from the start these are no-nonsense blades and will see more time on the belt and in the hand than on display in those boxes. FLEXCUT SEEKER MORE TRADITIONAL…

In his book “The Natural Navigator,” Tristan Gooley points out that most of us have lost the ability to naturally navigate our terrain because of the preponderance of modern devices. We rely on the GPS in our cell phone, and we assume it’s always correct, so less and less do we tend to think for ourselves. Whether the modern device is used by a hiker, a motorist, or a someone sailing at sea, nearly everyone relies on the modern technologies, and barely at all do we rely on our own natural powers of observation. MANY NATURAL SIGNS Natural navigation is not just one thing — it is many things. It is watching the way the sun moves, observing stars, watching shadows, watching how paint weathers faster on the south sides…

Exotac and American Outdoor Guide Boundless have teamed to give one of these excellent fire-starters away. It costs nothing to enter. Just click the button below for your chance to win. The Exotac fireROD XL features a ferro rod that’s ½-inch thick. And if you should ever wear it out, replacement rods are available that simply thread into the housing. That housing is CNC machined from aluminum and it features a watertight compartment made to store four included quickLIGHT tinder tabs. Wrapped on the outside is about 12 inches of heavy duty tape. Use it to repair gear, improvise it into bandages or even use it as additional tinder because, yes, it will burn. Exotac products are used by survival experts around the world. You can see all of their…

There are numerous technology and engineering accomplishments that are rapidly advancing and useful. With the widespread use of handheld devices, portable power has been one of these advancements that has been fun to watch and experience. I have been researching and reviewing various products in this field for several years now. I have settled on Jackery as my go-to brand as I have been most pleased with their use and performance. Here are the top five reasons why I believe you should consider them: 1 WEIGHT AND SIZE The first thing I noticed when I unboxed the Jackery 1500 was how light it was. At just a hair above 35 pounds, this power station is incredibly light for such a powerful package. It has an ergonomic integrated carrying handle that makes…

Where are you going on your next travel adventure? How far away is it? What should you pack? How much time do you have? These are all good questions whether you’re an adventure traveler, a weekend vagabond, or even a bugout prepper. Just as critical is answering the question of how you’re going to get there – your modes of transportation. BE AN INDEPENDENT TRAVELER Regardless of how I travel or where I’m going, I like to remain as self-reliant as possible. That entails a lot of things: having a topo map and compass to keep from getting lost when traveling off pavement; ensuring I have the proper tools to change a flat tire on the side of an interstate highway; having a backup plan if a flight is cancelled.…

You’ll always find something in my daypack – usually some type of backpacking stove --that allows me to cook a meal or at least to boil water. Yes, there’s a lot to be said for ready-to-eat meals and snacks when you’re on the trail or down the road. I always have those available too for times when time or my location doesn’t allow for starting a fire or setting up a stove. But when I’m hiking, hunting, camping or on a long road trip by car, I like the option of having a cup of hot coffee, tea or soup to go with my ready-to-eat food, even if the weather isn’t extreme. From a survival preparation perspective, I want the capability to purify water by boiling and, because I’m often…

What should you do if you encounter a bear? Run faster than the friend who’s with you is how the joke usually goes. We’ll give you better advice in an upcoming article. Laramy “Sasquatch” Miller – yes, he’s a big guy – is the star of the Last of a Breed series on the Sportsman Channel. He keeps the skills and knowledge of the mountain men alive and well as he chronicles his outdoor adventures. We’ll talk with Laramy and get his advice on being resourceful in the wilds. Roland Welker is a skilled Alaskan hunting guide who won Alone, Season 7 that aired on the History Channel by surviving 100 days in the Canadian wilderness, outlasting all other participants. He provides us with his unique perspective on just what…