Carl Dayton

I've always loved the outdoors and have heard the call of the wild, so to speak, since a young age. Big-time camping, hiking, backpacking, and traveling enthusiast, I'm always up for another adventure or another activity that gets me away from the desk and out to enjoy the world. An Eagle Scout with an incurable case of outdoor wanderlust, this blog was a natural labor of love and personal expertise. Hope you enjoy it!

Best Machetes Reviewed

Machete sticking in the ground in a field

Sure, Jon and I don’t spend much time in the jungles. In fact between the two of us I’m the only one who has been in the jungle and that was once. The one on … Read more

Quick Hitter: Wild Zora Soups Reviewed

6 packets wild zora soup packets

This is a quick product review of Wild Zora’s soups – great for camping, hiking, and backpacking. If the name Wild Zora looks familiar then chances are that you read our review of the best … Read more

Best Open Face Fishing Reels for 2022

Close up fishing reel angler in background

Jon and I both grew up using open face reels whenever we went fishing, to the point where I didn’t even know there were other options until I was already in junior high school and … Read more

The Best Hiking Boots for Men Reviewed

hiking boots on porch overlooking country

In my opinion it’s really hard to argue against hiking being the perfect way to spend a day, a weekend, a week…maybe even longer. There are few ways to see naturally beautiful country while getting … Read more

The Best Hiking Shoes Reviewed

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As good as a sturdy hiking boot can be for a solid day of hiking, especially over uneven ground or particularly challenging trails, sometimes you need something that is less concerned about a hefty weight … Read more

Best Fishing Hook Sharpeners Reviewed

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True made up stat: Aside from muskie, dull hooks are the #1 cause of psychotic breaks in fishermen while out on the water. Think about it – you guzzle the morning coffee in the early … Read more

Best Winter Hunting Boots Reviewed

snowy field pine forest in distance

You don’t need me to tell you that there are many challenges to any given hunting season. For those of us who live in four season territory that includes wet snow piling up on the … Read more

Best Gunsmithing Books for Beginners

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If there’s one thing you need as a gunsmith, whether you’re just looking at getting started or are a twenty year old hand, is a library. There are so many different designs, gun types, gun … Read more