The 1911 handgun is an amazing firearm that was originally used in the United States Armed Forces in 1911. The reliability of this firearm made it a mainstay for many decades to follow. In fact, … Read more
There are many types of outdoor saws out there, and this is doubly true when looking at the wide array of different work saws, camping saws, or even survival saw options that are out there. … Read more
There are many different types of camp saws out there. If you’re looking for a specialty saw to help with some serious landscaping or a good survival piece that can help increase your chances of … Read more
Admittedly I don’t get out to the firing range nearly as much as I’d like. A few hours of target shooting really brings me back to my days in Scouts. The concentration and experience learning … Read more
I am a huge fan of pike fishing, but it does require a little bit more planning than your average fishing trip. You can’t just grab your fly fishing net, a carton of worms, and … Read more
Spring is right around the corner, or if you’re in a state like Iowa you enjoyed two weeks of it before 3rd winter showed up for a week, and that means aside from yourself plenty … Read more
One of the things that I almost always forget to pack when I go camping is a good portable camping table. It is like I forget how much easier it is to cook and have … Read more
Coral snakes are one of the most interesting venomous native to the United States, and the only venomous snake species that is not a pit viper. While rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins all fall under … Read more
Jon and I get a lot of request for guest posts – and we don’t even answer most of them. We then reject more than we accept, because anyone who reads our blog knows, we … Read more
Nothing can ruin an outdoor event, BBQ, cookout, or camping trip faster than not having any protection from the rain, the sun, or the bugs. So, when you need a quick shelter for your next … Read more
You have two choices when it comes to picking out the perfect reel for your fishing rod: open faced reels or closed face reels. While Jon and I have traditionally been all about the open … Read more
Many of us have a special preference, some type of gear that we feel really attached to based on what we grew up with, and I feel that way about open faced spinning reels. While … Read more