Review of the Spec Ops T.H.E. Pack. T.H.E. stands for “tactical holds everything” (and probably a lot more!). Designed primarily for military/tactical and outdoor use, this backpack might very well be the perfect travel bag. Sized perfectly to fit in the overhead compartment on a plane. Solid material. Excellent craftsmanship. I hope to get many [...]

Quick demonstration of how to use a CD as a signaling mirror. I suspect many people, especially survivalist/outdoorsy types, are familiar with this method, but I wanted to see how well it works for myself by aiming it at my iPhone. Works pretty good!

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL: The Basics — DEATH VALLEY MAGAZINE.

And fallen leaves shimmering in sunlight upon the forest floor. Illuminating the path.

Hiking the Cross Timbers Trail Originally uploaded by whuddafugger http://www.cedarbayou.com/cross_timbers.asp

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while hiking today. It jumped on my face and landed on the top edge of my glasses as I was ducking under some fallen branches. In a panicked reflex, freaked out action, I smacked myself in the face and broke my glasses. Good thing I had some duct tape to do a quick field repair. [...]