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Jonathan Kilburn

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    American-Made Outdoor Gear

    • byJonathan Kilburn
    • August 20, 2022
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    A few months ago, I set off on a mission to acquire essential backpacking gear for the best…
    Rocks underfoot may not be the best environment to build a shelter, though proper water drainage and brick make this potential shelter site worthwhile. Tarp blocks possible wind entering from holes in fence. Short overhang gives additional wind resistance when needed.
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      AGAINST ALL ODDS: Urban Survival Sheltering

      • byJonathan Kilburn
      • April 3, 2019
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      Many books and classes teach the importance of building and maintaining a shelter in the wild. Harvesting deadfall,…
      Minuteman puts out a lot of heat in a very small area. Cast iron works incredibly well with the stove. While this may limit portability even more, it adds to stove’s overall efficiency and safety.
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        AGAINST ALL ODDS: Portable Emergency Stoves

        • byJonathan Kilburn
        • January 19, 2019
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        More survival and camp stoves are on the market than ever before. They range from large, heavy tent…
        Two throwsticks author carries have varied purposes. Different shapes allow for a different type of flight and impact strength. One throwstick has traditional pattern.
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          Long-Range Throwsticks

          • byJonathan Kilburn
          • October 12, 2018
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          The use of sticks to hunt small and medium game is thoroughly documented. Throwstick variants have been found…
          Mini-Cache makes perfect option for self-built fire kit, with more than enough room for tinder and fire materials.
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            AGAINST ALL ODDS: VSSL Survival Kits

            • byJonathan Kilburn
            • June 16, 2018
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            A plethora of survival kits are on the market catering to a series of unique needs. Companies like…
            Primal Gear offers VForce .245 take-down arrows. They hold up extremely well to repetitive use and screw together with little effort.
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              Primal Gear Survival Bow

              • byJonathan Kilburn
              • April 17, 2018
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              The skills of our grandparents and great-grandparents are being forgotten and lost faster than they can be written…
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                Against All Odds: ESEE Knives Survival Kits

                • byJonathan Kilburn
                • February 20, 2018
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                Months ago, I started looking for the best packable survival kit. Searching high and low brought many results,…
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                  The Cutting Edge: Katz Knives Avenger

                  • byJonathan Kilburn
                  • February 20, 2018
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                  Katz Knives opened its doors in 1991, producing a range of factory knives and cutting tools from Japan,…
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                    Weapon on Four Wheels: Escaping the Kill Zone

                    • byJonathan Kilburn
                    • November 4, 2015
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                    It’s pretty far removed from mainstream thinking to consider a vehicle a defensive tool. We view our vehicles…
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