The Bison Company Airlighter

The Bison Airlighter takes making a fire to the next level. These people took the idea of a regular old lighter, added a ton of horsepower and went ahead and turbo charged the thing for good measure. I was a bit skeptical of the Airlighter at first, but after using the tool, I definitely like … Read more

Make Your Own Char Cloth

Char cloth is some super handy stuff that you can use to get a fire started. Mine are made from old 100 % cotton T-shirts, although any 100 % natural fiber cloth will work. Char cloth is fabric that has undergone a process known as pyrolysis. This process converts fabric into a slow-burning fuel that has a … Read more

SockGuy – Spread the Love on Valentine’s Day

With Valentine‘s Day on the horizon, you might be looking for some different and great gift ideas. SockGuy is here to help with some love for the feet of your special person. Stylish, comfortable, unique socks are Sock Guy‘s specialty. My wife and I have been wearing several styles of socks from SockGuy and our … Read more

Soto Pocket Torch XT

I‘ve had my eye on the Soto Pocket Torch XT for a while now. When camping, it’s a good idea to carry a few items for fire starting because fire can be such an essential thing for survival. I personally carry a ferro rod, char cloth, a fire piston, some homemade fire starters, and a … Read more

REI Trail Stool

Instead of perching on the closest log or rock, I decided to get a proper place to sit when outdoors. My day job took me to a city large enough to accommodate 2 REI stores, and I took the chance to check out a variety of lightweight options. I found the visit to the store … Read more