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The Apocabox — A Nifty Way to Encourage Self-Reliance

SnoMan November 3, 2015 5 min read
The Apocabox — A Nifty Way to Encourage Self-Reliance

After several subscribers on my YouTube channel recommended it, I got a subscription for Creek Stewart’s Apocabox. I’ve done dozens of product reviews, but this is the first time I’ve done an actual box-opening video, where I hadn’t examined the…

Boker Magnum Lil’ Friend Micro Neck Knife

SnoMan July 16, 2015 2 min read

I finally got a neck knife. I had never seen the need for it, but my wife and boys got it for me, and it’s so convenient and practical that I’m now ready to recommend it. It’s the Boker Magnum…

Hilleberg Mesh Inner Tent

SnoMan July 7, 2015 2 min read

Hilleberg is a great tentmaker. For my birthday, my boys bought me a mesh inner tent to go with my Nallo 3, and so I demonstrate its cool features and setup. The inner mesh tent is a modular addition to…

ESEE Knife Comparison

SnoMan June 9, 2015 4 min read

If you are looking for a new fixed blade knife, I don’t think you can be disappointed with an ESEE, and with a wide range of available sizes and features, there is probably one suited to any purpose a knife…

Solar “Air” Lantern

SnoMan March 3, 2015 2 min read

Here’s a useful gadget: The Solar Air Lantern from SurvivalFrog.com. I’m not selling it; I only mention it because I think it’s pretty useful, and I’m going to give away a couple in a few days. A simple pressure switch…

Wool Vest and Jacket Prototypes

SnoMan February 10, 2015 5 min read
Wool Vest and Jacket Prototypes

When it comes to overall performance, I think wool and other natural fabrics are simply better than synthetics. It’s not because I’m an eco nut; it’s just that they work better for me for my climate and lifestyle. I still…

The ESEE 5 Survival Knife

SnoMan January 6, 2015 5 min read

The ESEE 5 is not a knife for the faint of heart. It’s a quarter-inch thick, tough as a Russian wrestler on steroids (is there any other kind?), and weighs a full pound. If the swiss army knife is a…

ESEE 3 Long Term Review

SnoMan June 10, 2014 8 min read

Ethics Statement: I have not received any products or compensation from ESEE Knives. I purchased this knife and its accessories. I do occasionally receive free products from manufacturers for review, with the understanding that anything I say about them will…

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