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CELEBRATING OUR 41ST ANNIVERSARY 1984-2025

Monthly Archives: January 2023

  1. How Military Camouflage Gear Was Designed

    man standing in forest wearing military camouflage

    The concept of camouflage is nothing new. Animals large and small have long used the natural designs and colors of their coats to blend into their environment and hide from predators and prey. Ancient Greeks and Romans camouflaged their fleets by painting their vessels in different shades of blue and green to blend into the horizon on the water. Military camouflage gear came much later. Keep reading for a brief history of camouflage in the military and how it became the leader it is today.

    Mud: Nature’s Camouflage

    Before camouflage became standard in the military, soldiers all over the world were vulnerable, visible targets because they wore brightly colored uniforms. We’re all familiar with the British wearing their iconic red military uniforms of wars past. Native American raids in colonial America were so successful in part because they utilized nature’s camouflage: mud. Mud had long been used to mask the scent of hunters, and so it was the perfect tool for ambushes as well.

    19th Century

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  2. How to Pack a Bug Out Bag

    man walking in forest

    Packing your bug out bag is one of the most crucial steps you can take to be prepared for anything that life throws at you. Filled with essential supplies, a bug out bag is your key to surviving off the grid for at least 72 hours. While the concept seems simple enough, choosing the right gear that should be packed often isn’t as easy. It can be stressful trying to determine your bug out bag must-haves and how to pack your bag for maximum efficiency.


    Well, that’s where we come in. We’ve done it already. So today, we’re going to walk you through how to pack your bug out bag so you’ll always be ready, no matter what life throws at you.

    Only Pack the Essentials

    One of the biggest obstacles that many encounter with their bug out bag is overpacking. It’s easy to add item after item, causing it to overload. The heavier your bug out bag, the harder it will be to carry when you’re on the move. When thinking of how to pack a bug out bag, it is critical to only pack the essentials. This means packing

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