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The Gerber Shard

February 19, 2012 By Mike

Gerber Shard

Gerber Shard The Gerber Shard is a neat piece of gear. I got one for Christmas and it has become a favorite piece of Every Day Carry Gear. Taking up no more space than a regular key chain the Gerber Shard is a 7 tool dynamo. It has 2 sizes of flathead screwdrivers, a Philips […]

Choosing a Chainsaw for the Long Haul

February 18, 2012 By Mike

If you heat with wood or have a lot of land to clear a chainsaw is an indispensable tool. It is a big purchase and and choosing wisely can save you money, time, and aggravation down the road. With that being said their is only two brands that I can really get behind and they […]

Running a Wood Burning Stove

February 8, 2012 By Mike

I’ve mentioned in the past that heating with a wood burning stove for the past 5 seasons, this is how I run my stove, your experiences may differ but, this is what works for me. Seasoned Wood is a must! I feel that proper use of a wood stove starts with properly seasoned wood. I’ve […]

Supervolcano:Eruption, A Book Review

February 7, 2012 By Mike

Supervolcano:Eruption Book Review With my predilection for apocalyptic fiction Supervolcano: Eruption by Harry Turtledove helped me to scratch an itch. I’ve read a few of Mr. Turtledove’s works as his usual genre is alternate history (he wrote a very good series on the what-if of The South winning the Civil War), with Supervolcano:Eruption he hits […]

Do the world a favor and raise a capable kid.

February 6, 2012 By Mike

The neighbor’s kid ran out of gas on a mild Winters’ day and you would of thought the Yellowstone Caldera (sorry, I’ve been reading a novel about it) was blowing it’s top. My neighbor, a capable man in his own right, had to take time out of his day to go and bail out a […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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