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Fenix PD22UE Review

November 23, 2015 By Mike

Fenix PD22UE

    Fenix PD22UE (Ultimate Edition) Review The Fenix PD22UE (Ultimate Edition) is an absolute beast of an EDC flashlight! Combining the new Cree XP-L LED emitter, with the raw power of Lithium-Ion battery technology, Fenix has created a winner. For those of you not familiar with Li-ion batteries they are now all the rage […]

My Everyday Carry Kit (EDC)

November 12, 2015 By Mike

Everyday Carry Kit

Everyday Carry Kit Since my Everyday Carry Kit (EDC Kit for short) was such a big hit on Facebook the other day, I decided to step up and write a more detailed post about it. A few words about what an Everyday Carry Kit is and what it is not. An EDC Kit is a […]

Getting Started With Water Storage

September 1, 2015 By Mike

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YouTube Gear Reviews

April 29, 2015 By Mike

YouTube Gear Reviews

YouTube Gear Reviews Well it seems like it has been forever since I’ve managed an update here on The Backyard Pioneer, I felt compelled to do a little something. Since the birth of son number 2 things have been a bit crazy around “ye olde homestead”. Who knew that throwing one tiny screaming hellion in […]

Kershaw Emerson CQC-8K Review

February 24, 2015 By Mike

Kershaw Emerson CQC-8K

Kershaw Emerson CQC-8K The Kershaw Emerson CQC-8K is an interesting knife. When I initially got it I eagerly ripped into the box and pulled it out. I was a bit taken aback by it’s Funkiness. It is sort of homely, and I was thrown by the chisel grind, which was as dull as a butter […]

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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.

Recent Posts

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  • Dutch Oven Peaches And Dumplings
  • Camp Cooking Tips #2
  • Dutch Oven Chicken And Dumplings

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