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7 Beginner Prepper Mistakes To Avoid

February 19, 2015 By Mike

Beginning Prepper

Beginner Prepper Mistakes Beginning Preppers can be a curious lot. They are usually filled with a new sense of purpose and urgency, and throw themselves into their new hobby/lifestyle with vigor! Unfortunately this can lead to a lot of fumbling and mistakes that waste time and resources. These are the 7 Beginning Prepper Mistakes To […]

Cold Steel Ti Lite Review

January 8, 2015 By Mike

Cold Steel Ti Lite

Cold Steel Ti Lite Review The Cold Steel Ti Lite leaves me with mixed emotions. How can a knife totally lacking in common sense features keep me entertained for so many days? It satisfies none of my main criteria for an EDC Knife well, and yet it keeps finding it’s way into my pocket. 4-inch […]

Homemade Venison Shepherd’s Pie

January 5, 2015 By Mike

Vension Shepherd's Pie

Homemade Venison Shepherd’s Pie Homemade Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally a Lamb dish but Venison works equally as well. I guess we could call it Hunter’s Pie but Venison Shepherd’s Pie will do! Filled with vegetables and a hearty broth Homemade Venison Shepherd’s Pie is a great Winter comfort food to fill and warm you on […]

Foursevens Preon Review

December 9, 2014 By Mike

Foursevens Preon

Foursevens Preon Review The FOURSEVENS Preon is an amazing piece of EDC gear! With the Foursevens Preon I’m taking my first steps into the rabbit hole that is modern LED flashlights. This tiny flashlight is packed with enough technology to satisfy the serious gear geek yet is fairly straight forward to use. 2.95 inches overall […]

Bacon Wrapped Venison Backstrap

December 1, 2014 By Mike

Bacon Wrapped Venison

Bacon Wrapped Venison Backstrap is quite possibly my favorite meal that I make from a deer! It easily rivals the finest filet mignon, but it needs careful attention so you don’t dry it out! I figure I spent enough hours sitting in the woods freezing my butt off I might as well take the time […]

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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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