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PurifiCup: My Initial Impressions

May 30, 2012 By Mike

Unfortunately I’ve been traveling a  lot for work lately and haven’t had time to do any cool Backyard Pioneer projects. I was lucky enough to have a chance to check out the PurifiCup, a neat water purification system using nano-silver technology. I had mental images of some grand adventures into the Catskills to give the […]

Surefire G2X Pro Dual-Output LED Flashlight- Gear Review

May 17, 2012 By Mike

  I’ve wanted to do a write up on the Surefire G2X Pro Dual-Output LED Flashlight so here is my gear review. I got this light for Christmas and it has become a staple of my Get HomeBag. It is light to carry and casts an amazing amount of light. PRO’s- This flashlight weighs next […]

The Twenty Year Plan For My Ruger 10/22

May 8, 2012 By Mike

Now, the Ruger 10/22 is a fine little rifle and has served me admirably as a plinker and small game gun for longer than I care to admit, but it is time to correct a few mistakes I made in my youth, so now I unveil The Twenty Year Plan for my Ruger 10/22. I’ll […]

Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker- A Gear Review

April 30, 2012 By Mike

If you use knives for work, hobby, or in your garden the value of a sharp knife can’t be under estimated and the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker will keep them sharp and therefore is worthy of a gear review. Spyderco Sharpmaker First a bit of a story on the need for a sharp knife. As a […]

Maxpedition Mongo Versipack- Gear Review

April 18, 2012 By Mike

Maxpedition Mongo Versipack

Since my Maxpedition Mongo Versipackappears in so many of my pictures I felt it was time to do a gear review on it. I initially got this bag as my “Manly” diaper bag but it has morphed into my everyday carry bag. It forms the basis of my Get Home Bag, but it has become […]

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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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