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Spyderco Endura 4 FFG Review

August 9, 2014 By Mike

Spyderco Endura 4 FFG

Spyderco Endura 4 FFG Review The Spyderco Endura 4 is already one of my favorite EDC knives so when I saw the Spyderco Endura 4 FFGI knew it would be joining my collection of EDC Gear. What I didn’t know is how much I would truly enjoy this knife. The addition of a Full Flat […]

Lightweight EDC For Summer

August 7, 2014 By Mike

Lightweight EDC

Once the warm weather rolls around I get tired of carrying my regular EDC (Everyday Carry).  As much as I love my big hard use folders like the Benchmade Contegoand the Spyderco Manix 2 XLthey just don’t ride well in a nice pair of cotton shorts. A full size multi-tool like the Leatherman Charge TTibecomes […]

Benchmade Contego 810 Review

July 21, 2014 By Mike

Benchmade Contego

Benchmade Contego Review If you have been reading The Backyard Pioneer for any length of time you know that I have a bit of a problem when it comes to things made of steel that are sharp and pointy. So it should come of no surprise that a Benchmade Contego 810   followed me home […]

3 Pieces Of Gear To Add To Your Hurricane Preps

July 6, 2014 By Mike

Huricane Preps

With the first named storm of the 2014 Hurricane Season ripping up the Atlantic seaboard it is a good time to look at your storm preps. I would like to share with you 3 pieces of gear that made life just a bit easier for us during the extended power outages we had following Hurricanes […]

Motorola Two Way Radios For The Prepper

April 14, 2014 By Mike

Motorola Two Way Radios

Communications in a disaster situation are an important part of any Prepared Families basic plan. Motorola Two Way Radios provide a lot of bang for the buck, and like any good recommendation from The Backyard Pioneer they are useful in non disaster situations as well. The Motorola MJ270R radios have a lot of functionality in […]

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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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