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Project Phoneix: Mossberg 500 for Home Defense/Preparedness

September 17, 2013 By Mike

Mossberg 500 Shotgun

Mossberg 500 My Home Defense Mossberg 500 which I have affectionately named Project Phoneix is back for another go around here at  The Backyard Pioneer (Check out Part 1 and Part 2) . I recently read an excellent article of shotguns on Ed That Matters and was inspired to pull the old girl out of […]

Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk: Gear Review

September 16, 2013 By Mike

Estwing Tomahawk

Wait a minute did  Estwing actually make a full blown tactical tomahawk and put it out on there in Home Depot’s everywhere? Surprisingly the answer is,yes, on both counts! The Estwing Tomahawk is a pretty interesting combination of tactical and practical. It combines the advantages of a tactical tomahawk with the excellent ergonomics of an […]

Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack- Gear Review

September 10, 2013 By Dan

Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack

I had been looking for an everyday carry bag for a while when Mike gave me a ring and said he had a bag for me to review. He was already running a Maxpedition Mongo Versipack when he received the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack shown below. Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack Never one to turn down the chance […]

The Backyard Pioneer / Arcadia Knives EDC Blade Prototypes are here!

July 25, 2013 By Mike

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Camp Chef 38″ Dutch Oven / Camp Table: A Gear Review

July 5, 2013 By Mike

Dutch Oven Cooking

  If you follow me on Facebook or Pinterest, you have seen plenty of pictures of the Camp Chef 38″ Dutch Oven / Camp Table already, but now it is time I gave it a serious Gear Review. Disclaimer: Camp Chef sent me this table as part of a Sponsorship Package for my aPORKalypse event. […]

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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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