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Prepper PPE : Boots, Gloves, and Glasses

March 7, 2014 By Mike

Prepper PPE

In a recent post about wood burning stoves, a few kind readers were quick to point out that my list was lacking safety gear, this made me think about Prepper PPE. Now unless you lace up a pair of work boots everyday, you might not be familiar with the term PPE. PPE stands for Personal […]

Review of the Swamp Rat Knife Works Rat Shaker

March 11, 2012 By Mike

I’ve got to spend a bit of time with one of my favorite little knives the Swamp Rat Knife Works Rat Shaker. Like everything from Swamp Rat this little knife is built like a tank and yet easy to carry and use. The Rat Shaker is 1/4 inch thick and made of SR101 steel. SR101 […]

5 Questions with Patrick Burns of Arcadia Knives

March 3, 2012 By Mike

Interview With Patrick Burns of Arcadia Knives I like when you come across someone doing very cool things for themselves. Patrick Burns from Arcadia Knives is one of those individuals. Pat and I started e-mailing after he entered one of my Giveaways. I read all of the e-mails sent to me and I  noticed Pat […]

Surefire E2D-BK-, A Friday Gear Review

February 3, 2012 By Mike

Alright I’ll admit it I may have a problem  when it comes to gadgets that fit into my pocket. The Surefire E2D-BK has been riding in my pocket this week in an effort to give it a fair shake for it’s review. The light is a quality piece of gear and I really have nothing […]

Wood Burning Stove Gear

February 1, 2012 By Mike

Last night I wrote about the basics of using a wood burning stove. I thought about it a bit more and there is some gear I would recommend to anybody getting into wood burning. Welding Gloves, a basic set of fireplace tools, a Steel Ash Bucket, a Flue Thermometer, and a Cast Iron Steamer help […]

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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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