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Skill of the Week: Shuffle a Deck of Cards
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Pistol Marksmanship: How to Fix 4 Common Trigger Mistakes
If you're just getting started honing your pistol marksmanship, you may have noticed that your shots are ...
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Skill of the Week: Throw a Dynamite Straight Punch
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: How to Climb a Rope
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Podcast #869: The Survival Myths That Can Get You Killed
Surviving in the wild can seem like a romantic proposition, at least as it often plays out in popular ...
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Skill of the Week: Survive Falling Through Ice
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Use the 90/10 Rule to Decide Where to Live
Whether you're moving across town or across the country, there are a lot of factors to consider in ...
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Skill of the Week: Change a Flat Tire
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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The Junk Drawer Toolbox
During my decade as a homeowner, I’ve noticed that there are a handful of tools I turn to on the regular ...
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Skill of the Week: Break Down a Door
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Shovel Snow in the Most Efficient Way Possible
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Tips for Driving on Snowy Roads
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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Podcast #848: The 5 Priorities of Short-Term Survival
While we all wonder how we would fare if we had to survive for months in the wild like Brian ...
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An Intro to the Military Phonetic Alphabet
If you’ve got a military buddy, you may have heard him spell something out using whole words that begin ...
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PSA: Get Your Winter Driveway and Walkway Clearing Supplies Now
This past week, we had our first cold snap of the season in Oklahoma. It got down to a blustery 27 degrees ...
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Outdoor Hydration Showdown: Nalgene Bottle vs. Water Bladder
It's indisputable that hydration is a top priority when you're hiking or backpacking. More debatable is ...
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How to Survive a Flash Flood
A flash flood is a sudden flood that occurs within a few hours after heavy rainfall. They typically happen ...
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Podcast #622: A Guide to Getting Off the Grid
Note: For fall break, the McKays are attempting their first familial backpacking trip. Kate and I have ...
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How to Protect Your Car When You Park It Outside
Ideally, you'd keep all your vehicles stored inside your garage when not in use. The garage ...
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Everything You Didn’t Know About the Trusty Tape Measure
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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