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Pheasant Hunting at V1 Ranch
I am a little conflicted writing this blog post because I really want to keep this place to myself, ha-ha. This Veterans Day we were able to take advantage of a great opportunity to hunt at V1 Ranch, located on Palomar Mountain just north of San Diego, California.
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Cold weather/High altitude camping. Part 1
As winter approaches us there are a few things we must change about our pack out and preparation for camping or backpacking. Number one is its going to be cold and with that brings a whole new dynamic to our kit shall we say.
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Fall Hiking
I guess this is a little late but not because we are based out of San Diego and all so seasons really is not our thing. Alas summer has come to an end and we are starting up fall. Upside if anything though that means some cooler temps and more hiking!
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Camp Fire Sleeping
Camping and camp fires go hand and hand, those iconic images of American Frontiersmen with their bed rolls laid out by the fire are iconic.
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Hill People Gear's Tarahumara
My Tarahumara pack has a special place in my heart when it comes to gear it was one of my first pieces of gear from Hill People Gear that started me down a road of gear addiction and now a great business relationship as we proudly carry their products.
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Trail Meals
"Just because we are sleeping like peasants, doesn't mean we need to eat like peasants!" If you have ever hiked or camped with me, you no doubt have heard me say this! There are plenty of options for sustenance on the trail, and I am a man of variety. I don't like to eat the same thing over and over and over, just ask my wife.
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Trail Hydration 101
Hydration when on the trail is a constant process that begins far before you even step off on to the trail. What we are covering here is how to avoid many of the pit falls even experienced hikes make.
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Exploring Kernville
Last month I had the opportunity to take a quick trip to Kernville California an amazing little town backed up to the Sequoia National Forest. Located roughly four and a half hours from San Diego Kernville makes an excellent weekend getaway for Southern Californians, offering many recreation and relaxation opportunities. While the town its self might be small there is a lot of adventure to be had.
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Tomahawks
Well this review kinda happened by accident… Basically what happened was we were getting ready for the Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous in Warner Springs so that Friday our buddy Matt from Farmington Crates and I set out to build some tomahawk targets for the event.
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Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous
April 7-9 was a special weekend for us because it marked the second annual Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous...
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