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Bridgford Ready to Eat Sandwiches

Bridgford Ready to Eat Sandwiches

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

When on the move for hunting, hiking, camping, or to escape a zombie horde, having a quick nutrient packed meal that requires no preparation can keep you ahead of the game and add miles to your journey.

Bridgford has created great Ready to Eat Sandwiches for those times when you have to eat on the run. The Ready to eat Sandwiches are little pockets of goodness surrounded by a sweet, soft, and moist bread wrapper.

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Leatherman Sidekick

Leatherman Sidekick

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For the first time, Leatherman is introducing multitools with spring loaded pliers.

The latest of these to hit the shelves of Sportsman’s Warehouse is the Sidekick.
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The Outdoor Trail Dehydrated Food

The Outdoor Trail Dehydrated Food

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By Dan Kidder
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Having served in the Marines, I can tell you all of the weaknesses of the military Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) or as we called them, three lies in one.

First of all, they are heavy. Because they are prepared food that has been hermetically sealed in pouches, you end up carrying all of that water weight with you. At 8 pounds per gallon, this is a heavy proposition. Next, they are bulky.

For prolonged periods in the outdoors where water is plentiful, nothing beats food that has been dehydrated.

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The Ultimate 72-Hour Kit

The Ultimate 72-Hour Kit

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By Dan Kidder
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My mother recently was getting concerned about the state of the world and met a con man who convinced her she needed his top of the line 72-hour kit. After shelling out too much money, what she got in return was a duffle bag full of junk you wouldn’t survive a rainstorm with, let alone a real emergency that required you to flee your home and head into the wilderness

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To Build a Fire

To Build a Fire

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Tools That Can Save Your Life In The Wilderness

By Dan Kidder
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Great literature is more than just enjoyment; it contains many valuable lessons on life, love, perseverance, and even survival. In Jack London’s gripping short story, To Build A Fire, the protagonist’s arrogance and foolishness lead ultimately to his death from freezing. Granted, he didn’t have access to some of the quality fire starting tools available today.

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