You’re in the middle of the woods, you went for what should have been a short walk from camp, the sun is setting fast, and you can’t remember how to get back to camp…You went for a day hike, decide to make a campfire to make lunch over, but you forgot matches…You’re about to send…
The Gear Guys are thankful for you, our readers and followers, as we really enjoy sharing our adventures with you. Thank-you for following along with us as we explore and learn what the best gear is to get home and alive! Gear Dad is very thankful for Gear Mom! Visit her blog here Savurbks.com She is…
The Gear Guys have a “Save a Dive Kit” for SCUBA diving; it has all the needed o-rings, dry suit seals, and miscellaneous tools neeeded to repair each piece of equipment. When we have a breakdown on the shore or out on the charter boat, we have a kit that can turn an emergency into…
Time Frame: early November 2018 Location: 3 miles off the west shore of Lake Michigan Depth: 122 feet below the surface Water Temperature: 45 degrees Fahrenheit Mission: explore the shipwreck, enjoy the experience, and be all geared up!
When making the packing list for the next adventure, I always try to find a reason to pack my favorite cast- iron skillet. I know in terms of gear it is considered very heavy, and so many of the articles we read point to the rule of lighter is better when it comes…
On New Year’s Eve of 2017, The Gear Guys thought it would be an awesome idea to spend the night in the middle of the woods while it was -5 without the windchill factor. Little did we know that it would turn out to be a slightly painful experience. This all occurred in the deep…
An important part of any weekend away or a larger planned trip is a good hot meal or the necessary cup of coffee. Choosing the correct stove to get this done is crucial, and sometimes, well most of time with the Gear Guys, we need indestructible gear as we like to venture deep into…
The Nitecore P12 flashlight has been tested by The Gear Guys over the past two years and has proven itself worthy very many times. We have used and abused this flashlight while hiking in the woods, walking on a sandy beach, walking on a frozen icy beach, while freezing during a winter camping expedition, and…
Gear Son recently added a new knife to his collection – the Benchmade Saddle Mountain Skinner. Since I haven’t had this knife long enough to give you a full review, I will be giving my first impressions and an overview of the knife. The Saddle Mountain Skinner is a beautiful fixed blade knife that comes…
The classic Evo Snowshoes were given to the Gear Guys as a gift three years ago which has allowed three seasons of vigorous testing. MSR Evo Snowshoes Environment, Conditions, Duration of Testing Location: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan (Lake Superior shore line, off trail in deep woods, groomed trails, deep powdered snow, flat and steep inclines…
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