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FEATURES
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DANGEROUSLY DEPRIVED
What Happens When You are Hungry, Thirsty and Tired
By Will Dabbs, MD
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PADDLE OUT OF YOUR PREDICAMENT
Consider Canoes and Kayaks
For Emergency Transportation
By Dana Benner
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PREPARE FOR THE KILLER COLD
Winter is No Time to Be Without a Plan
By Christopher Nyerges
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REALISM ON THE RANGE
Practice Real Shooting Scenarios
to Become a Better Shot
By Dana BennerHOW-TO
74
A BACKYARD FULL OF BADASS
Tips For Building Your Own
Shooting Range
By Brian M. Morris
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GOATS CAN BE HEROES TOO
Barnyard Multitools Answer
Many of Your Homestead Needs
By Brian M. MorrisREVIEWS
22
THE CUTTING CREW
Two Great Slicers From
Bark River Knives
By Jim Cobb
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BATTLBOX LEADS THE WAY!
Serious Subscription Survival Boxes
for All Levels of Adventure
By Michael D’Angona
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KLYMIT HAS YOU COVERED
Warm and Compact, Versa
Blankets Serve Multiple Functions
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