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class=excerpt-excerpt><p>Today we&rsquo;re going to talk about the new endurance trend that is both practical and great for Long Steady distance cardio, along with what kind of bag you need to do this activity. It&rsquo;s called Rucking, or ruck marching, and the only gear you need is a Ruck Backpack and something to add weight to &hellip;</p></div><a
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class=excerpt-excerpt><p>Many people are under the belief that everyday carry (EDC) enthusiasts are those who spend most of their time in the wilderness, which is the reason why they need tools, gadgets, and gizmos that come in handy when needed. This could not be farther from the truth. The stuff that we carry in our pockets &hellip;</p></div><a
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class=excerpt-excerpt><p>For the emergency prepper, the harsh cold months are a season staple. While you can prep yourself for an emergency by building a backyard bunker or a survival garden, there&rsquo;s very little that can be done to shield one&rsquo;s self from the teeth-chattering cold, or is there? Portable heaters that run on electricity are a &hellip;</p></div><a
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class=excerpt-excerpt><p>If you have a prepper in your life, then you want to make sure that when you buy them a gift, it is something that they will love and use. I have put together a list of the top 14 gifts for preppers, as this will make shopping for holidays or their birthday a lot &hellip;</p></div><a
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src=https://griddowntools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rendered-6.jpg srcset="https://griddowntools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rendered-6.jpg 1920w, https://griddowntools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rendered-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https://griddowntools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rendered-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https://griddowntools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rendered-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 599px) 300px, 270px" class="size-mv_trellis_3x4_low_res size-ratio-mv_trellis_3x4_low_res wp-image-2658 lazyload" alt="Winter Survival Gear Feature Photo" height=135 width=240 data-pin-media=https://griddowntools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rendered-6.jpg id=mv-trellis-img-8 loading=lazy data-trellis-processed=1></figure></a></div><div
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class=excerpt-excerpt><p>Preparing for a grid-down emergency in the winter is different than preparing for one in warmer weather. To make sure that you have the best chance of survival, you need to pack high-quality winter survival gear. I know that it can be a little daunting to find the items that you need on your own, &hellip;</p></div><a
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class=excerpt-excerpt><p>While most people think of a flashlight as something that they keep tucked away in a drawer or closet until they lose power at home, there&rsquo;s one kind of flashlight that you need to keep with you when you venture out of your home and that&rsquo;s a tactical flashlight. I get asked a lot &ldquo;what &hellip;</p></div><a
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