Sign up for the Deer Camp Newsletter Get everything from whitetail news and opinion pieces, to advanced hunting tactics and cutting-edge gear reviews. “HERE we go again!” Although Bob’s shouted exclamation was not inappropriate, there was nothing funny about the situation, as we all, literally, held our hats and hoped for the best. But further conversation was extremely difficult above the noises of the wind, slapping waves, and the courageous outboard motor. Almost like a fighter’s haymaker the squall had struck, causing our heavily loaded boat to take water with each malicious wave. To make matters worse, the canoe, which…

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Well past midnight one day this spring, three police officers pulled up to a nightclub where a man was stomping on a young woman lying on the sidewalk.The officers stopped the attack and arrested him, according to a police report. It was the kind of assault police might encounter on almost any night in almost any city.But one detail stood out to police officer Xavier Jimenez, who wrote the report: “There was approximately 15 national guard members in the area on routine patrol who did not take any action.”President Donald Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops to Washington last…

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Get everything from whitetail news and opinion pieces, to advanced hunting tactics and cutting-edge gear reviews.There’s a pattern emerging in the world of trophy whitetail hunting. It’s how two of the greatest bucks of all time were taken last season, and it’s how the world record may be shattered this fall.I’m no gambling man, but I’d bet the title card to my four-wheel-drive (if I had one) that the all-time world whitetail record is going to be broken this fall. And I bet I can predict where the buck is going to come from and who is going to take…

The weather swings seem wilder than usual this year, but you can be sure the sales will come regardless. Presidents’ Day has been a big sale day for high-ticket items for a while, usually focusing on mattresses, appliances, and TV closeouts after the Super Bowl.Lately, these big sale days have bled into other categories that are more closely aligned with survival and prepping. Outdoor gear gets thrown in as winter starts to wind down. Solar panels and power stations will join any sale they can. Firearms, emergency food, and power tools round out the best categories to find prepping deals…

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A sailor assigned to the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy faces multiple charges, including murder and manslaughter, following the shooting death of another sailor earlier this summer. According to a recently released charge sheet, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez is accused of killing Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6. He allegedly pointed his service pistol at his head and shot him. The two men were aboard the Kennedy serving as part of the ship’s in-port security forces during the incident, USNI News reported. Afterward, Rodriguez was placed in pre-trial confinement before being released…

The single largest domino effect of disasters and emergencies is a power outage. Weathering a power outage can be easy if it only lasts for an hour or two, but when it continues, it can threaten your food security, water access, and temperature regulation. Many people also rely on power for medical reasons. Luckily, power stations perform better than ever for emergencies and offer high-capacity energy storage at prices that are much more affordable. Unfortunately, finding the best power stations for your needs during an emergency can be a tough task.This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best…

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Zombies are often considered a worst-case scenario, and we even planned for undead outbreaks in the military. While prepping for zombies isn’t exactly practical, it can be motivating and a means to an end with general preparedness. Plus, people can prepare however they want for whatever they want.I’ve found zombies intriguing for a long time. The popularity of zombies has exploded over the past 15 years, with video games, movies, and long-running TV shows filling out the niche. Even before that, I helped develop military plans for zombie outbreaks, remembering that there is a difference between ‘impossible’ and ‘improbable’.In this…

Peanut butter powder is a great way to add some low-fat protein to the pantry. Peanut butter has plenty of uses, and adding the powdered form to your food storage can make sense. Powdered peanuts aren’t always made the same way, so you’ll run into a variety of tastes, nutrition profiles, and shelf lives between the various brands. The best peanut butter powder is the one that maximizes these qualities without breaking any budgets.This is where we come in. We got our hands on a variety of peanut powder, compared them, taste-tested them, and now the results are in: the…

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Portable and handheld fans have been around for thousands of years, but have had significant improvements over just the past few years. The best camping fans now give us high air speed, low fan noise, efficient battery use, and are versatile for many applications. Portable fans have been evolving with battery technology, so there is a wide range of lightweight fans to consider from different brands.This is where we come in. We’ve tested a variety of camping fans, compared them, and now the results are in: the overall best, a highly portable option, and a solar fan ideal for tents.…

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Extracted is a TV series from Fox (streaming on Hulu) that takes 12 amateur survivalists with two teammates each out to British Columbia to compete for $250,000. The survivalists are monitored by their teammates from a command center, where the team attempts to help them with supply drops and instructions. The team can also hit the big red button, extracting the survivalist, which is where the show’s name comes from.Survivalism takes a backseat to drama in this series, since it pits teams against each other and relies on the struggles of the amateur survivalists for suspense. Still, despite the inexperience…

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Oil lamps have been around for thousands of years, and they haven’t completely given way to modern lighting technology. Their low-tech appeal can bring ambiance to a table or provide lighting during power outages and emergencies. There is a range of sizes, brands, and features to consider when you’re looking for the best oil lamp.I bought several oil lamps to test and add to my collection, and I’ve been reviewing them for several years now. I measured their light output with a light meter, verified their oil capacity with measuring cups, and used them both indoors and deep in the…

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