Located far away from the South Rim crowds, this hike on the Hermit Trail to Dripping Springs is one of the great Grand Canyon hiking adventures. The Hermit Trail is an engineering marvel, once paved with sandstone slabs when it was built in 1911 for tourists. At the end of the hike you reach a unique hanging garden spring, tucked into a remote corner of the Canyon. It’s not a very long hike but it’s challenging, with steep climbs and narrow sections.
In March 2018, I was playing volleyball and broken my 5th metatarsal, a small, weight-bearing bone in my foot. When I went into for an X-ray, the doctor told me that it was the most frequestly broken bone in the foot and that “95% of people heal up just fine in about 3 months.” I felt pretty good knowing that I just had to reduce my use of the foot, go to PT, and wait.
Three weeks later I returned to his office for another X-ray of the broken bone. My doctor looked at it for a bit, turned to me, and said, “No worries. 85% of people heal up just fine in about 3 months.”
85%? I thought it was 95% three weeks ago?
It turns out, I’m in that top 5% of people. Yay me.
Present Day
Months went by and the X-rays continued to show no healing of the bones so we scheduled surgery to put a small screw into my foot. And YES, like a true geek, I asked for the screw to be made out of Vibranium or Unobtainium so that I could get some super powers. Unfortunately, the doctor had not heard of either of these metals (sorry Marvel Universe).
I’ve used forearm crutches for years and know their pros (easy and quick) and cons (hurts arms/hands, can’t carry anything, and is exhausting). When I first broke my foot, I borrowed a knee scooter from a friend. While it worked, my thighs and back hurt from using it, I couldn’t carry anything, and I almost face-planted after taking corners too quickly several times.
The iWALK 2.0 is a knee crutch (shown below). It straps onto your leg and allows you to move around like you are on a “pirate peg leg”. I bought one and, within 5 minutes (I was a natural!), I was walking around on it.
I cruised around the office with it on but…but…it was missing something….BLING!
The Bling
The truth is that I knew I was going to be in this iWALK during the BSidesLV, BlackHat, and Defcon cyber security conferences and that I’d be around a large number of, well, geeks like me. So I wanted something technical to point at.
Some lights.
Some…sounds.
Something. Anything!
Adafruit.com is my preferred site for “electronic bling”! I have come to love their products and the helpful tutorials they have to get me started.
I wanted to add lights and other things to the iWALK but didn’t want to go full Raspberry Pi on it. I was not thrilled coding up an Arduino for the task either so I scoured the Adafruit web page hoping for inspiration. It did not disappoint.
Oh, I was in heaven. Did you see the 10 NeoPixels that are built-in to the device? Sound and light sensors. Accelerometer! Speaker! All for $25?
I was happy and resigned myself to learning the Arduino code necessary for this device…but wait. The Circuit Playground CAN be programmed using Arduino code. But it also can be programmed using CircuitPython and via a web page (https://makecode.adafruit.com/). Hmmm…. via a web page. Let’s look into this more.
See, I love Python as much as the next person, but in my creations, I love being able to explain to “normals” (non-geek people like my family and people I meet outside of work and cons) how things work. So not having to show them IDEs or Vim and long lines of text code is helpful to backing up my claim that “anyone can do this”.
The “Programming” Web Site
Let me show you how absolutely easy Adafruit has made programming these Circuit Playgrounds. In a separate tab or browser window, go to https://makecode.adafruit.com/.
Press the “New Project” button (shown below).
Now you are at the simulator screen. You don’t even need to buy a Circuit Playground Express to play around with it!
Arrow 1 below shows the simulated device that you can press the buttons on, watch the LEDs light, and listen to.
Arrow 2 shows how you drag a puzzle piece from the palette over to arrow 3 in the code area. Adafruit has a huge number of blocks that can be used. If you (or your kids) have ever used MIT’s Scratch (https://scratch.mit.edu/), then you will be right at home dragging puzzle pieces from the left to the right and putting them in loops and button press objects.
If that isn’t enough for you, you can customize what your code does using Javascript. Arrow 4 translates the blocks to Javascript code (and translates Javascript to Block code).
Oh this was not only going to be fun but easy too!!!!!! Every time I made a change to the web page code by dragging objects into the loops on the right, the simulator on the left reset and I could run the code in the virtual environment.
The Circuit Playground Express was nice as the heart/brains of my creation, but I needed other things.I wanted to be proud of this creation. I wanted LOTS of lights, sounds, WiFi, and so much more!
3D printer for the case (although later I found out that Icebreaker Mints cases are the perfect size for this!)
USB phone chargers – 4, 2600mAh (I wanted them to be able to be cycled in and then recharged)
The Plan
I figured I’d:
Mount the NeoPixel Jewel in the middle of the front of the brace.
Cut the 1m of NeoPixel strips into 2, .5m strips and run them along either side of the front of the brace.
Mount the USB power supply on top with the switch facing up so I could power on and off easily.
Mount the ESP8266 next to the USB power supply as there was nothing to really do to that aside from turn it on.
Mount the Circuit Playground Express in the 3D printed case I modified from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2585702. I used the tinkercad.com web site to add some holes to the walls of the case to allow for wires to pass through.
The M3 screws, bolts, and stuff were to secure the wires from the various NeoPixels up to the Circuit Playground Express.
Create a program where I could control the different light sequences and such from the buttons on the Circuit Playground Express.
The Outcome
I had so much fun playing around with this over weeks. I still tinker with pieces of it or the code. Here’s a short video with some of the features displayed.
What else does it do?
There is a sound meter that listens on the Circuit Playground Express and then graphs the sound levels down the NeoPixel strips on the legs (louder sounds go closer to the ground).
It makes the Mario Bros “cha-ching” sound that Mario makes when he collects a coin when I step (generate a G-force > 1G).
The ESP8266’s sole purpose is to broadcast a WiFi access point with a specific name. Not going to tell you what it is. Hopefully, people at the cons I’m going to will see it and come find me.
I have it configured so that the last 10 lights on each NeoPixel strip light up white to act as a headlight so I can see where I’m walking at night or in clubs.
The code for this got quite complicated but I stuck true to my “I wanna do it all in the makecode website”. Below is a picture of the code and a link to it (https://makecode.com/_by6Prk8ptioK). As I mentioned, this is a work in progress, and I’m constantly tweaking the codes. That link and the pic below are for a static set of the code.
Pictures of the project pieces are below.
The Conclusion
I’m looking forward to showing these technologies off to people over the coming 8 weeks of use. Hoping I’ve maybe inspired you to go grab a Circuit Playground Express or write some MakeCode. Let me know!
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Worried that your kid cannot read a map? Want to teach children some basic map reading skills quickly and effortlessly? Find out how learning map navigation can be useful for your child’s education and how you can make learning fun.
In the era of GPS navigation, the actual map reading skills are becoming a thing of the past, something only a few young people can do. If however, you are terrified by the idea of your kids being pushed around by robots, you may want to teach them some essentials while they are still young. It’s no secret that even educated adults occasionally lose their way simply because Google keeps rerouting their trips. And if you want your child to actually use his head when searching for an optimal road (as opposed to relying on the tech alone), get your toddler sun hat ready — we’re going outside for map reading and land navigation lesson!
Explore your immediate environment
One of the surest ways to start with your child’s map reading lessons is to combine theory with practice. Even though our learning modalities differ, visual learning combined with short field-trips is surely the easiest way to teach your kid navigation essentials quickly. For starters, print out a detailed map of your immediate environment. It can be anything — from several neighboring houses to a larger area, including parks, some shops, etc. As long as your child knows this neighborhood, it’s going to be easy for them to compare the actual reality with a printed map version. Sounds an easy start, right?
Learn to decipher map symbols
When your kid understands the basics of how map navigation works, it’s the high time to explain a bit more theory. One of the surest ideas on how to improve map reading scores is to start small. In a way, a map is nothing but a simple drawing with symbols. Some of these symbols — like rivers, pools, etc. will be instinctively understandable for your child. Others, like roads and railways, will need more explaining on your part.
So, once you’ve walked through your neighborhood, come back home to learn some theory. Don’t push it, though. For younger kids, too much info in one day can be overwhelming. So, it’s better to start with your theoretical map reading practice the next day.
Take a longer road trip with a map
The next stage of reading map coordinates is another field trip — this time, a longer one. Take a weekend trip someplace and teach your kid map reading as you drive. If you want to speed this process up a bit, you may also have the child compare online map routes with a printed map version. Just your like your first mini field trip out, this experience is going to be fun, visual, and pretty much self-explanatory. Besides, no matter how useful reading a map for kids maybe, you should not completely discard tech education. Your child will have a chance to compare an online map with a printed one and, eventually, should be able to plan one’s itineraries better.
Turn map reading into a game
There are plenty of ways to make map reading practice fun. You can print out a larger map of your area and mark places you’ve already visited. If you travel with kids, this map can be even larger. Mark the places you’ve already seen with flags, stickers — anything your child likes and can relate to. This will only make the whole experience more rewarding.
Or, you could draw a map of your immediate neighborhood and start a treasure hunt. Such an idea will take a bit of time, patience, and preparation on your side, but it will definitely be exciting for the child. If you’re somewhat a lazy parent (and who can blame you?) and do not want to bury coins in the park, how about asking your child to hide the treasures for you to find them?
Finally, you can always try the easy way out and download a couple of interactive apps. Stack the States, for example (available both on iOS and Android), comes at just three bucks but can teach children plenty of things about map navigation and US geography. Once you’re there, you may want to check out other applications for children. There are plenty of tools that can make you rethink the whole education process and make learning fun.
Do you think map reading skills are vital for children? Or would you rather go with today’s flow and have children rely on tech alone?
Author’s bio: Beatrice Callan is a former elementary school teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience, Beatrice is currently a stay-at-home mom of two and a part-time blogger. She specializes in children’s psychology and education. An active advocate of interactive learning, Beatrice endlessly searches for ways to make education fun and game-like.
If you’re just getting started with building your own Bug Out Bag, I would HIGHLY suggest taking my FREE 5-DAY Bug Out Bag Challenge HERE. Every day, for 5 days, I’ll email you one 5-minute training video. We will discuss 5 of the most important Bug Out Bag categories, including how to choose a backpack. By the end of the 5-day training, you’ll have gathered together some of the most important items for building your own 72-hour disaster survival kit.
The terms “Bugging Out” and “Bug Out Bag” have grown increasingly popular over the last decade and a half. Numerous books (including my own), movies, documentaries, magazine articles, blog posts, and YouTube videos have covered the subject of the Bug Out Bag in magnificent detail. Sometimes, the representation of a Bug Out Bag seems a little more fantastical than practical. Just one Google search about how to make and pack a Bug Out Bag can lead someone down an expensive and time-consuming rabbit hole. Regardless, the truth of the matter is this: No matter who you are, where you live, or what potential threats may exist that could force you to leave your home in a state of emergency, there are essential items that you need to have packed in a kit designed to get you (and your family) through 72-hours of independent survival. This kit is called a Bug Out Bag.
Bug Out Bag Essentials for a 72-HOUR Time Period
Before we get into it, let’s define our terms, so you know where my head is on the subject. A Bug Out Bag is a pack filled with all the essentials one needs for 72-hours of independent survival. It’s important to put a timestamp on your Bug Out Bag. Most victims of large-scale natural disasters who are forced to leave their own home are able to find safety within a 3-day window of time. Choosing a 72-hour prep window allows you to better control the size and weight (and cost) of your Bug Out Bag.
When it comes to the idea of abandoning your home due to a sudden and imminent threat, it shouldn’t be that much of a stretch for you to understand the validity of such a concern. If you’ve turned on the news in the last few years, you’ve likely noticed the onslaught of wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes that have battered the U.S. and its territories alone. Now more than ever, it seems that there are multiple instances of mass devastation taking place—everything from floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, and even volcanic eruptions have displaced thousands upon thousands of Americans. These natural disasters decimate roads, vehicles, homes, and hospitals. Often in these circumstances, resource supply chains like food, water, electricity, and fuel become extremely limited or all together unavailable. In certain situations, this could mean death for some.
The essential items contained in a 72-hour Bug Out Bag can be priceless resources for you. Beyond natural disasters, the geo-political status of our world is highly unpredictable. With soaring amounts of debt, unstable economies, and military/political tensions ever-increasing, it’s not hard to see that natural disasters might not be the only cause for a sudden emergency. War is always on the horizon, but it’s not the only threat from humans. Dams burst, infectious diseases get spread, power plants fail and meltdown, pipelines rupture or explode, hazardous waste or cancer-causing materials get leaked into ground water and drinking water supplies, etc. Humankind has not perfected anything, so anything created by humans is subject to error that could yield devastating, fatal results.
Best Bug Out Backpack
There isn’t a backpack brand or style That I would consider the best for a Bug Out Bag. In fact, I suggest most people start with a backpack they already have at home, even if it’s just an old school bookbag. It is important, though, that it be a backpack. You can always upgrade to nicer one later. If you’re just getting started in your quest for how to make a Bug Out Bag, the best one isn’t the one that’s perfect or made from the best material—it’s the one that’s DONE and ready to grab at a moment’s notice. Below is a link to the backpack I currently use as my personal Bug Out Bag:
Essentially, there are 12 Categories of gear, tools, and other items you should consider when packing your Bug Out Bag. I’ve highlighted each one below:
Bug Out Bag Essentials # 1: SHELTER
I keep shelter very simple. I pack a lightweight backpacking/hiking tent. Bugging Out is all about getting from POINT A (somewhere dangerous) to POINT B (somewhere safe). While I love sleeping in the wilderness in stick-built shelters or under a tarp, I have no interest in doing so during a Bug Out scenario. I want to be DRY, out of the WIND, and have a bit of PRIVACY. And, I want all these as quickly and with as little effort as possible. The best option is a tent. For a FREE CHECKLIST of all the items you want to consider when buying a Bug Out Tent, be sure to sign up for my 5-DAY Bug Out Bag Challenge, and I’ll make this available to you on DAY 1.
Your shelter category should also include sleeping gear, such as a sleeping bag and ground pad.
Bug Out Bag Essentials # 2: WATER
Large scale natural disasters are notorious for contaminating municipal water sources and knocking out power that allows well pumps to run in more rural areas. Having BOTH fresh drinking water and a reliable solution for sourcing water from lakes, streams, ponds, or other sources in route to your destination are bare necessities to keep in your Bug Out Bag.
I recommend at least 1-liter of fresh drinking water per person, per day, already packed into a Bug Out Bag. For now, I’d suggest using whatever containers are available to you—even if it’s just bottled waters from the grocery store. As you flesh out your kit with a little more detail, you may want to consider a hydration bladder, which integrates into your backpack. This makes carrying up to 64-ounces of water very convenient and easy. I’d also recommend a metal container, which gives you the option to boil in the field if necessary.
In addition to fresh drinking water, you want to pack a reliable way to source more while en-route, if necessary. The best solution for this is a lightweight water filter that filters out Protozoan Cysts and Bacteria. My recommendation for this is the SAWYER Mini Filter System which can be found here: https://amzn.to/38n3Lb7 This is an affordable, lightweight solution that I’ve used countless times in the wild. It functions as a straw and it is simple to use. You can pretty much scoop water out of any natural water source in North America and be confident that you won’t get sick. It does not filter out heavy metals and chemicals, so don’t scoop up water from the rear parking lot of a metal foundry.
Bug Out Bag Essentials # 3: FIRE
When it comes to your Bug Out Fire Kit, you want a GUARANTEED way to make fire. Luckily, this is CHEAP and SIMPLE. Pack 3 things:
3) PET BALLS: PET Balls are cotton balls mixed with Petroleum Jelly. This is the best fire starter known to man, and you can make them right at your kitchen table for almost no money. Take my 5-DAY Bug Out Bag Challenge and I’ll show you how to make them myself. Have you signed up yet????
Bug Out Essentials # 4: FOOD
Bug Out Meals should meet the following 3 criteria:
1) OPEN AND EAT: You should be able to open and eat the meal WITHOUT any prep whatsoever. No adding water, no heating, no mixing, no nothing.
2) LONG SHELF LIFE: Remember, you’re going to be putting this food in a backpack and leaving it in the closet. You don’t want to choose meals that will spoil quickly. Choose meals with at least a 6-month shelf life.
3) HIGH CALORIE: While Bugging Out, you’ll need to put fuel on the human furnace. Leave the rice cakes at home and pack meals that will fuel your body with calories.
Personally, I pack 9 CLIF BARS for my 3-day Bug Out. 3 meals for 3 days = 9. I know that sounds like hardly any food, but I’m OK with that. I hate heavy backpacks, and food is HEAVY. I’ll live. Other foods that would work for a Bug Out Bag are tuna packs, single serving SPAM packs, peanut butter packs, and beef jerky.
Bug Out Essentials # 5: FIRST AID
My BOFAK (Bug Out First Aid Kit) is the only kit in my Bug Out Bag that’s gotten BIGGER as I learn more about survival and study real life disaster scenarios. While there is a slew of items that could go into a BOFAK, I’ll keep this simple by listing the SIX necessities that most people DO NOT PACK BUT SHOULD:
When you’re dirty, tired, stressed and weak, your body has more trouble fighting off infection. In a Bug Out Scenario, when access to medical professionals or facilities might be limited, it’s a good idea to keep as clean as possible. Your hygiene kit should include some quality wipes, a toothbrush, some antibac, and soap at the bare minimum.
Bug Out Essentials # 7: CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
One could argue that the ability to properly dress yourself for the environment in which you’re headed is your most important survival skill. I always say that God gave us brains, not fur. A lot of thought should be given to the clothing that you A) WEAR OUT OF THE HOUSE during a Bug Out and B) PACK INTO YOUR Bug Out Bag. You should consider what you’ll need when bugging out in the dead of winter and heat of summer and how this gear affects your pack and space requirements. Beanie hat, gloves, wool socks, boots, poncho, windbreaker, base layer?
Bug Out Essentials # 8: TOOLS
Your Bug Out Toolkit is one that serves an infinite number of functions. From cutting wire and hammering stakes to turning bolts and repairing gear, the need for basic hand tools during a Bug Out Scenario cannot be underestimated. At an absolute minimum, these tools should include a quality fixed-blade knife and a quality multi-tool. I’ve listed the ones I suggest below.
Another tool to consider is a folding saw. I’ve used the Bahco Laplander for years and it’s a great saw. Here’s the Amazon link if you want to check it out: https://amzn.to/2t8z3CC. I’ve found saws to be a fantastic tool for cutting firewood and shelter poles. It’s an invaluable tool in the woods and a true luxury in a Bug Out Bag if you have the space & money.
Bug Out Essentials # 9: SELF DEFENSE
Large scale natural disasters bring out the best—AND WORST—in people. While some people will travel from all the way across the country to help those in need, others will take advantage of our public defenders and first responders being overwhelmed. They will use the cloak of chaos that a large-scale natural disaster presents to loot, rob, steel, and prey on the unprepared. It is an unfortunate truth of every large-scale natural disaster. If you’re serious about prepping a Bug Out Bag, then you should take self defense into consideration. There are two categories of self-defense: LETHAL & NONLETHAL. I’ve made this very simple by listing a few options below:
LETHAL SELF-DEFENSE:
· HANDGUN: I personally use a GLOCK 19 (9mm). I pack the gun with 1 magazine + 2 extra magazines. Using a handgun safely requires practice and experience. If you don’t want to or aren’t interested in putting in that time (or are otherwise not interested in LETHAL self-defense), NONLETHAL options may be better suited for you.
NONLETHAL SELF-DEFENSE:
· PEPPER SPRAY: There are a wide variety of pepper sprays on the market. They are very effective at deterring and stopping an attacker. I’ve always been a fan of Tornado Pepper Spray. Here is their Amazon link if you want more details: https://amzn.to/2RHAz92
· BEAR SPRAY: I personally carry Bear Spray as a deterrent. We have a lot of Grizzly Bears in Indiana and I don’t want to be caught off guard at the latrine with my pants down. The brand I use is: https://amzn.to/38roN8A
Bug Out Essentials #10: DOCUMENTATION
Secret document pouches that easily hide below clothing.
If you’re leaving your home because of a large-scale natural disaster, then it’s not hard to imagine it might not be there when you get back. It’s important to take several pieces of important documentation with you, just in case. Having these documents will go a long way to helping you get your life back in order. I keep all of these in my safe and will grab them on my way out the door. Some documents to consider having ready to go are:
· Driver License
· Social Security Card
· Passport
· Birth Certificate
· Pet Vaccination Records
· Insurance documents
· Account Numbers/Passwords
In a recent interview with a family who “Bugged Out” from a Hurricane in Texas, they found it impossible to get CASH. Not only was everywhere closed, but the power was out and the ATMs that did work were out of cash. The lesson here is to include CASH as a part of your documentation stash. You might now be able to get some for a few days.
If your pile of documents feels overwhelming, scan the least important ones and put them on a thumb drive to take with you.
Bug Out Essentials # 11: ITEMS TO CONSIDER THAT HARDLY ANYONE THINKS OF
For simplicity, I’ve kept this article straightforward and to the point. Listing 100s of items does nothing but cause people to put off the project of Building a Bug Out Bag. The important thing is to get the key items I’ve mentioned above into a kit. However, there are a slew of other items to consider. I discuss many of them in my FREE BUG OUT BAG TRAINING but wanted to mention a few of the more interesting ones below.
Sillcock Key: A Sillcock Key is a wrench designed to turn on the water spigot at the outside of commercial buildings like office complexes and school. They have a special spigot so that any random Joe Schmo can’t access their water. It requires the use of a Sillcock Key to turn it on. This tool is available at local hardware stores (or on Amazon here https://amzn.to/2LLZEvL) for just a few bucks. This could be a viable option to get water in a Bug Out. It is technically stealing, which I’m not condoning, but maybe you can drop off a few dollars after it’s all said and done.
Faucet to Shower Converter: This is basically a rubber gasket and hose that can be pushed over a faucet to turn it into a shower. Although I like the option of a shower, I’m less interested in that than the idea of being able to direct the water from faucet. I spoke with a couple once who couldn’t fill up their water bottles at a rest stop because they couldn’t fit them under the faucet head. They ended up using a dirty dustpan. Having a little tool like this could have made a huge difference, so I always mention it now. Here is an Amazon link: https://amzn.to/38tR0vo
Small Prybar: A prybar is one of those things that’s hard to improvise in the field. Most often, people just end up trying to use their knife and break off the tip (I’m guilty of that). They’re perfect for prying open windows and even busting locks (pad or door). It’s a handy tool to have around. I carried one in my BOB for a while, but have since taken it out because of weight, but I still like to mention it. Here’s a link to one if you want to see: https://amzn.to/2RIaMxx
Leukotape: Leukotape is a German product that is designed for athletes. It’s a medical tape that sticks to skin, no matter what. I use Leukotape as a part of my blister kit to prevent and/or protect blisters. I used to use Moleskin, but this product works far better. Here’s the Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2RSGDM7
Headlamp Flashlight: A headlamp is an indispensable piece of kit in any Bug Out Bag. It allows you to work or travel in lowlight or dark conditions hands-free. I’ve used many different brands over the years, but my favorite is Petzl. The Tikka is a great model and can be found here: https://amzn.to/38u9VpZ
Battery Backup for Cell Phone: Even during a large-scale natural disaster, our cell phones are STILL one of our best options for long-distance communications. Texting is more reliable when the networks are overwhelmed with callers. Not only should you keep a wall and car charger in your BOB, but an external battery backup is a really smart idea, too. This is one of the heaviest items in my kit, and it’s worth every ounce. I use the Anker PowerCore ( https://amzn.to/34btLD1 ) and it can charge my phone up to 7 times before it needs recharged. This is invaluable during a Bug Out Scenario when the power might be knocked offline or when you’re on the go.
FINAL THOUGHTS
When all is said and done, there is no perfect Bug Out Bag. My personal pack has changed several times over the last 20 years as better gear and products have come to market, and as my tastes have changed. I have no doubt that my current Bug Out Bag will look different five years from now. If you haven’t gathered it yet, this whole endeavor about building a Bug Out Bag is about peace of mind—knowing that you have what you need available to you when you need it. Outside of that, it’s a fun project! I hope that something I’ve shared with you has helped you in your search to find the right items for your bag or maybe it has inspired you to start prepping your own!
Be sure to sign up for my FREE 5-DAY BUG OUT BAG CHALLENGE where I’ll send you one 5-minute video each day for 5 days and teach you about some of the most important items that need to be in your kit.
When the balloon goes up and you suddenly have to think about cooking your food either away from home or in your home without your current stove working, this will be the podcast you were glad you didn’t miss. Drew picks Doc’s brain about all things camp stoves from high tech tiny wood burners, to liquid gas, compressed gas, dual burners, and even the backyard grill. Whether bugging in or bugging out, there is a stove for your situation and Doc Montana has already thought it through.
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