I purchased this setup brand new in the spring of 2020.
Then the world went nutty.
Fast forward a few years & my situation takes me offshore & I won't have a chance to use this awesome gear.
The tent has never been pitched, the stove has never been fired.
My use case was hunting & recreation...
I blew out one extra tuff boot like that too. But to be fair I was digging holes for concrete footings everyday for a week & stomping on a shovel with that foot. Also kneeling a lot & constantly bending that toe. The other 2 pairs have held up fine being worn daily for a few seasons.
Extra Tuff deck boots. Tall enough for moderate muck. I have the full size boots for deep stuff. The deck boots are my go to, for daily wear around the property, sailing, hiking, hunting, etc. Lightweight & comfy.
I have too many knives. Two of my most used are from Esee. The Esee 4 & Izula pair together nicely. Utilitarian workhorses that cover all tasks. Some of the best productions knives you can get. Come with nice kydex sheaths with good retention & wide low profile clips. Made in Oregon I think...
32oz stainless steel Klean Kanteen. It's all dented up & scorched black from cookin on coals. Offers redundancy for boiling water if my stove fails or I just don't wanna bring it. Also serves as a heater. On cold nights I boil water, slip the bottle into a wool sock & put it at the foot of my...
I was asking nra4life what safe he has that wouldn't burn in a fire. Graffunders are awesome but still have a limited fire rating. I would question how important the "surprise" for your husband is & consider getting him involved in the research & decision. Otherwise, pay yer momey & take yer...
The SO courthouse is definitely a Goldilocks shelter. The vertical walls increase headspace while reducing required footprint in timber. It sheds wind well for a wall tent. I have one that's been set up and used only once if you're interested. I'm heading out of country for a while & am in the...
Approaching 4 years sober myself. Didn't like being controlled by something & feeling like a helpless bitch. No judgement on others but that was my self talk. So I stepped up & took control. Within 6 months the desire was gone. Just lifted right off of me. It was a mental shift. Instead of...
No sugar, no artificial shit, grass fed whey isolate, no soy... Jocko pretty much nailed it. Many others out there that almost have a good product but... Soy. Watch out for that soy boys.
Not the greatest pic, but it captures the sense of place. Was out with my chainsaw on a brisk winter day cuttin up a fallen oak tree. I turn around & the herd is just hanging out watching me. Stuck around for an hour or so. There's a few bulls back there somewhere