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	<title>The Desert Dog Journal &#187; Field Craft</title>
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		<title>Pocket Survival Kit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you carry a pocket survival kit when you are in the field?  You probably should.  It&#8217;s all too easy to get lost, hurt, or separated from your gear, and to find yourself in a no kidding survival situation.  It happens all the time and a simple pocket kit can make the difference between life [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/packing-for-a-day-hike-revisited/' rel='bookmark' title='Packing for a Day Hike Revisited'>Packing for a Day Hike Revisited</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/survival-101/' rel='bookmark' title='Survival 101'>Survival 101</a></li>
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		<title>What to Bring for your Dog on a Hike</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/07/what-to-bring-for-your-dog-on-a-hike/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dogs on the Trail]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a quick rundown of gear to consider if you take your dog hiking.


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/packing-for-a-day-hike-revisited/' rel='bookmark' title='Packing for a Day Hike Revisited'>Packing for a Day Hike Revisited</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/09/pocket-survival-kit/' rel='bookmark' title='Pocket Survival Kit'>Pocket Survival Kit</a></li>
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		<title>Lost Hiker Does it Right</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/11/lost-hiker-does-it-right/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Field Craft]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a link to the story of Ross Mason, a hiker that got &#8220;lost&#8221; in the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico earlier this month.  Ross was a little unprepared for the trip, had a little bad luck, and took one wrong turn on the trail.  Like most hikers unfamiliar with the desert, he underestimated [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/packing-for-a-day-hike-revisited/' rel='bookmark' title='Packing for a Day Hike Revisited'>Packing for a Day Hike Revisited</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/09/pocket-survival-kit/' rel='bookmark' title='Pocket Survival Kit'>Pocket Survival Kit</a></li>
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		<title>Seven Tips for Starting a Campfire</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fire making is an essential survival and backcountry skill, and like any skill, you need some basic knowledge and lots of practice!  Here is video and a few tips to help you get that campfire going.


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/survival-101/' rel='bookmark' title='Survival 101'>Survival 101</a></li>
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		<title>Packing for a Day Hike Revisited</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/packing-for-a-day-hike-revisited/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/packing-for-a-day-hike-revisited/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My recent day hike into Redfield Canyon Wilderness highlighted that not all day hikes are created equal and safety considerations dictate that the prudent hiker will pack accordingly.  A couple of months ago I posted Packing for a Desert Day Hike.  The article outlines the gear I carry for a typical out and back hike, [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/07/what-to-bring-for-your-dog-on-a-hike/' rel='bookmark' title='What to Bring for your Dog on a Hike'>What to Bring for your Dog on a Hike</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/09/pocket-survival-kit/' rel='bookmark' title='Pocket Survival Kit'>Pocket Survival Kit</a></li>
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		<title>Survival 101</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/survival-101/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you pack for a hike?  Survival principles provide a good guide for gear selection and insure that you are properly equipped if something goes wrong.


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/11/starting-a-campfire-basics/' rel='bookmark' title='Seven Tips for Starting a Campfire'>Seven Tips for Starting a Campfire</a></li>
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		<title>Super Cat Alcohol Stove</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/super-cat-alcohol-stove/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/super-cat-alcohol-stove/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After my trip up Mt Lemmon last month I realized I had to cut some gear weight.  The first target was my stove, so I decided to build a Super Cat alcohol stove.  This is an easy project for any hiker looking to lighten their load.


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/08/stove-review-vargo-triad-versus-super-cat/' rel='bookmark' title='Stove Review: Vargo Triad versus Super Cat'>Stove Review: Vargo Triad versus Super Cat</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/11/homemade-stoves/' rel='bookmark' title='Homemade Stoves'>Homemade Stoves</a></li>
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		<title>Gear Review:  Leki Trekking Poles</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/07/gear-review-leki-trekking-poles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/07/gear-review-leki-trekking-poles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I've always been a fan of walking sticks.  Of course, when I grew up that meant hacking down a sapling that just happened to be the right size and then hauling a couple of pounds of wood around with you.  That's not very politically correct in our more enlightened days.


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		<title>Gear Review: Ursack Bear Bag Initial Impressions</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/07/ursack-bear-bag-initial-impressions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/07/ursack-bear-bag-initial-impressions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently purchased an Ursack &#8220;Bear Resistant Food Bag&#8221;.  I haven&#8217;t had it out in the field yet, but wanted to give a quick review.  First the specs: My intended purpose:  General animal &#38; varmint bag for local trips. Material:  Ballistic Fabric &#38; high tensile strength cord Volume:  650 cu in Weight:  8 oz (bag); 10 oz [...]


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		<title>Packing for a Desert Day Hike</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/packing-for-a-day-hike/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/packing-for-a-day-hike/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what do you carry for a day on the trail?  I&#8217;m a bit of a boy scout so I tend to overpack and prepare for the worst.  My basic philosophy is to assume that every day hike will turn into an overnight.  Here is my basic kit (you can get most of this stuff [...]


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