If you are going camping or hiking, then there is a good chance you are going to be miles from any sort of help, particularly medical help. While a good first aid kit can only help to stabilise any serious injuries, they are always handy for those minor scratches, bruises, and insect bites.

Soldiers and hunters have one thing in common: They need the best outdoor equipment to survive. In fact, the true test of an outdoorsman is his taste in equipment. What does of equipment does he use? What brands are his favorite? And how does he use what he has?