The Hybrid Athlete - a perfect model for the civilian prepper?
NOTE: This post has been written by my good friend D Drum over at Thwackster Crafting, and is, I think, some insightful knowledge on a...
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Nixieworks
- May 11
- 4 min
Which Garmin Foretrex Should I Buy?
TL;DR: buy a Foretrex 601 if you can afford it, otherwise get a 401 or 301. Buy used off ebay or tacswap In almost every photo of me in...
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Nixieworks
- Apr 4
- 4 min
"Poofies": The M65 Liner, and How To Improve It
Military surplus has a funny way of breaking the normal rules of economics. If I were to, say, manufacture and sell an exact copy of a...
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Nixieworks
- Mar 14
- 12 min
Killing of a Sacred Cowhide: Why Combat Boots Are Bad
I've got a lot of hot takes, but so far none have received as much feedback (from both sides) as this. THE TL;DR VERSION Combat boots are...
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Nixieworks
- Feb 3
- 8 min
Gear Layout: Jan. 2023 Winter Trip
I recently got back from a double overnighter in snow and cold of january in the Colorado Rockies. Surviving and thriving outdoors in the...
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Nixieworks
- Oct 3, 2022
- 7 min
FIGHTING LIGHTER: Water
Hoping to make a little series of these deep dives on specific areas of my kit and how I save weight and why I use the gear that I do....
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Nixieworks
- Jul 5, 2022
- 5 min
FIGHTING LIGHTER: Food
I get a lot of feedback (some good, some bad) about the things I pack in my LFR. To an ultralight backpacker, some of it seems odd. To an...
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Nixieworks
- May 27, 2022
- 5 min
The Nixieworks Reading List
Writing this because every time I post what book I'm currently reading, I get questions on reading recommendations. As someone who spends...
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Nixieworks
- Mar 14, 2022
- 15 min
A Crash Course on Vegetable Gardening
So fair warning: this is largely copy pasted from a powerpoint presentation I gave in February 2021. So the layout and tone might come...
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Nixieworks
- Dec 30, 2021
- 4 min
My Rural Patrol / "Recce" Rifle
Since posting your "recce rifle" seems popular at the moment, Much as I hate posting gun stuff, I thought I'd go over mine, since a...
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Nixieworks
- Sep 23, 2021
- 4 min
The Lightfighter Rig FAQ
Lately I've been getting some common questions about the Lightfighter Rig regarding things like sizing and compatibility, so I figured...
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Nixieworks
- Sep 19, 2021
- 7 min
What Goes in my HPG Kit Bag? A Gear Layout
One of the most common questions I get about my gear is an explanation of what I keep inside my Hill People Gear Kit Bag, AKA the weird...
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Nixieworks
- Jul 7, 2021
- 4 min
A Wrist Compass for Everyday Carry (That Actually Works!)
BACKGROUND I don't think I need to sell anyone on the ideal that a compass is an important tool for land navigation. It's also just a...
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Nixieworks
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
How to Fix A Broken Latch on a TA-1/PT Field Phone Case
This one's for my homies in the One Shepherd community, the Brushbeater community, or anyone else who still appreciates the value of the...
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Nixieworks
- Mar 24, 2021
- 10 min
The Lightfighter Rig: Explained
PURCHASE THE LIGHTFIGHTER RIG HERE I recommend reading this article (or at least this “Intent” section) before purchasing a Lightfighter...
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