Author: Richard Douglas

Richard Douglas is a long time shooter, outdoor enthusiast and technologist. He is the founder and editor of Scopes Field. Columnist at The National Interest, Cheaper Than Dirt, Daily Caller and other publications.

In the midst of the COVID pandemic, the market shifted and the sales of gas masks skyrocketed. Preppers aren’t the only ones buying the protective headgear anymore, so if you’re one of the prospective owners of a gas mask this list is for you. Any serious prepper survival kit should include a gas mask or air filtration system of some kind. While there’s no telling what might happen, being able to breathe despite chemicals and radiation seems like a good idea. CBRN-certified gas masks can do just that. Each individual should first analyze what they are prepping for. Do the…

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COVID-19 isolated yet freed us at the same time. Before COVID, most Americans dreamed of traveling the world. But even after lockdowns, Americans are beginning to realize their travel dreams CAN still happen after remote work became mainstream. Why pay for expensive rent and be stuck in one place when you can live rent-free and travel anywhere? That’s why van life is booming right now. But is van life the best solution? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably chosen van life. But I have found a far better (but massively underhyped) option: truck life, made possible with creative truck…

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