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How to Protect Yourself From Wolf Attacks

Editor’s Note: We figured that since more states are reintroducing grey wolves, we thought that we should do our readers a solid and expand upon the wolf safety measures...

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Learn how practicing honesty and small risks unlocks practical rewards and reduces long-term stress.

Lifestyle Skillset Magazine

Small Acts of Bravery Pay Off in Real Life

When most people think about bravery, they picture something dramatic. A big stand. A bold declaration. A moment where everything changes all at once. That version of bravery makes for...

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The Correct Margarita – Doing it Right

There are few adult cocktails as popular and loved as the classic margarita. Its refreshing flavor makes hot days more tolerable and cold days more bearable. As a connoisseur of...

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SHOT Show EDC Knives: The Top Daily Carry Blades for 2026.

EDC Tactical Knives

The Top EDC Blades of ’26 Made a Showing This Year

The sheer immensity of SHOT Show is difficult to convey to those who’ve never been there. I mean, sure, you can say there’s about 19 acres of floor space housing...

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SKILLSET has your back with the perfect Valentine's Day Guide.

Lifestyle Skillset Magazine

A Practical Tactical Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is once again rapidly approaching, and for many, it arrives with a sudden, sinking realization of unfinished planning. Forget the panic. SKILLSET is here to ensure that your...

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Vosteed Vombat: Customize Your EDC To Match Your Personality.

Your EDC, Your Way: The Vosteed Vombat Changes with You

By Mitch Eckler

Quit self diagnosing and visit the emergency room.

When To Go To The Emergency Room

By Skillset Staff

Always verify information and identities using external sources, like public databases or reverse image searches

Avoid Getting Scammed on Social Media

By Hillary Romig

SHOT Show Bushcraft Knives: The Top Field Knives for 2026.

SHOT Show 2026: Vegas Trots Out the Top Bushcraft Knives for the Year

By Reuben Bolieu

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Wind and wood work together, fueling a blazing campfire that promises a meal worth the effort.

Cooking Up A Warm Pot Of Soup In Harsh Winter Wilderness

By Reuben Bolieu

What happens at SHOT Show goes right on the internet for all to see.

Skillset Goes To The Biggest Trade Show Of The Year

Cuts vs Thrusts: Which to Use During Self-Defense with a Knife.

Street Smarts: Cuts vs Thrusts—Which are More Effective?

By Michael Janich

A fully built Porsche rally race car.

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 Preview

The review and testing of the Nextorch Baton.

The Protectors’ Playbook: Testing the Nextorch Baton

By Michael D'Angona

It's the holiday season, and there are plenty of reasons to drink! With that in mind, the guys and I decided it was only right that we serve up a cup of holiday cheer in this edition of Bottom Shelf with one of everyone's favorite yuletide drinks, eggnog.

Bottom Shelf Holiday Edition: Evan Williams Egg Nog

By Skillset Staff

Knife Stopping Power: Understanding How to Stop a Threat.

Street Smarts: Three Levels of Knife Stopping Power with a Small Knife

By Michael Janich

The night market buzzes with energy as vendors showcase an array of tantalizing street foods.

Exotic Eats: Asian Night Markets

By Reuben Bolieu

February Free Gun Friday: Gerbrand Defense, Vortex, and Black Hills Ammunition

By Ana

The quiet, relentless vigilance that is the lasting shadow of Operator Syndrome.

The Psychology of Violence: What the Hell is Operator Syndrome?

By Morgan Lerette

From Lighters to Axes: The Iconic Zippo Brand Evolves with the AxeSaw

By Reuben Bolieu

From lighting the cigarette of a damsel in distress to igniting gasoline and blowing up a horde of zombies, Zippo has been there. There’s a certain magic in that flick...

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This was a pretty typical response to getting served. He’s dressed a little nicer than some of the people we served.

You’ve Been Served: What Being a Process Server is Really Like

Before I dove into the lucrative and jet-set career of being a freelance writer and editor, I spent about 15 years serving divorces, evictions, lawsuits, and other good news. My...

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5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP: Soaring Above Expectations.

Excellence in Simplicity: The 5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP Focuses on Function

By Michael D'Angona

The 5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP Knife, at first sight, doesn’t impress with noticeable bells and whistles. It offers a basic design, with a flipper-style blade deployment system, and a...

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BRABUS Big Boy 1200 Supercar

The BRABUS Big Boy 1200 Luxury Motorhome

By Will Dabbs MD

break free from the habit of measuring everyone else's success against your own.

Stop Measuring Everyone Else’s Success