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CONTENTS
8 44
NAVIGATION CLOTHES &
9 GPS APPAREL
14 Signal Devices 45 Pants
17 Binoculars 48 Shirts
20 Watches 51 Boots
22 Compasses 54 Jackets
58 Headwear
4 ASG BUYER’S GUIDE 2014
COURTESY OF 5.11 TACTICAL
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ASG BUYER’S GUIDE
66
25
GEAR
26 Fishing Rods
60
29 Fire
SLEEP
34 Backpacks 62 Tents
38 Stoves 66 Hammocks
69 Sleeping Bags
88
73
MEDICAL
74 Blankets
79 First Aid
82
WEAPONS
83 Firearms
88 Slingshots
92 Knives
96
SUNDRY
97 Sundry
102 Tools
106 Paracords
110
FOOD & WATER
112 Food & Water
122
LIGHTS
124 Flashlights 102
127 Lanterns
128 Headlamps
128
COLUMNS 6 LEADING OFF 130 LAST LOOK
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EDITORIAL
HOLIDAY BUYER’S GUIDE 2014
EDITORIAL
Editor-in-Chief: Doug Jeffrey
Managing Editor: Breanna Armstrong
The 3.6 AOsustdoocioart eIn Etedrinto Dr:a Dne Lveliwn iSs mFaitwhcett
Senior Creative Director: Eric Knagg
Art Director: Tracy Powell
CONTRIBUTORS
Stan Skinner, Stephanie Joplin, Dan Lewis Fawcett,
Mike D’Angona, Amber Erickson Gabbey, Torrey Kim,
Reminder Alex LaGrand, Tony Nester, Tim Ralston, Larry
Schwartz, Tori Tellem, Gary Carter, Patrick Granger,
BY DOUG JEFFREY Jason Fogelson, Jeff Zurschmeide
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NAVIGATION WHAT’S INSIDE
GPS PG 9
SIGNAL PG 14
BINOCULARS PG 17
WATCHES PG 20
COMPASSES PG 22
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ceptional systems that will keep you on the of a button. Pocket-sized for
right path. a convenient fit, it features a
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