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Combat veteran and master engraver Hank Robinson in front of his truck.

Metal Engraving Wizard, Hanro Studios

Meet Army combat veteran Hank Robinson, Owner and Master Engraver at Hanro Studios. Hank Robinson of Hanro Studios Q: Give us a little history on your background, and then lead into your military service (unit, combat deployments, etc.). A: I am the son of a retired sergeant first class. I

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Having practical skills can be invaluable for surviving the next pandemic. Learning basic first aid, food preservation, and emergency communication can equip you to handle unexpected situations. These skills not only enhance your self-sufficiency but also increase your ability to help others, fostering a spirit of community resilience.

How to Survive the Next Pandemic

Everyone is panicking; people are pushing and fighting each other at Costco for the last rolls of toilet paper or the last gallon of milk. The chaos is spreading faster than the virus itself. Public transportation has stopped running. Surviving the next pandemic in a panicked society will be harder

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Elevator mechanics spend much time in confined areas and confined spaces.

Claustrophobic Jobs: Pushing the Limits of Man

Fear comes in many forms. For some, it’s spiders; it’s heights, and still, for others, it could be flying, public speaking, or even clowns. However, for one in eight people in the United States, it’s claustrophobia or the fear of enclosed places. Being confined can trigger intense panic, anxiety, chest pains, and difficulty breathing. For the remarkably high number

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Marcus Torgerson writes about modern-day masculinity

Be A Man: Marcus Torgerson

Today, I am excited to share insights about a remarkable new book penned by my personal friend and contributor to SkillsetMag, Marcus Torgerson. The book, titled “Be A Man: What The Firetruck Does That Even Mean?” has been a long time in the making, and it addresses themes that are

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The 2025 Reunion Truck Show had a lot of classic Chevy trucks.

The 2025 Reunion Truck Show

Listening to the Bangles on your Sony Walkman, you stride down the halls in a pair of classic Vans, the sound of the music echoing in your ears. With a sense of freedom, you slam the door to school open, rushing out to the parking lot where your buddy waits

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Self fullfillment is the true answer to happiness.

How to Avoid Complacency on the Road to Self Fulfillment

The world does not care about you. It does not care about your weaknesses, dreams, excuses, or fears. It will keep existing long after you’re dead and gone. What can continue living and thriving alongside the world, though, is the legacy you leave for others. So common in the modern

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The New Mexico prison Riot was the most deadly in U.S. history.

Skillset Looks Back at the New Mexico Prison Riot

February 2 and 3rd, 1980, mark a bloody day for the New Mexico State Penitentiary. On these dates, the most brutal prison riot in American history took place. During the New Mexico prison riot, prisoners were able to take over the prison completely, 12 officers were held hostage, and there

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Step by step on how to pick a lock.

How to Pick a Lock for the One Time You’ll Need It

Covert entry can mean the difference between life and death, and knowing how to pick a lock could get you out of a jam. I’ve been locked out before by my wife. I also have a toddler and a wife who takes that child’s naps very seriously, and banging on

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The author slept on a pole bed insulated with a closed-cell foam pad and heavy truck tarp.

Enhancing Your Outdoor Experience with Camouflaged Shelters

Shelters are awesome! As a kid, I crafted epic hideouts from scrap wood, branches, and overgrown plants while playing hide-and-seek. This is an interest, a habit I never grew out of. Who thought several years later, I would teach and use these skills for my camp and adventures in the

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