review Archive
Preparedness
This review on the Nebo PAL was published a couple of years ago. Thought it would be worth another look…… I got the Nebo Pal in my Christmas stocking …
Preparedness
I posted this a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed doing the test. As crazy as some of the crap on infomercials might be – the TacLight actually …
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I’ll be quick and to the point: Buy it. I reviewed this portable solar panel previously and am sharing it again. It’s still available and a great deal. I’ve …
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7-week tent review on the OneTigris COSMITTO 2 Person Backpacking Tent – Free Standing Lightweight Waterproof 3 Season Camping Tent. I did the initial first impression review back in …
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During my recent visit to Prepper Camp my buddy and I stayed at a cabin a few miles from the event. There was a really nice fire pit and …
Preparedness
While many of us are still sweltering in the heat winter is fast approaching. Part of winter prep’s should be redundancies surrounding alternative heating methods should the power go …
Preparedness
As part of the building a survival kit series, I ordered the Ontario Air Force Survival Knife. I received it yesterday and was shocked with what came out of …
Preparedness
I’ll be quick and to the point: Buy it. I’ve dabbled with small solar kits for over a decade. Charging battery packs and cell phones are good tasks for …
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Mr. Rourke gives this canned bread a big thumbs down. I did get him to like it when toasted with butter, added salt (yes, I added sea salt), and …
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I got the Nebo Pal in my Christmas stocking and didn’t give it much thought until I got back to South Carolina from Maine and got to really check …
Preparedness
Jack Lawson is one of the co-authors of the now out-of-print but still much sought after book A Failure of Civility. He has now published Civil Defense Manual, Vol. I & …
Guns & Stuff
I recently had the opportunity to get a close look at a Springfield Saint Edge AR pistol. This 5.56mm “pistol” is the top of the line, high-end AR offered …
Preparedness
Who is Surviveware? To understand why I am so impressed with this company it’s important to briefly summarize just who Surviveware.com is. A bit of their background: Janco and …
Guns & Stuff
With all the new offerings for defensive pistols on the market, one thing remains crystal clear: The 1911Â is far from dead. Armchair firearms experts continue to boast the …
Preparedness
Thermal optics and imaging devices have long been sought after but priced out of reach for most preppers. I make no claims to have any expertise in thermal nor …
Random Thoughts
The testing of the Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm continues with rounds 461 through 660. The goal of this project is to track the reliability and performance of the G2 …
Preparedness
The TacLight is an “As Seen On TV” flashlight advertised as extremely powerful and nearly indestructible. As with most As Seen On TV products, the claims sound unrealistic …
Guns & Stuff
The testing fo the Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm continues with rounds 361 through 460. The goal of this project is to track the reliability and performance fo the G2 …
Guns & Stuff
Went shooting this past weekend and had an opportunity to take a look at his recently acquired Mossberg 715T. Modeled after the AR-15 it closely resembles an AR …
Guns & Stuff
Introduction: The Zanflare F1 LED Flashlight is a brand new entry into the high performance flashlight market. Throwing in excess of 1200 lumens the Zanflare’s narrow beam penetrates the …
Adventure
I received the Klarus Mi7 LED flashlight several weeks ago and have been using it ever since. Whether it’s been searching under couches for my son’s car keys, …
Preparedness
Several weeks ago purchased a unique case off GearBest.com that holds CR123 batteries. It cost around $5 so I gave it a shot. No need for a long drawn out …
Preparedness
If you are a flashlight junkie you may want to move on to another post or go rearrange your sock drawer. This quick review of the Convoy L6 3800 …
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 Over the last few weeks I have been testing the Manker U11 LED flashlight. I was sent this flashlight free of charge from GearBest.com for my honest review. The …
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I am an admitted flashlight junkie. Ever since I was a kid I loved flashlights. Not sure what is was that created that fascination but it has stuck with …
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Most people know who Bear Grylls is. He is one of those survivalists guys on TV. What many do not know is he spent several years in the British …