5.11 Rush 72 MOLLE Pack Review
Here’s a quick photo review of the 5.11 Tactical Rush 72 pack. We try to give a photo review of any new products that we get so our readers can get a better look at an item before they purchase … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Gear
A Closer Look at the Roma Food Strainer
This is a quick photo review of the Weston Roma Food Strainer and Sauce Maker. It includes some close-up photos along with some of our thoughts. This machine is designed to separate the pulp and juice from the rest of … Continue reading →
DIY: Build a Portable Quad-Pod for Wood Fire Cooking
Here’s a great do-it-yourself project. Store bought versions of these cost between $35-$70. You can build one for about half that price or less. These are normally found in a tripod configuration. The factory built models use specially stamped brackets. … Continue reading →
DIY: Build a Portable, Mobile CB Base Station in a Bag
A handheld CB would be an ideal radio to use for this project but the bag outlined below will be utilizing a small mobile radio. These mobile radios are usually easier to find and cost less on the used market. … Continue reading →
Wood Fire Kettle Cooking
The weather here has turned cool now. Cool enough to actually enjoy a campfire. The wife and I had a day’s worth of outdoor work to last weekend so we decided to use some of our garden’s remnants to cook … Continue reading →
A Closer Look at the Buck 632 Mesa Fixed Blade Bushcraft Knife
Here’s a good look at the Buck “mystery” knife that is popping up around the country. Officially known as the Mesa 632. As of October 8th, 2016 this knife does not appear on the Buck knife website and, to add … Continue reading →
DIY: Reinforcing a Residential Entry Door
I’ve been to a few home invasion scenes and the two things that most of them had in common were a big tennis shoe print on the door and a broken door jamb. (Yep, it really does only take one … Continue reading →
Kaito KA321 Shortwave Pocket Radio Review
Here’s a quick review of the Kaito KA321 10-band world receiver. This radio was purchased as a Christmas gift for our grandson. It’s a starter radio for him and we really think that he and his siblings will get a … Continue reading →
A Closer Look at the Guardian Deluxe Survival Kit from Living Rational
Here is a pictorial review of the 2-Person Guardian Deluxe Survival Kit that is offered by LivingRational.com. This post is “picture heavy” and should give you a clear idea of what has been included in this kit. I add a … Continue reading →
DIY: Make a Bug-Out Kitchen in a MOLLE Pouch
Here’s a semi-minimalist cooking kit that we assembled from some extra gear. This kit bridges the gap between cooking outdoors over a fire and cooking on a formal campstove. It’s meant to be a short-term solution that gives us the … Continue reading →
Installing a Scanner Radio Base Station in a Basement or Shelter
Like many other households, our basement serves several functions. Ours functions as a pantry, warehouse, workspace, entertainment area and a shelter. We use our basement as a daily living space and for that reason I like to have at least … Continue reading →
The Fever Recurve Crossbow from SA Sports for deer hunting
Indiana’s new deer hunting regs now permit crossbow hunting from October to January. In years prior, a crossbow could only be used in the December archery season unless the hunter had a handicap permit. I have been interested in bowhunting … Continue reading →