Monthly Archives: August 2011
DIY: Build a Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier
Here’s a Cargo Carrier that we built for one of our Jeeps. It’s specifically built to be used with an older Wrangler which means we had to consider tail-light and gas filler locations into it’s design. These carriers are very … Click HERE to read the entire post….
A Closer Look at the 5.11 Tactical Stryke Pants
5.11 Tactical provided us with a pair of their new Flex-Tac Stryke Series pants to review here on the blog. I had just ripped the knee out of a pair of my pants the morning that the 5.11 pants arrived…so … Click HERE to read the entire post….
DIY: a 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. … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in DIY, Equipment, Food
Tagged cooking over fire, do it yourself, meat preservation
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Free Online Topo Maps
I’ve been tinkering with the map tool at USGSQuads.com and have learned it well enough to produce some decent topographical maps. Many years ago we purchased a Topo program, this website is faster and just as easy to use. If … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Rothco Military Canteen Straw Kit
We went on another hike over the weekend and I finally remembered to bring along a G.I. Canteen Straw Kit that we picked up awhile ago. I’ve always liked the idea of using a Camelbak-type arrangement but have been reluctant … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Equipment, Reviews
Tagged emergency water, hunting, water filtration, water purification
And life goes on……..
Well we woke up this morning and not much has changed since the dreaded downgrade. I didn’t smell any smoke or hear any sirens and/or rioting, thank God! It should now be apparent to just about every normal American that … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Basic Preparedness
Things You Should Know To Keep Your Family and Home Safe: DIY Strategies
Your biggest priority in life is your family, and your biggest financial asset is your home. You have no greater responsibility than the responsibility you have to them. Keeping your home and family safe is, in many respects, the … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Basic Preparedness
