Category Archives: Reviews
Choate’s AR15 Essential Parts Kit
Choate Machine and Tool has come out with an AR-15 parts kit that is enclosed in it’s own storage tube. Designed to fit anywhere that two C123 batteries can fit, this kit Includes a selection of 11 commonly replaced parts:
Alinco DJ-V57T Handheld Ham Radio Review
We’ve had the new Alinco handheld transceiver for a couple days now. Here’s our initial impression and thoughts. This is the first Alinco handheld that we’ve ever purchased. I’ve owned and used their mobile transceivers and can vouch for their … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Communications, Equipment, Reviews
Tagged Amateur Radio, bail out bag, EDC
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. We had a chance to use one of these last summer. Mike graciously offered … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Equipment, Food, Reviews
Tagged canning, do it yourself, gardening, long term food storage
DVD Review: Alternatives To Dentists
We had the chance to check out the new Alternatives To Dentists DVD… there was so much information on it that we needed to watch it in chapters over about a week’s time. The DVD is professionally produced by the … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Medical, Reviews
Tagged first aid, foraging, helping others, natural medicine, training
Remington 7600 Series Pump Action Rifles
If you follow the firearm forums you probably know by now that folks either love these rifles or despise them (these rifles are often confused with the semi automatic 7400 series). Most folks that dislike the 7600 will agree that … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Equipment, Reviews
Tagged gunsmithing, hunting, Remington 7600
A Closer Look at the Rothco CCW Shoulder Bag
Rothco has finally come out with their version of the CCW everyday bag. The actual name is the Advanced Tactical Bag. These seem to be gaining in popularity around here now. When Maxpedition first came out with these bags I … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Equipment, Reviews
Tagged bail out bag, bugout, concealed carry, EDC
Harbor Freight Solar Powered Security Light
Guest post from Bill S.in AL. Bill has generously agreed to document his journey to off-grid living and share it here at our blog. Below is a short introduction and an initial review of the Harbor Freight Solar-Powered Security Light. … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in DIY, Equipment, Reviews, Security
Tagged do it yourself, home security, solar power
Review: McNett Tactical Pro Water Filter
Here’s a pictorial review of the McNett Tactical Pro water filter along with some of our thoughts. It’s actual name is the McNett AquaMira Tactical Frontier Pro Water Filter (which is probably the longest name in history for a water … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Basic Preparedness, Equipment, Reviews
Tagged bail out bag, emergency water, sanitation, water filtration
Review: OcuFresh Eye Wash, 20ml
Last year we discovered OcuFresh. These are 20ml vials of sterile eye wash. I actually had three opportunities to use them so far and was glad that I had them in my pack when I did. I vividly recall the … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Basic Preparedness, Medical, Reviews
Tagged bail out bag, EDC, first aid
Book Spotlight: The Firefox Series
Winter’s almost here and the short days usually give me time to catch up on a few things like prep plans, bluegrass practice and book reading. This winter should be no different and while searching for some new reading material … Click HERE to read the entire post….
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Gerber LHR Knife: A Closer Look
This knife’s been a little out of our budget since it first came out but prices are coming down. We found a great deal online and picked one up for review. According to the Gerber website: “Matt Larsen worked with … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Equipment, Reviews
Tagged Gerber knife, knife review
Piteba Oil Press: Pumpkin Seed Trial
I finally had the chance to try the Piteba oil expeller out on some pumpkin seeds. Using fresh, homegrown seeds proved to be a bit more involved than using store-bought bulk sunflower seeds. I learned quite a bit about raw/fresh … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in DIY, Equipment, Food, Reviews
Tagged do it yourself, edible wild plants, foraging, gardening, long term food storage
