Category Archives: Reviews
Review: Agri-Fab Pull Behind Lawn Sweeper
We’ve had a few months to give this sweeper a try and would like to post our review along with some photos. It may be an unusual piece of equipment to review on a preparedness blog but I’m sure there’s … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Update: Roundup Stump Killer
Back in April, we posted “Killing Tree Stumps with Roundup“. Here’s the results after 6 months. The photo shows a group of mulberry stumps and a couple lilac stumps. Normally, the mulberry would have grown 8-10 feet over the summer … Click HERE to read the entire post….
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Knife Review: Gerber Basic
I’m a pretty big fan of Gerber’s products and have been watching the prices on these knives go up and down over the past year or so. An internet knife dealer was having a half-off sale so we picked this … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in DIY, Equipment, Reviews
Tagged custom kydex, do it yourself, EDC, Gerber knife, knife review
Book review: The Great Depression, A Diary
Just finished reading “The Great Depression..A Diary” by Benjamin Roth. The journal covers events between June 1931 to December 1941 and has some occasional narrative from the editors. Originally written by a lawyer, it was handed down to his son … Click HERE to read the entire post….
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A Closer Look at the Remington D-Series Knife
Here’s an initial review of the Remington D Series Drop Point Skinning Knife, #18347. We’ve been kind of curious about these knives and the prices have come down considerably since we’ve first seen them. These knives are mostly advertised as … Click HERE to read the entire post….
A Closer Look at the Choate Tactical Stock
I’ve never been one to add accessories to a firearm, preferring to keep things as simple and maintenance free as possible. However, when there is a performance issue with anything we purchase, I will try to find a custom or … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Equipment, Reviews
Tagged gunsmithing, hunting, Savage bolt action
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….
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
Review: Kelty Courser 40 Backpack
This is an initial review of the Kelty Courser 40 Back Pack. It’s the second pack that we are evaluating as a replacement for our ALICE Packs. The new bag that we choose will not only be used as luggage … Click HERE to read the entire post….
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Tagged bail out bag, bugout
Review: High Sierra Cirque 30 Backpack
We’ve been looking for a replacement for our Alice packs. The new bag that we choose must not only be used as luggage from time to time but must actually be comfortable enough to use for extended time on the … Click HERE to read the entire post….
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Tagged bail out bag, bugout, EDC
Review: TexSport 2 qt. Dutch Oven
TexSport now offers a 2 quart dutch oven with all the features of the larger versions. We really enjoy cooking with a dutch oven and this little model is just the ticket when my wife and I want to make … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Basic Preparedness, Equipment, Food, Reviews
Tagged canning, cooking over fire, meat preservation
Review: Oregon 12V Electric Saw Chain Sharpener
Sharpening a saw chain with a file is a skill that anyone that uses a chainsaw should learn but after a while the process can become a chore. Because of that, this Oregon sharpener has been on my mind for … Click HERE to read the entire post….
