Making My Own Dog Tag, Or So I Thought This post started out as a DIY dog tag memento instruction for a loved one – either furry & four legged or otherwise. The inspiration for this post is my magnificent, extraordinary lil’ buddy Bob “cat” whom I lost in March…
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How Long Will My Stored Food Stay Good? This is a well done basic post on specific foods that will last a certain amount of time. 6 Months, 1 Year, Forever…. Knowing the shelf life of foods is CRITICAL to sound survival if the time ever comes that your life…
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This post inspired by GoPro Support Hub Just a word of caution, but something many people new to drones might not be aware of is this ATTN: you MUST check the current Geomagnetic conditions before flying. The level of interference is expressed as a kp value. If the level is…
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David Nield Thomas Imo/Getty Images There comes a period of time in every beloved gadget’s life—some more prolonged than others—when you need to think about replacing the electronic device that’s given you so much loyal service, whether it’s a smartphone, a laptop, a digital camera, or anything in between. Aside…
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One of the coolest “HOT” must have items I’ve come across is the key chain lighter. Part survival tool, part must have to carry everywhere you go just because it’s useful and very convenient to carry, is the cylindrical key chain lighter that fits easily into your pocket. It has…
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Who could resist a Bear Grylls signature pocket knife! At first glance fully deployed, the Bear Grylls knife is somewhat menacing – Even though it is less than 6” in length with a fairly short blade length of 2.5.” The design makes it a very cool looking knife. A Must…
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If you want to maintain your knives’ sharpness, then the Lansky blade sharpener might be for you. Of course there’s always the basic stone for keeping the edge on, but that takes some practice and a certain amount of skill to consistently refresh your blades, plus it’s sort of a…
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Securing items in the back of your pickup truck can take many forms. I have used twine, chains, straps, and of course rope. This post is about having the best overall rope available for securing loads so your stuff shows up with you instead of finding a new home out…
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I purchased this 10” Alpha Frying Pan for $26.00 (shipping included). Specifically for cooking up my breakfast eggs in the morning. The price seems to vary between $23 to $28, but regardless of what you pay within reason, this pan is worth it. Also, it does NOT contain the harmful…
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Any device these days is an engineering marvel compared to what I grew up with – smaller, faster, cheaper everything, including the battery! BUT the battery, in my opinion, is still and will always be the Achilles Heal of any portable device. My smart phone uses A LOT of juice…
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