I have previously read W.C. Hoffman’s Twins of Prey and was very pleased with the story. I thought the skills the twins were using were believable and put to good use. You can read the review here. However, when it comes to sequels, I do not set my bar very high because I believe that…
Recently, I was approached by SKYTech to review one of their personal lasers. While I did not know where to begin or what to do with a SKYTech laser pointer, outside of giving presentations, I accepted. For full disclosure, it did not come with batteries or an instruction manual other than the letter stating, watch…
One of the things about preparedness is it is tough to determine what food to store. Recently, this question was simplified when the folks from Valley Food Storage reached out to me to review some of their products. Given the choice of the three shipped, I selected the Irish Pub Style Cheddar and Potato soup first. This…
Although I am primarily a coffee drinker, I was asked if I would be willing to try some special black tea. Reluctantly, I agreed after being assured it was strong enough to match the way I like my coffee. And they were right. TRW Fair Trade Imports, provided me with a 2oz. Brew Kit which…
I was able to spend some productive time with the folks from Hot Ash Stove. They are currently on Kickstarter which ends December 1, 2015. What I was able to see and discuss at the meeting was very informative. For starters, this is not an ultralight wood stove. This is a portable Rocket Stove. This…
In the world of survival, the biggest challenges are to focus on the four main categories: Fire, shelter, water, and food. Each category can be a challenge in itself and the order in which each is obtained can be crucial to life and limb. After doing some research, I wanted to ensure I could reduce the risk…
One of the agreements my wife and I had with us moving into a new neighborhood was the understanding that we would have a firepit. The good news was it did not take much convincing since I had built one at our old house complete with reflector. We searched for something that would fit the…
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? is a great question to ask if you are new to preparedness or “prepping”. The question itself causes one to think of the different options, whether manmade or natural, that could possibly affect one’s future. I was honored upon receiving a personal email from Survivor Jane asking me to review…
The Hidden Danger of Tularemia in 3 Minutes Many of us feel the decision to raise rabbits as a renewable protein source is genius! It’s not surprising… Preppers are a clever bunch. But with the recent explosion of rabbit ranching are bound to come certain diseases. I’m talking specifically about a viscous little bacteria named…
While book reviews have slowed down a bit so that I may focus on some personal reading, I get requests every now and then to give opinions on new titles. I am always happy to help out new authors as well as established ones. This time, Sara F. Hathaway reached out to me to review…
Recently, I attended a local Jeepfest, sponsored by 4 Wheel Parts. While I always enjoy seeing the new stuff, one of the main reasons I go is to just to see what people have done to enhance their vehicles. This year was no exception. What this outing did do however, is remind me that you should…
There are a few things that I look at as gadgets. Some are trinkets or “nice to have,” while others play an important role in my need for survival gear. The I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) Stove from lockedandstocked.com is one of those that play an important role. I approached lockedandstocked.com about doing a gear…
For a while now, I have been gathering free kindle books and scouring the internet for articles in regards to preparedness and survival. This daily search would take me around an hour out of various times during my day. That’s not a bad thing; it is just what it is. There have also been some…
I have read a lot of books in my time and have been working on a lot of reviews in the past few years. I am again excited with my latest review. Even though the EPP Workbook presented by The Civil Defense Network is technically an easy read, it is a challenging book. When I…
I first want to apologize for the absenteeism. We had a reorganization at my daily job which left me holding the bag on several projects and which severely cut into my personal time. This weekend I spent some time reviewing my notes for Blog Posts and realized that I hadn’t submitted the Gerber Ultimate Survival…