With my new exercise regiment, I require certain boosts of energy with both quick bursts as well as endurance type of energy. To give a little understanding to my regiment, I utilize a mix between Spartan Race training and Crossfit. It is during some of my training sessions that I need the quick boost that Rob…
SunJack 14w + 8000mAh Battery Portable Solar Charger Product Review Some of the latest trends we are seeing today is solar powered gadgets. While this is an old technology, harvesting the sun as a renewable resource is on a steep incline when it comes to personal use. By using today’s science and technology, this is where…
One of the big debates over jute twine and its properties is whether it is considered a natural tinder or a man-made tinder. After doing some research, the answer to the question is clear. Jute is a natural fiber and the process in which we buy it from the store is man-made. But whether this resource…
With both work and pleasure, I am on the go almost constantly. Between running to catch a flight, hiking a trail, camping in the mountains, or coaching softball the one thing that suffers the most is my diet. Paleo Meals To Go has answered my prayers. I started following the Primal Blueprint in 2013…
In today’s environment, it is wise to find things that make your life easier and sometimes even faster. TacLace enables me to do just that. Even though the Minutemen started sometime around 1645 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony as Training Bands for rapid deployment, they were better known to be around the time of the American…
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…
One of the greatest things about what I do is to review effective “gadgets”. The Solar Puff LED Light from Solight Design is no exception. This is a very effective tool for your kit. You may be asking, what makes it so effective and I am glad to tell you. Part of it is because…
Being able to stay safe while involving in outdoor activities is probably the number one priority for every outdoorsmen. The best way to do so is to master some of the Basic Wilderness Survival Skills that you will definitely need them in most situations. Therefore, I would like to share with you an infographic made…
Recently I was given a free review copy of “For Us The Living: Judgement Day” by R.A. Peters. While there has been a move to do less and less book reviews, I still like a good story and definitely a good book. The main problem I have is, like most movies, there is nothing new…
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…
One of the items that I recommend to new preppers, is a solid reference library. There are some books that I add to my library that are for future state reference and some I pour over prior to placing it on the shelf to ensure I am very familiar with its contents. Only after that…
While there are many uses for tarps these days, one of the fondest memories I have growing up is using them to make forts and hideaways. There were many days I would search high and low at my house, my dad’s house and at my grandparents, to see if there was a single tarp I…
As this year is coming to a close, I started to reflect on all the things I did and did not accomplish over the past eleven months. While the “did” were large in number, I needed to really think about the “did not” list. For this, I was glad I was able to relax in my…
I was recently asked if I was interested in reviewing a pair of tactical boots. After pondering that question for less than a millisecond, I agreed. When the package arrived, I eagerly grabbed it and my happiness quickly turned to anger because upon grabbing the box, it was too light. I grabbed my knife and…
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…
Although I was surprised when author W.C. Hoffman reached out to me in order to review his new book, “Twins Of Prey,” I was very happy to do it. While I had seen excerpts and postings about the book, I had not looked in depth to really see what the book was about. Hoffman’s response was that…