Like many of you, I got into this EDC obsessed lifestyle as a kid. I have always had an affinity for tools that serve a singular purpose, but have almost perverse levels of technology thrown into them. A knife is just a sharpened piece of steel, but you can take a relatively … [Read more...]
Now the UK is Banning Online Knife Sales – Here We Go Again
It's not enough for Canada to go off the deep end, the UK has to follow in suit. After all, it has to keep its edge in the battle for the most ridiculous ban legislation. In its latest bout of scheduled lunacy, our elected overlords passed a motion to restrict the … [Read more...]
Gerber MP600 Multi-Plier Bladeless Needle Nose Multitool Review
Reviewing Leatherman-style multi-tools is always a tricky proposition. They are essentially pliers with extra tools tacked on as an afterthought and in the case of the Gerber MP600, I found myself struggling with the performance of the pliers (wire cutters, specifically) and … [Read more...]
“Hysteria & Hysterical Fits:” First Aid Knowledge & How It Evolves
I used to publish articles and guides concerning first aid on a semi-regular basis on this blog, but over time, have found it's become harder and harder for me to do so. There's been a pretty massive shift in attitude on MTJS with regards to these articles. Long time … [Read more...]
“Extreme” Weather Conditions: Snowflakes, Hysteria, & the UK
If you are a Brit, you will undoubtedly be aware that we faced a seemingly apocalyptic event over the past week or so. In case you're unaware and need to be brought up to speed with regards to the cataclysmic event that struck old Blighty, be forewarned: the following … [Read more...]
New Knives in 2018? The Knife World’s Changed & Not For the Better
When Elise and I started MTJS, I began by reviewing my extensive Spyderco collection. Over the years, due to constant bugging by you lot, I started reviewing knives from brands I never really had much interest in. A good example would be Cold Steel. After much reticence … [Read more...]
We Need to Talk About the Cape Town Drought & Human Stupidity
As some of you may know, Cape Town is running out of water. The local government has quite literally stated that in less than 100 days, they may have to turn off the taps entirely and water will be rationed out at designated outposts. Here's the thing folks, South Africa … [Read more...]
Prepper Lessons: What Mistakes Have You Made & Learned From?
While I haven't been prepping for very long in comparison to most of you, I'd like to think I've learned quite a lot over the years through mistakes I've made with prepping. Honestly, mistakes make some of the most valuable lessons resonate with you, even when you probably … [Read more...]
The Value of Dehydrated Foods & MRES in a Prepper’s Food Stockpile
So I've spoken about this briefly before, but basically my opinion on rotating through a food stockpile has actually changed since I first began prepping. I used to think that - in an ideal situation - I 100% wanted to rotate through every single item in my prepper food … [Read more...]
How Often Do You Change the Gear You Everyday Carry?
My personal EDC habits, especially in terms of how often I swap in and out the things I carry, have changed considerably over the years. I know there are many who like to change what they take out with them daily, but I've never been the type to change what I EDC very … [Read more...]
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