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Gerber MP600 Multi-Plier Bladeless Needle Nose Multitool Review

April 11, 2018 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: April 11, 2018 12 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Gerber Reviews, Multi-Tools, Reviews Tagged With: Made in the U.S.A. 12 Comments

“Hysteria & Hysterical Fits:” First Aid Knowledge & How It Evolves

March 29, 2018 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: March 29, 2018 5 Comments

“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...]

Filed Under: Prepping Tagged With: First Aid 5 Comments

“Extreme” Weather Conditions: Snowflakes, Hysteria, & the UK

March 11, 2018 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: March 11, 2018 15 Comments

“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...]

Filed Under: Prepping Tagged With: Discussions 15 Comments

New Knives in 2018? The Knife World’s Changed & Not For the Better

February 19, 2018 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: February 19, 2018 31 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Updates 31 Comments

We Need to Talk About the Cape Town Drought & Human Stupidity

February 3, 2018 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: February 3, 2018 14 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Prepping 14 Comments

Prepper Lessons: What Mistakes Have You Made & Learned From?

January 27, 2018 By Elise Xavier | Updated: January 27, 2018 18 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Prepping Tagged With: Discussions 18 Comments

The Value of Dehydrated Foods & MRES in a Prepper’s Food Stockpile

January 24, 2018 By Elise Xavier | Updated: January 24, 2018 9 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Prepping 9 Comments

How Often Do You Change the Gear You Everyday Carry?

January 15, 2018 By Elise Xavier | Updated: January 15, 2018 18 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: Discussions 18 Comments

Canada Essentially Bans the Import of Every Folding Knife In Existence…

January 10, 2018 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: January 17, 2018 33 Comments

Canada Essentially Bans the Import of Every Folding Knife In Existence…

The insane have taken over the asylum folks. The geniuses over at the Canada Border Services Agency decided that they weren't going to let the United Kingdom beat them in the Stupid Olympics and have opted to ban the import of basically all folding knives (if the new law … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Updates 33 Comments

December 2017 EDC Pocket Dump

December 31, 2017 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: December 31, 2017 4 Comments

December 2017 EDC Pocket Dump

When it comes to gear, I feel I have settled into a groove. I rarely experiment with tobacco these days (same with the pipes) and just stick to what I know I like. Hope you had a merry Christmas, and we'll see you in the new year! Everyday Carry Item Breakdown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everyday Carry (EDC) 4 Comments

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