When the Leatherman Signal was announced, it was billed the ideal preparedness tool to have if you ever find yourself stranded. The literature even uses the example of being stuck at base camp and thus having to rely on this badboy alone - a tall order for what is on paper a … [Read more...]
Home Security 101: Last Ditch Plans Are Not Enough – What to Do Instead
Last month I wrote about my own experiences with home invasion and how the whole deal played out (spoiler alert: Good Guy 1 - Bad Guy 0), but I wanted to write some more on the topic with a focus on home security and the reality of intruder deterrents. There's no one-stop … [Read more...]
17 Common Sense Ways to Prevent Hypothermia While Outdoors
If you were hoping to learn about some groundbreaking new techniques or read some phenomenally ingenious ways of preventing yourself from getting hypothermia while outdoors, sorry to say, that's not what this article is for. When I say the following are common sense ways … [Read more...]
Spyderco Pingo Slip Joint Everyday Carry Knife Review
When I heard that Jens Anso and Jesper Voxnaes were the designers behind the Spyderco Pingo, I was ecstatic. I always loved the unique minimalism that Anso and Vox brought to the table and this guaranteed that I would end up snapping this fella' up. Sadly (for me) the … [Read more...]
14 Financial Emergencies That Would Be Devastating With Low Savings
There's no short of reasons why you should have emergency savings. I've got a number of pretty common personal crises listed here, but there are plenty more; and likely I've left out some that are even more devastating than the ones I've listed. If you're the kind of … [Read more...]
Don’t Tread on Me: The Meaning & History Behind the Gadsden Flag
We've all seen it before - the sharp yellow flag featuring a rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread On Me." Chances are if you're here, it's because you got curious enough to Google the meaning of the flag, and want to know at least a little bit about its historical … [Read more...]
Top American Knives: Best Folders & Fixed Blades Made in the USA
The USA will always have a legendary status in the knife world. As a relatively new country (speaking as a European), the bulk of modern designs stem from the States due to a positive legislative and cultural environment. Other countries manufacture knives too, naturally, … [Read more...]
March 2017 EDC Purse Dump
Moved everything I don't use regularly into the Maxpedition pouch in my purse. Only things I carry outside the pouch now are a coin purse, folding shopping bags, chap stick, and odd receipts and shopping lists. Also yes, in case you were looking closely and noticed, I … [Read more...]
Times Got Tough? Get Tougher: Using Bad Situations to Fuel Change
There are always going to be difficult points in your life. No matter how well prepared you are, how hard you try to make sure you've covered every base, learned as much as you could, saved every dollar that you could to hedge against hard times you expect to happen - no … [Read more...]
Schrade SCH304 Heavy Duty Folding Knife Review
Schrade has had a rocky history with a lot of us, from its traditional American beginnings to the rebadged "New Schrade" owned by Taylor Brands LLC (of reformed mall ninja fame). I have always had a slightly kneejerk negative reaction to the whole thing, but after many years … [Read more...]
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