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OPSEC Brilliance: Night Cache with Reflective Trail Markers Called FireTracks!
Here’s yet another very cool item that Doug has sent my way–this time something called FireTracks which are reflective trail markers found at FireTracks.com–which was developed for hunting and early morning/night caching (or geocaching) among other uses. Doug says: “The FireTacks are reflective, you need only a very small flashlight. You can place them on any…
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Another Covert X-Mas Gift: The Original Glow in the Dark Nite GlowRings
Here’s another very cool “covert” gift idea that my buddy Doug pointed out the other day. They’re called Nite GlowRings and according to their website: “Nite GlowRings and Firefly MiniGlows provide a safe, reliable and cost-effective visual tool for finding assets and locations in the dark. Generating continuous light output over a service life of…
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Need a Covert Christmas Gift? Buy a Set of Survival Playing Cards – Surprisingly Useful Info
I received one of my Christmas gifts early this year over our Thanksgiving holiday, a set of survival playing cards, specifically a set about Survival Tips & Tricks. Without looking at them I figured they would be a bunch of completely “safe” or generic suggestions but I was surprised by-and-large by the tips I’ve read…
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THINK BEFORE YOU DONATE!!
Got this as an email from my parents (seen it before) but if you’re interested in helping out a truly good cause this holiday season, check out the list below before doing so… SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE YOU MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS: As you open your pockets to do a good thing and make yourself feel…
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Holy Crap! If Paintball is ANYTHING Like a Real Life Gun Fight, I’m Screwed!!
This past weekend I had the opportunity to play a few hours of paintball with some friends and family at a nearby facility for my son’s recent birthday. None of us had ever been before and I can honestly say it was an eye-opening experience. Apparently, there are some people who take this VERY seriously.…
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Zip Grip Go: The World’s Simplest Snow Traction Device!
My buddy, Doug, pointed out this really cool alternative to snow chains made by ZipGripGo.com a week or two ago and I thought they were a great idea to share with you. In fact, if I had not already purchased a set of snow chains just a week or two before I was aware these existed,…
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Prepper Pete Prepares: An Introduction to Prepping for Kids + Book Giveaway
A while back I was asked by the author to review his book on preppping for children, titled Prepper Pete Prepares: An Introduction to Prepping for Kids. I happily said sure! Introducing the concept of being prepared to children–especially young ones–can be difficult for some parents to get the concept across. You know why you should…
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I Always Feel Naked When I Travel by Airplane, How About You?
It’s amazing how much of a homebody I’ve become the past few years. Granted, I was never one to jump at the chance to see the world so maybe it’s in my nature. Nonetheless, I really despise travelling, particularly by airplane. Not only is it a major annoyance with all the restrictions of things I…
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Short on Space When Bugging Out in Your Vehicle? Add a Roof Carrier or Cargo Bag!
You know, not everybody has a large SUV, truck, or spacious RV in which to bug out. Some of us (me included) have only a lowly four door sedan with which to rely upon. Originally, our plan–or should I say “my” plan–had always included the use of two vehicles so that we could take our…