Going Prepared

Solar Rechargeable Batteries

Solar Rechargeable Batteries

These solar rechargeable batteries were built by a DIYer, not Duracell, so don’t rush to your local electronics store to find them quite yet. They were made with some old NiMh batteries, flexible photo voltaic cells, super glue, and a … Continued
Solar Rechargeable Batteries

Solar Rechargeable Batteries

These solar rechargeable batteries were built by a DIYer, not Duracell, so don’t rush to your local electronics store to find them quite yet. They were made with some old NiMh batteries, flexible photo voltaic cells, super glue, and a … Continued

Whistle Video Review

Jason Klass has a new video review up of several whistles available on the market, including a few whistles that I have in the store. Check it out if you are in the market for some whistles, since he demonstrates … Continued
Slash and burn!

Slash and burn!

OK, I admit, these probably aren’t the best tools to use on your next razed earth campaign, but they will help you get a little fire going to warm you and your significant other on a cold night. Here are … Continued

Homemade napalm fire starting goo

I tried really hard to make a video about something other than fire. Those flickering little flames won out in the end though, so here is a video about making a fire starting goo with a couple of very common … Continued
Taking Pictures of the Moon

Taking Pictures of the Moon

Alternate title: If moon was cookie! What do you do at 2 AM on a nice night? Probably sleep, if you have any common sense. Sadly, I lack that essential quality, so I go outside and take pictures of the … Continued