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We were invited to attend a Ter-Mark Gun Show in Phoenix, Arizona in January 2007. Here are a few pictures to see what the shows are like

Ter Mark Gun Show in Phoenix, Arizona
Tue. Jan 23, 2007

Our first impression of the Victorinox Rescue Tool is a good one. This is a very solid well made folding tool. The first thing you notice is the color. This is designed as an emergency tool, so its bright yellow (StayGlow) handles really stand out keeping this tool from becoming lost if dropped, The bright red and yellow sheath is also hard to miss. For more low key applications there is a black version available. The Victorinox RescueTool fits well in the hand and three of the most important blades are one hand opening and closing even with gloves. This could be a good all around knife. The specialized blades are still useful in other applications. For an EMT or Paramedic this would be a must have tool in my opinion. For a first aid kit or emergency bag this is also a great tool for the money.

Victorinox Rescue Tool Review
Wed Nov 12 2008

Next to a knife, some rope and a way to make fire, a dependable light can really be useful in an emergency.

Small, simple, LED lights
Tue Aug 7 2007

We compare and contrast some popular brands

Photon Micro-Light II, Photon X-Light Micro and some cheap Chinese made versions as well as some of 'give away' quality. Some are white light, some are blue or red

Small LED Light Review
Sun Jul 22 2007

Protect Your Pet:

Know where to call for help
Labels contain important information.
Follow all label instructions and precautions.
Keep products in their original containers.
Keep pets away from products.

Pet Poison Prevention
Mon Jan 29 2007 11: 19 pm

This Benchmade 710 is one of the original knifes that introduced the AXIS lock. The first 200 or so knives were built and sold with aluminum handles. Ths is one of the second version which had scales (handles) made of G10. The 710 was the knife that introduced the AXIS lock. The AXIS lock is a very easy to use knife lock that can be operated with either hand. It's strong and fast to open and close.

Benchmade 710 McHenry & Williams AXIS Lock Pocketknife
Mon Dec 29 2008

Detectors Unlimited is a Tucson Gerology club that meets every 4th Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7:00 pm. Detectors Unlimiteds meetings are held at the Annex Building at the REAR of the Craycroft Towers Apartments, 1635 No. Craycroft Rd.

Detectors Unlimited - Metal Detector Club
Sun Apr 12 2009

Sportsman's Warehouse is a large warehouse store for sporting goods, Hunting and Fishing gear, Boats, Arhery equipment, guns and lots more.

Located next to the Home Depot near the Costco between Ina and Orange Grove on Thornydale in Northwest Tucson, AZ

Sportsman's Warehouse in Tucson, AZ
Fri Apr 13 2007

We took some photos of this Komatsu PC220 LC Excavator Crawler with Hydraulic Breaker in a battle with a bank vault. The rest of the bank had been torn down and hauled away so this battle could take place in public view. It took about a day for this large machine to tear down the bank vault made of concrete and rebar with a large vault door

Komatsu PC 220 LC with Hydraulic Breaker vs Bank Safe
Sun May 25 2008

Designed from the ground up to be the ultimate personal gear carry/last resort bailout bag. This bag is used as a vehicle bag. It lives in the trunk of the car ready in case of emergency

County Comm Bail Out Bag
Mon Jul 7 2008

The always useful 550 cord (parachute cord) has many uses and will continue to have more. It's been around for many years (since WW2) and continues to be an important and useful tool. 550 cord is a Kernmantle rope which is a rope constructed with its interior core (the kern) protected with a woven exterior sheath (mantle) This design provides strength, durability, and flexibility.

550 Cord Revisited
Tue Aug 7 2007

We made two slings (for throwing rocks) out of 550 cord. We found the idea and instructions on the EDC Forum. Both of these were easy to assemble. The tan version uses two cords, the black one was made from just one length of 550 cord. The tan two cord version is larger and longer, but either can be made larger or smaller.

Two 550 Cord Slings
Tue Mar 17 2009

I saw the instructions for this on the internet and figured I would give it a try. I was not about to buy a French Knitting Spool so I made one with some spare parts (a PVC fitting, some chop sticks and some twine). I read that the braid (knit) could be done with
two or more posts along the spool, so I started with 3, it worked easily so I added more pegs to end up with six. At that point I glued the pegs in place so the knitting spool stays together for a while. This process could be useful occasionally

Making rope handles with a single 550 cord
Sun Mar 23 2008

We saw a thread on EDC forum where one of the members figured out a way to tie a sling (for throwing rocks) out of one length of 550 cord. IT looked like a good way to go so I tried one of my own. It did not turn out as nice looking as the original, but it should function anyway. I tied a monkey fist (ball knot) on one end with a steel nut inside for weight. The other end is a loop to fit over a finger. The sling is used by putting the loop over a finger, then holding the monkey fist. A rock or other projectile is held in the pocket and then spun around. Centrifugal force is created and when the monkey fist is released from the hand, the rock is released and its potential energy from the spinning is unleashed into straight flight. It takes a bit of practice to get the aiming down, but it is possible to hit a rabbit or squirrel with some skill

Sling from one length of 550 cord
Sun Mar 15 2009

Many say that 550 cord is about the most usefull thing to have in a survival kit. It can be used for building shelter, starting fire, catching food and repairs among endless other uses. Rope has always been useful, and nylon 550 cord improvements make it very adaptable. It is also very common and easy to find at low cost.

550 Cord, is it the best tool in your Survival Kit?
Wed Aug 20 2008

This bag is designed to supply enough tools and supplies to offer fairly comfortable survival for an extended period of time. This pack weighs 25 pounds. There is plenty of room in the pack for more gear if needed or collected. And the design of this pack would allow unlimited options for additional pouches and specific gear. This pack contains: Toilet Paper, light sticks, energy bars, hand sanitizer, 550 cord, zip ties, ziplock bags, spare AA batteries (6), a pad of paper, First Aid Kit, extra first aid supplies (Trauma bandages, Tourniquet, Clotting Agent), gloves, 550 cord, spare pistol magazines (2), MREs (2), Water (1 liter), Gook Aid, Medium Emergency Kit, Emergency Blanket, 550 cord, poncho, Hammock, Gloves, Emergency Rope

Lightfighter R.A.I.D. Pack
Mon Jul 7 2008

These small pouches are good for many things, but a simple modification makes them useful in new ways. here are a few of the ways we use these small military compass / first aid pouches

Compass Pouch Mod
Thu Aug 23 2007

A handy polymer caribiner type clip that hangs from a belt or strap. Easy to use and strong enough to hold tools, tape, ear protection, gloves and other hand held itmes one might need to stow quickly and retieve just as fast.

CARITOOL tool holder
Sun Aug 9 2009

We take a look at a sample of Blue Force Gear

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Blue Force Gear
Sun Sep 13 2009

Here is a quick review of the Deluxe Pro Shooters Bag made by Eagle Industries amd the gear we have in it.

Eagle Industries Deluxe Pro Shooters Bag Review
Sun Jun 14 2009

Heard a quick story on the radio this morning, and did a little research on the internet. Did you know 3/4 of the power used by home and office electronics are used when the devices are turned off? Here is some information we collected from Wikipedia and the U.S. Department of Energy website

Save money by turning off home / office electronics
Wed Oct 22 2008

Don't take another digital picture until you read this book! Someone has finally gotten into the

Digital Photography Secrets
Sun Jun 1 2008

We took a few of the electronic outdoor equipment out to compare how they work. We compare features of the Garmin Legend GPS, the Garmin Rino 120 GPS and a Motorola Talkabout T6320 Radio. These are some of the most feature rich units we have found over the years at prices we could afford. These units give us a lot of information and abilities when camping, hiking, hunting, fishing and geocaching. Usually we pass the units around or if everyone has their own radio / GPS then the Rino is carried and the other two units are carried in the pack as backups. Together these three units offer; two GPS Units, two Two Way Radios, two Compasses, three Altimeters, a radio scanner, national weather radio, barometer, sun and moon charts and a lot more.

Electronic Outdoor Gear; GPS, Radio, Altimeters, Compasses, Thermometers
Tue Feb 17 2009

Everyone knows how to re-roll Duck Tape (Duck Tape, 100 MPH tape, etc) since we covered that in a recent article. I've been adding small rolls of duct tape to my emergency kits, tool bags, etc and noticed my electrical tape is still on a giant roll, why not give it try too.. Well, this was not as successful, so here are some tips to help you out in case you decide to re-roll electrical tape.

Re-Roll your Electrical Tape
Fri Aug 10 2007

Location: : Gila Bend, Phoenix (Arizona).

Type of proyect : 280 MWe Trough Plant with storage.

This project is the result of the contract which Abengoa Solar has signed with Arizona Public Service (APS), the largest electric company in Arizona, to build and operate what will be the largest solar power plant in the world.

For the Solar Business Unit, this contract represents the construction of the first concentrating solar power plant for producing electric power in the United States.

The plant will be installed about 100 kilometers southwest of Phoenix, near Gila Bend. Solana, with 280 MWe of power output capacity, is based on parabolic trough technology and thermal storage using molten salts. When operation starts up, the plant will have the capacity to supply power to 70,000 homes and will eliminate around 400,000 tons of CO2.

Solana: The world largest solar plant
Sun Jul 13 2008

Desert Surplus has moved to a larger store at 2002 south Craycroft

Desert Surplus has moved to 2002 South Craycroft in Tucson, AZ
Sat. Jan 6, 2007

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Mon May 5 2008

This is my third or fourth vac sealer. I decided this time to go with a professional version so it can do better stuff and will last a long time

Pro-2300 Vacuum Sealer Review
Tue Jul 17 2007

Another MRE review. This one is a Vegetarian option, Menu Number 11 Spicy Penne Pasta. With this meal you get the entree, a desert and the crackers. that's about it, but the meal is still quite filling. I'd rate this meal an 8 out of 10 for an MRE

MRE Menu No. 11 Spicy Penne Pasta - Vegetarian
Mon. Jan 22, 2007

Perfect for protecting domestic meats, game, fish, vegetables or your personal possessions from the harmful effects that oxygen or freezer burn may cause. Uses a double piston pump system to insure an “Air Tight Seal.” Capable of 28 inches of vacuum seal that will keep food fresh 5 to 6 times longer than traditional storage methods.

Pro-2300 Vacuum Sealer
Fri Jul 20 2007

Victorinox Huntsman - Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.) model
Wed Nov 12 2008

Russian/Bulgarian AK74 Pattern - knife has a drop point (spear) blade with slot for use as a wire cutter and resin handle with finger ridges on the grip. Handle is resin from butt to cross guard and has slot for bayonet lug and there is no provision for a wrist strap. Scabbard is resin with a wire cutter attachment and the hanger is leather with a snap hook attachment.

AK-74 Bayonet Review
Sun Dec 20 2009

Quick look at some Cut Resistant Safety Gloves we use while sharpening knifes and other blades, while filleting fish and butchering game

Cut Resistant Safety Gloves
Sun Aug 9 2009

Our first impression of the Victorinox Rescue Tool is a good one. This is a very solid well made folding tool. The first thing you notice is the color. This is designed as an emergency tool, so its bright yellow (StayGlow) handles really stand out keeping this tool from becoming lost if dropped, The bright red and yellow sheath is also hard to miss. For more low key applications there is a black version available. The Victorinox RescueTool fits well in the hand and three of the most important blades are one hand opening and closing even with gloves. This could be a good all around knife. The specialized blades are still useful in other applications. For an EMT or Paramedic this would be a must have tool in my opinion. For a first aid kit or emergency bag this is also a great tool for the money.

Victorinox Rescue Tool Review
Wed Nov 12 2008

IDL Tools T-10 and the Leatherman Squirt P4 side by side. These are two pocket pliers we have been reviewing. The two are about the same size when open and weight. But when closed the Leatherman Squirt P4 is slimer and more comfortable. The Leatherman Squirt P4 is just under 1-inch wide, 2-1/4-inches long, 4 inches long when open, 1/2-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 is 1-1/4-inch wide, just over 2-inches long 4 inches long when open and just over 1/4-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 weighs 1.8 ounces, the Leatherman Squirt P4 Pocket Pliers weighs 2.1 ounces. The IDL Tools T-10 jaw opens wider to a little over an inch, the Leatherman Squirt P4 open to only a bit less than an inch.

IDL Tools T-10 vs. Leatherman Squirt P4 Pocket Pliers
Wed May 6 2009

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