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For Commercial or Household use, these high-powered, award winning designed vacuum sealers get the job done with ease! Simple to use, with results that are comparable to a professional, commercial unit

PRO 2100 Vacuum Sealer
Mon Oct 1 2007

Educational tools and resources for emergency preparedness and management due to natural or man-made disasters for the food and agricultural sector.

Emergency Preparedness and Management
Sat Apr 12 2008

The compact Sparkie Fire Starter from Ultimate Survival Technologies. This is a clever one hand use self contained flint and steel fire starter. We were recently given the opportunity to review these fire starters and these are the initial photographs we took before using them. These are just over two inches when closed and have a solid loop for attaching a lanyard or keyring. These are available in either orange or tan color with black trim.

Sparkie Fire Starter
Mon Feb 16 2009

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

Shooters in Arizona and others interested in the company wanted to support Cavalry Arms during their recent situation. LMS Defense stepped up to offer a one day Defensive Medicine class at a reduced rate with all proceeds going to support Cavalry Arms. Here is a review of the day and some links and additional information. The class was held on a Saturday in May at Shooters World in Phoenix.

Defensive Medicine Class Review
Tue May 13 2008

We suggest that you ship the scrap carbide by US Priority Mail, in 40-60 lb increments, using the 11 x 8.5 x 5.5, flat-rate, Priority Mail box, that can be picked up from your local post office for free.

Shipping Scrap Carbide
Wed Jul 2 2008

For 50 or so years now people have visited Tucson, Arizona in Feb for the Gem and Mineral Show. This year it was larger than ever with many small, medium and large shows all over Tucson going on at the same time. There are many close enough together to walk, while some are miles apart.

Parking is available at some shows as well as at public and private parking lots around town. Shows are mixed, or some are for specific items like minerals, fossils, meteorites and large samples. Some shows and booths are related to jewelry, others for home or garden decor and collectors items

Tucson Gem Show 2008
Sat Feb 16 2008

We stopped by a local used hardware store the other day and picked up a few new (used) tools. We bought a heavy duty carabineer, a heavy duty safety clasp, a sturdy keychain, a few small prybars (made in the USA), a couple of awls and some strong all plastic clamps

Tools from a local Used Hardware Store
Mon Aug 11 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

This knife is designed to be used by a police officer to protect his gun from someone trying to grab it. It is shape allows the officer to reach around their body further than a straight blade. Designed by John Benner, founder and owner of Tactical Defense Institute. Blade length 2 5/16 inch. Overall length 5-5/8 inch. The TDI has a Zytel Handle with a Glass Filled Nylon (Polymer) Sheath. Made in Taiwan.

KA-BAR TDI Law Enforcement Knife
Sun Oct 19 2008

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

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Mon May 5 2008

I stopped in and talked with Russell the owner of Desert Surplus. He is a good guy, knows a lot about the surplus business and has done a great job of stocking his store with of the stuff you like to see in a surplus store.

Like all good surplus stores the inventory is always changing so stop in often.

Desert Surplus
Mon. Jul 24, 2006

We saw these Sampo Ball Berring Swivels at a local fishing tackle shop. These heavy duty ball berring swivels are made for salt water fishing. I thought of about a dozen uses for these when I saw them; key rings, attaching loops of 550 cord to knives and tools, flashlight attachments, digital cameras and cell phones. The larger swivels have solid (welded) rings and look to be very heavy duty

Sampo Ball Berring Swivels
Sun Apr 12 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

Here are two Escape & Evasion Bags side by side to compare and contrast. The BattleLab bag in tan seems to be made of better material and looks like it will last longer with heavy use. The Blackhawk version is a bit less sturdy and seems to be sewn together with less skill. Little things like the strap being shorter, lack of full velcro strips on pocket flaps, thickness of materials used all make the Blackhawk bag (in black) less value and less durable with heavy use

BattleLab vs. Blackhawk, Escape & Evasion Bags
Mon Nov 10 2008

If you can attend an Arizona Gun Show, you have a pretty good chance to find Omega Weapons Systems. OWS attends most Arizona Gun Shows and they usually have many tables of equipment for sale

Omega Weapons Systems at Arizona Gun Show
Fri May 8 2009

We take a look at a sample of CSM Tactical Gear

Makers of good US made gear

CSM Tactical Gear
Sun Sep 13 2009

We look at a few AR15 / M4 Magazine Pouches:

Blue Force Gear Elastic Triple M4 Mag Shingle
HSGI Triple Teir Mag Pouch
Emdom USA Duel Mag Pouch
Eagle Industries Double M4 Mag Pouch
Eagle FB Mag Pouch
ATS Gear Triple M4 Mag Shingle

AR15 / M4 Magazine Pouches
Tue Oct 6 2009

We take a look at a sample of Tactical Assault Gear

Makers of good US made gear

Tactical Assault Gear
Wed Oct 7 2009

We turned on the camera as we did some GeoCaching Mt. Lemmon

GeoCaching on Mt. Lemmon above Tucson, Arizona
Sun Aug 9 2009

School auctions are a great source for low cost used equipment like computers, office supplies, furnature, elecronics, video equipment and a lot more. Laptop computers by the dozen of every make and model both new and old, working and broken. Rows of desktop computers with keyboards, mice and monitors. Macintosh computers both new and old, working and parts / repair. Video equipment and electronics. Tools and heavy machinery is available at low cost at school auctions. Scientific equipment and computers by the pallet.

Computers, Electronics and Tools at Auction
Mon Jun 15 2009

Crescent Security Talks at Leads Unlimited
Fri Feb 22 2008

Found that this small Altoids tin would hold two stacks of SD Memory Cards for our digital cameras. After a few minutes of hearing them rattle around loose I started thinking about how to keep the two stacks seperate.
I ended up using a folded up standard size business card
A Cheap, Easy and Useful project, no tools needed

SD Card Holder / Altoids Tin
Sun Aug 9 2009

We will be testing this high quality optic while hunting deer, elk and other gamer in Arizona this year. The Leica LRF 900 works from 33 feet to 874 yds, with 7x Magnification, The Leica LRF 900 weighs 11-1/4 ounces with battery. LED display that adjusts itself to the ambient brightness so it is always readable.

Leica LRF 900 Rangemaster Range Finder
Tue Jun 16 2009

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

These durable bottles have been popular with outdoor enthusiasts for years. The wide mouth works great for mixing powdered drinks and adding ice cubes. Strong transparent plastic allows the contents to be seen at any time, so how full, and what is inside are always apparent. These containers work very well with water pumps and filters too. Some small filters can fit inside one of these Wide Mouth Nalgene Bottles. First aid kits and survival kits have also been kept clean and watertight inside containers like these. We have used these types of bottle to store, mix and pour pancake batter on camping trips. A 32 ounce (one quart) bottle like this one costs less than $10 and can be re-used many times and can last for years even with daily use. Most gear manufactures make pouches and pockets of larger bags to hold the standard size Wide Mouth Nalgene Bottle

Wide Mouth Nalgene Bottle
Sat Apr 11 2009

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

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

Here is a review of the semi-vegetarian MRE Meal number 4 Cheese and Veggie Omelet with Hash Browns w/ Bacon. Take a look inside this MRE with our overview and pictures

MRE Menu No. 4 Cheese and Veggie Omelet
Mon. Jan 22, 2007

Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Needle Nose (in black) Review

Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Needle Nose
Sat Nov 24 2007

We take a first look at this Leatherman Squirt E4.

Tools include:
Spring-action Needlenose Pliers
Electrical Wire Cutters
Wire Strippers: 20GA, 18GA, 16GA, 14GA, and 12GA
Extra-small Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Wood / Metal File
Bottle Opener
Tweezers

Leatherman Squirt E4
Tue Sep 8 2009

Another favorite knife
This is a rare Becker Combat Utility Knife BK-71 has a seven inch long clip point blade which is .188 inches thick made from 0170-6C carbon steel. The Becker BK-71 weighs 12.9 ounces. The Becker Combat Utility Knife sheath is ambidextrous and made from nylon with a kydex liner. It has a pouch on the front for a sharpener or folding pocket knife or multi tool. This is a rugged knife that will hold up to almost any task and much abuse

Becker Knife & Tool BK-71 Review
Tue Sep 8 2009

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

Taking the scales off the small size Swiss Army Knives and some simple modifications

Swiss Army Knife Modifications
Sun Aug 23 2009

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