Communications in a disaster situation are an important part of any Prepared Families basic plan. Motorola Two Way Radios provide a lot of bang for the buck, and like any good recommendation from The Backyard Pioneer they are useful in non disaster situations as well. The Motorola MJ270R radios have a lot of functionality in […]
A Book Review of Slow Apocalypse by John Varley
It has been quite awhile since I’ve done a book review of a work of fiction but I felt Slow Apocalypse by John Varley was worth sharing. I’m a big fan of Apocalyptic fiction but I’ll admit the genre is rife with “I love myAR-15” novels. While I’ll admit to enjoying them as time killers […]
Nitro-Pak Executive Backpack 72 Hour Kit: A Gear Review
Nitro-Pak makes a bold claim with their Executive Backpack 72 Hour Kit, they call it “The finest 72 Hour Emergency kit available for 2 people for 3 days!”. Now that I’ve had one in my possession for a couple of months I’m ready to write my assessment of said claim. My initial impressions are […]
EDC for Christmas Ideas
If you have someone in your life that is into EDC (everyday carry) gear, here are a few of my favorite Christmas Gift ideas that are sure to bring a smile to their face! Plus a nice bonus of giving a quality piece of gear, is that it will be used and cherished for years […]
Spyderco Delica 4 FFG – A Gear Review
Spyderco Delica 4 FFG The Spyderco Delica 4 FFG is an awesome piece of resin and steel, and wholly deserving of a Gear Review! The Delica 4 is essentially a smaller version of the excellent Spyderco Endura 4, of which I am an unabashed fan! The Delica’s blade shape differs a little bit from the […]
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