by suburban | Jan 26, 2012 | bug out bag, EDC, Gear, Knives, Prepping, Survival Gear
In a short sighted ambitious attempt to think about learning more skills, I wanted, and continue to want to learn how to make a knife out aof a blank piece of steel. It is something that I have wanted to do for a long time, as does a buddy of mine.... Read more
by suburban | Oct 7, 2011 | Barter, Gear, Preparedness, Prepping, Survivalism
This post was just updated for clarity, accurate links, and further defined. This list has NOT been broken down into categories, and is simply expanded from it’s original format from the 2014 update, almost 10 years ago. Updated February 24th,... Read more
by suburban | Sep 7, 2011 | Bushcraft, Gear, Knives
The Becker BK2 by Ka-Bar. I’ve had this knife for several months, and keep forgetting to write a review of it. So, here it is… In hindsight, I remember pulling this knife out of the box… My first impression was how heavy it was. My second impression was how... Read more
by suburban | Sep 3, 2011 | Bug Out, bug out bag, Gear, Personal, Preparedness, suburban survival, Survival Gear, Urban Survival
Yesterday, I received an email, and text message from the local emergency system I was signed up for. The mayor of my town, and the county, I believe, instituted a mandatory evacuation of homes due to flooding from the Passaic River. As I... Read more
by suburban | Aug 29, 2011 | Bug In, Energy, Gear, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
I recently purchased the Duracell Powerpack 600 (This now actually links to a new but similar product). It’s powered by a rechargeable 28AH battery and provides up to 600 watts of AC power. This device is primarily designed as and for... Read more
by suburban | Aug 24, 2011 | Gear
Back from another trip to the camp site, I had occasion to put a couple pieces of gear to use this weekend. One of which i use regularly and the other that I recently acquired that I’ve been looking forward to using. Gerber Camp Axe First, I carry... Read more
