Archive for the 'Gear' Category
World’s Largest Nutritionists Group Accepted Millions From Food, Pharma and Big Ag in Exchange for Favors
October 28th, 2022Via: The Defender: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accepted millions of dollars from food, pharmaceutical and agribusiness companies, had policies to provide favors in return, and invested in ultra-processed food company stocks, according to a study published Oct. 24 in Public Health Nutrition.
Bushbox XL Wood Burning Stove
October 22nd, 2022The Porsche of hobo stoves. Made in Germany. Bushcraft Essentials Outdoor Stove Bushbox XL Titanium Bushcraft Essentials Outdoor Stove Bushbox XL Stainless Steel Those are Amazon affiliate links which will earn me a small commission if you use them. Steel or titanium? Here’s an interesting DIY option:
Kindle Scribe: Amazon Has Finally Announced a New Large Format E-Book Reader
September 29th, 2022Today, Amazon announced a new, large format e-book reader called the Kindle Scribe. About a decade ago, I bought a Kindle DX just before Amazon stopped making them. It wasn’t an easy choice. However, I (and members of my family) have used the device almost daily since. I’ve had to become the household Kindle whisperer […]
Ecoflow Delta Pro Power Station
March 10th, 2022I’ve been looking into small battery systems for two different families. I’m recommending the Ecoflow Delta Pro. If you’re looking for a battery system for your RV, van or small cabin/doomstead, or a backup battery for your house, this is the best all-in-one option by far. Top features: LiFePO4 chemistry – High cycle count. This […]
Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones On Sale At Amazon
November 30th, 2020I noticed substantial discounts on these Sony wireless headphones over at Amazon. Maybe some of you have been waiting for these to go on sale to help support Cryptogon. *wink* Sony WH1000XM4 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones List Price: $349.99 With Deal: $278.00 You Save: $71.99 (21%) Sony WF-1000XM3 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones List Price: […]
If You’re About to Build a PC…
September 14th, 2020I don’t do much PC hardware commentary, but if there was ever a time for it, this is it. If you follow computer news at all, you know that we’re in for an interesting couple of months. (Never mind the upcoming U.S. Presidential election disaster. *pfft*) Nvidia’s RTX 3000 series cards have been announced and […]
Silky Professional BIGBOY 2000 Folding Saw XL Teeth
August 18th, 2020I’ve got to replace a Bahco Laplander folding saw that finally broke after many years and I wondered what my options were. During my browsing, I found a monster-sized folding saw. Check this out: Silky Professional BIGBOY 2000 Folding Saw XL Teeth This boy did a review that shows lot of cuts. Here’s another quick […]
For Tech-Weary Midwest Farmers, 40-Year-Old Tractors Now a Hot Commodity
January 6th, 2020Via: Star Tribune: Kris Folland grows corn, wheat and soybeans and raises cattle on 2,000 acres near Halma in the northwest corner of Minnesota, so his operation is far from small. But when he last bought a new tractor, he opted for an old one — a 1979 John Deere 4440. He retrofitted it with […]
Wrangler Riggs Workwear Men’s Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt
December 22nd, 2019Are you tired of poorly made, tight fitting, negligee thin t-shirts? I have finally found a high quality heavy weight t-shirt: Wrangler Riggs Workwear T-shirt. Imagine the nicest t-shirt you have ever had, maybe from 20 or 30 years ago, and now try to imagine it even better. Much better. Not only is this Wrangler […]
The H&K MP5 Comes Back to the USA as the SP5
December 5th, 2019$2800. That’s pretty nuts. I remember HK94s for $650-$750 around 1985. Plug $750 in 1985 into the inflation calculator and that’s $1793 in 2019. HK is definitely milking it.
