Archive for the 'Gear' Category
Pentagon Orders Inventory of All U.S. Nukes
March 28th, 2008Via: CNN: Defense Secretary Robert Gates has formally ordered the Air Force, Navy and Defense Logistics Agency to conduct an inventory of all U.S. nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon-related materials to make sure all items are accounted for, according to a Pentagon memo released Thursday. The order comes in the wake of the discovery last […]
Watercone: Simple Solar Water Distillation System
August 14th, 2007I actually built a solar water still a few years ago. It’s such a simple concept, but to build a good solar still, you need precise fabrication. Any air leaks/gaps will take the efficiency way down. This is a device that would really benefit from modern manufacturing practices and materials. The Watercone people understand these […]
College Students to Pay More for Birth Control Pills
March 24th, 2007Pharmaceutical contraception is one of the most diabolical—and profitable—scams of all. This might fall into the “more info than you ever wanted to know” category, but my wife and I use the Ladycomp, a clinically tested and registered medical device from Germany. That thing works, as advertised. It is the Porsche of birth control methods […]
Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars
March 6th, 2007I’ve found myself wishing that I had a good pair of binoculars lately. I’ve only ever owned cheap binoculars, so I thought I’d take a look to see what was available out there. I’ve used Canon 35mm film, digital and video cameras for about two decades. All Canon shooters know what the distinctive red band […]
Xantrex 852-2000 XPower Powerpack Portable Backup Power Source
January 23rd, 2007A kind reader ordered this Xantrex portable power unit from Amazon via Cryptogon. (Many thanks to whomever you are!) I had never heard about this thing, but as soon as I checked it out, I knew that several of you would like to know about it, too. Xantrex 852-2000 XPower Powerpack 600HD Portable Backup Power […]
Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp
January 17th, 2007Becky and I are slowly acquiring things that will help us in an emergency. Light is something we mostly take for granted. In the Far North of New Zealand, however, the power goes out on a semi regular basis. This has accentuated the point for us: Do not wait to get reliable, backup lighting. There […]
