Leatherman has a new range of multi-tools called the Skeletool. If you look at the photo, then you basically understand why that named it that way. The Skeletool incorporates a minimum number of functions in a compact and light form factor. It’s only 5 ounces light.
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In a typical “the end of the world as we know it” (TEOTWAWKI) scenario, you can either bug out, or you stay put. If you are responsible for a certain location (like a homestead, or an office building), how would you manage and limit traffic?
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It has been over two years, but New Orleans still hasn’t fully recovered from Hurricane Katrina. The finger pointing still continues, though — with the blame put on the local government, the federal government, FEMA, and others. Popular Science magazine has a good long article on debunking the myths of Katrina.
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In case you haven’t noticed, winter is coming, and so are storms, tornados and hurricanes. How will you cope when the power grid fails? If you have your own diesel generator, then be sure to check to see if it’s still in tip top condition. Don’t forget to top up your supply of diesel fuel as well.
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