Gear Archives

How do you carry your spare batteries?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010 at 11:16 am  
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I recently purchased a bunch of AA and AAA batteries since they were on sale. Now that I have a number of batteries on hand, I started thinking of various ways to carry spare batteries with me, either on my person or in my bag.
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Do you have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 10:22 am  
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Every house should have at least a couple of fire extinguishers available. You never know when a fire could break out, and you want to be ready when it does. One of the places where fire could start is the kitchen. After all, you play with fire there just about every day.
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Pocket keychain multitools : Atwood Prybaby versus Gerber Shard

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 2:48 pm  
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A good multitool is an essential addition to your Bug Out Bag or Every Day Carry. When we talk about multitools, usually it refers to the big, solid multitools like the classic Victorinox Swisstool or the more “modern” Leatherman Skeletool.
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Do you want that goo … gone?

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 at 11:03 am  
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Goo Gone, 8 Oz.

If WD-40 is the king for getting things unstuck, then Goo Gone is the king of stain removers.  This liquid magic removes Chewing Gum, Grease, Tar, Stickers, Labels, Tape Residue, Oil, Blood, Lipstick & Mascara, Shoe Polish, Crayon, Bumper Stickers and more.  It works with Carpets, Hair, Upholstery, Clothing Vinyl, Leather, Autos & Boats, Fiberglass and Glassware.

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