Here are some tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years. Some of these won’t apply to you or you may never need. Like the survival tips, I’ve never used them because I’ve never gotten myself into that situation but it doesn’t mean that its not a handy tidbit to have in the oldContinue reading “Backpacking: Tips and Tricks”
Category Archives: DIY
Brunton Backcountry Use Quick Reference Navigation Cards
A fundamental FieldCraft skill is using a map and compass. You don’t need an internet connection to have the piece of mind of information at your fingertips. As experts in the field of observation and navigation, Brunton offers this lightweight and durable eight page reference set that can help you better explore the backcountry. ThisContinue reading “Brunton Backcountry Use Quick Reference Navigation Cards”
YouTuber 3D Prints “World’s First” Rocket Launcher And Fires At Target
Youtuber “Ordnance Lab“ (also known as Ordnance Lab LLC and holds a Type 10 FFL) published a video showing what they say is the “world’s first 3D printed rocket launcher.” “In this video we team up with D&S Creations, who have developed 3D printed rockets and rocket launchers. We test both a smaller caliber rocketContinue reading “YouTuber 3D Prints “World’s First” Rocket Launcher And Fires At Target”
Giraud Case Trimmer
by: Germán A. Salazar Doug Giraud has been making his patented case trimmer for the better part of a decade now. I don’t remember the exact date but I do remember getting one of his earliest production models and immediately selling two other power trimmers that I had at the time. The Giraud trimmer madeContinue reading “Giraud Case Trimmer”
Pro-Gun Millennial Standards: CCW Standard
From our pal Sunshine Shooter This is not a terribly hard standard to meet, but there’s a reason for this. I’ve seen lots of footage of people defending themselves using remarkably little technically difficult shots. There are stories every week of a little old lady somewhere who drives off a home intruder with some J-frameContinue reading “Pro-Gun Millennial Standards: CCW Standard”
New Friend
I was on the mountain today and ran across a new friend. Weird looking dog.
AR15 Sight Adjustment Chart
I happened across this sight chart for AR15s last night in the old back room file and thought it was worth sharing again for those who don’t have it handy.
Repost: Backpacking: Get Packing
Finally the part all my fellow geardos have been waiting for, the gear.Since we settled on a three day trip in the mountains last time we’ll structure around that. Below is a general list of items. It’s not perfect but it gives you a good starting point. The BackpackYou’ll need a decent sized backpack toContinue reading “Repost: Backpacking: Get Packing”
Klymit Static V2 Review
TL;DR: Not for me Last year I decided to try out an inflatable air mattress on our annual backpacking trip. I’ve always used either an original Thermarest 3/4 length pad or a Thermarest RidgeRest. Tried and true options but bulky and not particularly comfortable with their one inch or less of padding. After doing someContinue reading “Klymit Static V2 Review”
Pest Control with Air Rifles – Squirrel Shooting
I love this guy. He’s no me when it comes to massive squirrel genocide, but he ain’t far behind.
