Monthly Archives: August 2009

Kudos to 5.11 Tactical

Posted on August 12, 2009 by John

A few months ago I bought a pair of 5.11 Tactical Series Striker 8″ boots. I’ve always been a fan of 5.11 clothing, so a foray into their footwear line came naturally to me. The boots looked great and I … Continue reading →

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Taking care of your used surplus clothing

Posted on August 9, 2009 by John

So, you finally found and received that great used surplus deal on the internet. If you’re like me, you want to give it a good wash before wearing it, partly to get rid of that used surplus smell, and partly … Continue reading →

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How to turn a pencil into an emergency light

Posted on August 5, 2009 by John

And who says you can’t learn something interesting on the internet? I can imagine that this little trick may be very useful if your car dies in the middle of nowhere and you have no flashlight to speak of, and … Continue reading →

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