On the list or survival priorities, fire is one of the big ones. Fire helps with the other three, those being food, water, and protection from the elements. You can cook, boil water, and stay warm with a fire. When it comes to lighting a fire you need to have rock-solid means of lighting that […]
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The ZIPPO Windproof lighter
In 1942, Zippo released an advertisement that said, “The world over, wherever there are fighting men, the demand for Zippos is terrific. The genuine demand for Zippos by G.I. Joes is the one reason why there are no civilian sales at this time.” Jump ahead forty plus years later and I can recall my excitement […]
The PyroVault from THRYM: Armor for Your Zippo
The metal Zippo lighter has been around since the 1930’s. It’s a beloved piece of classic gear but it’s not without fault. Major complaints include the evaporation of fuel, slippery case and lack of an attachment method. Thyrm addresses these issues and takes the traditional metal lighter into the future with the PyroVault. “We had […]
Zippo Hand Warmer Review
We’ve all been in a situation that required a little more heat than the average pair of gloves could provide. The situation could be a camping trip, hunting expedition, or even just a football game on a particularly cold day. In those times, we usually resort to the same old air-activated heat packs. You know […]
Hackmasters: 15 Must-Own Axes, Tomahawks, Hatchets & Machetes
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) It doesn’t matter much whether you’re trying to survive the aftermath of a hurricane, an earthquake, a massive flood, an extreme blizzard or a volcanic eruption—once you’ve bugged out to your safe zone, you are probably going to be heating large quantities of water over an open fire. RELATED STORY: 11 […]
Crate Club Review | Zippo Hand Warmer
Sadly, we’ve created and now live in a disposable world. Use it up, break it and throw it away. Disposable razors, disposable diapers, disposable camera, disposable lighters, water bottles, etc. Fortunately, there are still a few manufacturers that pride themselves with not going down the “disposable” road. Zippo is one such company. Founded in 1932 […]
14 Non-Traditional ‘Tactical’ Stocking Stuffers
(Originally published on Tactical Life) Christmas is almost upon us, and if you’re looking for unique and non-traditional — and somewhat tactical — stocking stuffers for the gun person in your life, you have come to the right place. RELATED STORY: 10 Epic Guns That Need To Be on Your Dream Wish List RELATED STORY: 10 Must-Have […]