I take a lot of leftovers to work. Normally I use plastic containers or plastic bags to carry them. However, the convenience this gives me comes with the cost of buying the containers. Additionally, I have concerns over BPA and other chemicals in the plastic. While neither of these concerns alone are great enough […]
Category: How To (How I Did)
You could call this a How To – but people often tell me I did it wrong – now to be fair you can’t really tell me I can’t do it that way, when the video shows I actually DID do it that way – so to cool down the hateraide – lets just call this HOW I DID
How to Lash a Tripod
Today I want to talk about how to lash a tripod. I needed something to hold up some homemade mosquito repellent trays, and all I had was trees and string so… Lashing is a great skill to have, with some rope and a little knowledge you can make all sorts of useful things. This […]
How to Modify a TDI Knife with Tek Lok
I love my Ka-Bar TDI, it is very ergonomic and designed to be used weak-handed to help defend against gun grab situations. I modified it to make it easy to carry. Additionally, if you need a smaller EDC knife, I have a post on how to conceal the Ka Bar LDK. The problem with […]
How to Make Dehydrated Toothpaste Dots
Here is a quick tip for backpacking or camping where space and weight is a premium – make Dehydrated Toothpaste Dots. To make a chewable single use dry toothpaste “mint” lay out foil sheet or parchment and make rows of toothpaste spots. Allow to dry for 2-4 days. Sprinkle baking soda on top to […]
How to Make Homemade Desiccant Out of Sheetrock
Moisture is one of the largest threats to long term storage, and over the years a variety of commercial products have been created to absorb moisture in gun safes and other storage areas. I came across a unique DIY Sheetrock desiccant discovered during WWII as the Department of Energy at Oak Ridge experimented with […]