Survival Sandwich Stays “Fresh” For Two Years
If you have a survival, or bug-out bag, ready for the times when you have to grab your gear and go, you might want to pick up some Tactical Sandwiches (or in this case a Tactical Sammich). Supposedly they taste pretty good and come in two flavors (Honey BBQ beef and pepperoni). The sandwiches […]
Flight Assembled Architecture
An installation at the FRAC Centre in Orleans, France is using autonomous quadrocopter robots to build a 20-foot tall tower with 1,500 blocks. Pretty amazing. The robotic four-blade helicopters place each building block in an exact location according to an existing blueprint. "The show is the work of ETH Zurich roboticist Raffaello D’Andrea and architects […]
The Inflatable Pillow Tie
Yep, I could have used this for one of my first jobs, reading and organizing old loan documents. What looks like a fairly fashionable necktie has a hidden valve for inflating the tie making it into a pillow. "Because most things that require a neck tie, require a nap, the pillow tie does double duty. […]
Battery Powered Chain Saw By Stihl
The Stihl MSA 160 C-BQ Lithium Ion Battery Powered Chain Saw is a thing of beauty. Granted you can only run an hour at a time, but that is more than enough for most folks. No more noxious fumes, mixing gas and oil, our loud chain sawing. The Stihl MSA 160 uses a 36-volt lithium […]
Krups Espresseria – Automatic Espresso Machine
I love a good espresso but don't always feel like running to the local coffee shop for a $5 drink. With that said, not sure I can stomach the $800 price tag on this beautiful machine. The Krups Espresseria is a fully automatic espresso machine. The Krups Espresseria has a built-in grinder, a brewing chamber […]
Samurai Style Umbrella Hides A Stainless Steel Blade
It starts off as a classic businessman’s umbrella, with some not so subtle Samurai Warrior details on the handle, but this self-defense tool hides a secret weapon., Simply unscrew the handle and a 14 5/8″ stainless steel blade is unveiled to deter would-be attackers. Yours for about $29 here,. unless you live in CA,MA, or […]
Dual Purpose Hunting Gadget – From Rifle To Fishing Pole
If things get weird in a hurry and you can only stuff a few things in your bag as you are running out of the house. You might want to grab a Pack-Rifle. The Pack-Rifle is a light weight (less than a pound) utility rifle that can transform into a fishing pole. The fishing […]
Baladeo 34G Superlight Locking Knife
It has been a while since I have seen a pocket knife that I have wanted to get out the credit card for, The Baladeo 34G Locking Knife is the latest. The knife weighs in at only 34 Grams (1.2 ounces) and is make of 420 stainless steel. The knife has a slick locking mechanism […]
Napoleon Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker
Can't decide whether to BBQ, wet smoke, or dry smoke your food. Not a problem. The Napoleon Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker is modular and has three separate cooking chambers. Each chamber has its own cooking grate, temperature controls, and vents. The top lid even has five hooks for hanging meats. If smoking doesn't fit the bill […]
50/50 Savings Bank
Time to upgrade my mason jar piggy bank to the 50/50 Savings Bank which works a bit like the old Pachinko machines. Start off by writing your two savings choices on the tiny dry-erase boards and drop your coins in. Make your choices count though. Mine has "Vegas" on the left and "local strip club" […]