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Skytech Laser Pointer Review

January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 James Burnette 1,172 Comments

Skytech Laser

I got a Skytech Laser, a high powered blue laser pointer, to play with recently. Which almost didn’t happen. Recently I began checking my spam filter daily because I have it set pretty strict. While going through It one email caught my eye. It was a Skytech rep offering a laser for review. I absolutely want a laser to play with. To be honest I was pretty upset with the spam filter.

Skytech lasers thought, correctly, that lasers can have a few uses for survival. They also mentioned that some lasers can start fires. My mind jumped to pyromaniac dreams and I quickly replied. This laser sadly does not burn stuff. I tried really hard too. Even on the highest setting and using a fresnel lense.

No burning but there are still many uses to be had with this laser pointer. I have had fun testing this. So has Bjorn the Cat. He loves it. His resume now includes catching the blue dot.

Lets get into some survival uses for lasers.

RZ Mask Premium Breathing Protection Review

January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 James Burnette 185 Comments

RZ Mask Premium Breathing Protection Review

Today I’ll be reviewing the RZ Mask Premium Breathing Protection. I generally hate to wear breathing protection masks. Especially those cheap paper ones. You know the ones with the rubber band type attachment. They fit terribly. If you breathe too hard you push it off. The metal nose piece is always either too snug or too loose. Then It might cut you.

Not to mention that you’re just re-breathing the same stale air. With all that said it’s no wonder I never wore them. Last year when I was insulating the tiny house I went without breathing protection. I also spent the next few weeks coughing up a lung.

If only There was a better solution. With The RZ Mask from RZ Industries there is.

Permaculture Playing Cards

December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 James Burnette 1,328 Comments

I saw recently that Paul Wheatons Permaculture playing cards have been updated. I never got around to doing a proper review before. Time to rectify that. If you have happened to listen to our earlier podcasts you will know that we used to read one permaculture playing card. Couch Potato Mikes organizing system failed though.

I’m sure all of you know what permaculture is right? No? Google defines it as such:

per·ma·cul·ture

ˈpərməˌkəlCHər/

noun

the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Which is a wholly lacking term. Geoff Lawton defines it as a design science. Learning permaculture allows you to design systems, like garden, in a more holistic way. I’m a permaculture fan more so than an expert. Getting a deck actually taught me a lot.

After The Crumble Review

December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 James Burnette 196 Comments

Today I review After The Crumble. A new book review James? Yes finally. I was sent after the crumble in between a move or two. It got put on the back burner. Also I was a slow reader. I fixed that. I used this book to train on some speed reading techniques. Which will help me get these reviews out much faster.

“Our future has crumbled. In the late 2020s, the grid finally flickered out for the last time, succumbing to attacks from a newly formed Resistance, fuel scarcity, and general entropy.
It is now the year 2037 and many have died, with the few that managed to escape death solely concerned with their daily survival. Gavin Collier is one of those lucky few, but survival alone isn’t enough for him anymore.”

Death Wish Coffee Review

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015 James Burnette 234 Comments

Death wish coffee labels itself the worlds strongest coffee. A bold statement. Their logo is a skull and crossbones. The pictures on the website are tattooed bearded men. In short my kind of people. I was very intrigued by their claim of the world’s strongest coffee. I love a good strong black coffee. I do not fear the bastard flavor of bitter.

I can’t stand a weak coffee. If it does not put hair on your chest I’m not interested. I could not let a statement like Worlds strongest coffee go unchallenged. I knew I had to test out some of their brew. The great folks at Death Wish Coffee sent over a bag and I got to reviewing. In the name of science I drank many many cups. You are welcome dear reader. So how did it stack up to the claims?