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Make your own Magnetic Labels

Make your own Magnetic Labels
Posted By: Desert Surplus
Posted: Sun Aug 10 2008
I store some things in metal containers and in metal drawers and cabinets. Depending on quantity the items, things get shuffl ...Click Here for full article

Skilcraft Hydramax Pack

Skilcraft Hydramax Pack
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Mon Jul 7 2008
This pack is worn much of the time during outdoor activities. It carries water (120 oz), A extendable Baton, an Extra Digital ...Click Here for full article

Review of Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Hearing Protection

Review of Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Hearing Protection
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Sat Apr 19 2008
The Impact Sport electronic earmuff amplifies low-level ambient sounds, like range commands and conversations, while instantl ...Click Here for full article

Small Camera Tripod

Small Camera Tripod
Posted By: Leads Unlimited
Posted: Fri Apr 18 2008
We use these small plastic tripods to hold and point our digital cameras.The tripods fold up and weigh almost nothing so they ...Click Here for full article

Making rope handles with a single 550 cord

Making rope handles with a single 550 cord
Posted By: kilosix4
Posted: Sun Mar 23 2008
I saw the instructions for this on the internet and figured I would give it a try. I was not about to buy a French Knitting S ...Click Here for full article

Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Needle Nose

Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Needle Nose
Posted By: 99frontierxe
Posted: Sat Nov 24 2007
Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Needle Nose (in black) Review

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Books about Arizona Geology

Books about Arizona Geology
Posted By: JiveOne
Posted: Sun Oct 21 2007
These are some of our favorite books that cover geology, rocks, minerals and the sights we see while driving around Arizona. ...Click Here for full article

Do it yourself DVD burner into a Super Bright Pointer

Do it yourself DVD burner into a Super Bright Pointer
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Wed Aug 22 2007
So I read about this on the internet, and tried it myself. I had some dead DVD drives and an old Mag Light I was ready to bui ...Click Here for full article

Re-Roll your Electrical Tape

Re-Roll your Electrical Tape
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Fri Aug 10 2007
Everyone knows how to re-roll Duck Tape (Duck Tape, 100 MPH tape, etc) since we covered that in a recent article. I've been a ...Click Here for full article

Small, simple, LED lights

Small, simple, LED lights
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Tue Aug 7 2007
Next to a knife, some rope and a way to make fire, a dependable light can really be useful in an emergency. ...Click Here for full article

Desert Surplus has new items in stock

Desert Surplus has new items in stock
Posted By: Desert Surplus
Posted: Wed. Apr 11, 2007
We have a bunch of new stuff, so come in and take a look ...Click Here for full article

MineLab Metal (Gold &Treasure) Detectors

MineLab Metal (Gold &Treasure) Detectors
Posted By: TucsonGuns
Posted: Thu Mar 8 2007
Minelab make an extensive range of metal detecting products for all purposes.

In just two decades, Minelab has ...Click Here for full article

Leatherman Serge Multi-Tool Review

Leatherman Serge Multi-Tool Review
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Fri. Oct 20, 2006
I have been testing a new Leatherman Surge this week, here are the results ...Click Here for full article

What to put in a small first aid kit

What to put in a small first aid kit
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Sat. Sep 30, 2006
We build our own first aid kits. Here is a quick 'How To' about how to fill your small first aid kit ...Click Here for full article