Pocketknives date back to the early Bronze Ages, approximately 400-500 BC, but it seems not that long ago that a pocketknife was a rite of passage for most young boys. What is this tool truly capable of, though? Whether you are a hunter or simply wondering how to be prepared if you find yourself in … Read more
Emergency blankets are one of the most underrated technologies of the century. Originally inspired by tinsel that’s made for toys and Christmas trees, the thin, shiny metallic material serves an unending multitude of purposes from marathon running to space stations. It’s incredible how versatile emergency blankets can really be. So, why are emergency blankets silver … Read more
Space blankets are a common item found in many emergency preparedness kits because they are small, cheap, light, and useful. Their best-known function is on keeping a subject warm and preventing hypothermia, but you may be wondering if they can serve other purposes. Do space blankets keep things cold? While a space blanket may slightly aid … Read more
Almost everyone with a car or a skill for outdoor sports has at least one emergency blanket in their possession. Many of us keep them around in case of an emergency that, only because we are prepared, never happens. So, we start to think about our emergency supplies. Do they expire? How long can they … Read more
Many people depend heavily on generators to run their electronic devices. With this, it would be extremely problematic if anything happened to your devices. Can a generator damage electronic devices? Inverter generators are safe to use with electronics, but you should be cautious when using non-inverter generators to power electronic devices. This is because inverter … Read more