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World's Brightest, Smallest
Flashlights!
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<<< Polished (or buff) Stainless Steel Maratac AAA
Flashlight
Polished Stainless AA
Flashlight >>>
Probably the brightest small
flashlights you will ever see - with adjustable brightness!
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The
Maratac Polished Stainless AAA
flashlight is perhaps the perfect flashlight for
a fanny pack BOB. The "low" mode is adequate light for
walking, with the advantage of being easily turned up to an
incredibly bright light when needed. Length 2.7", diameter 1/2".
Weight with Duracell - One (1) ounce. |
The Maratac AA Stainless
Flashlight in Polished 300 Grade Stainless Steel.
Specifications:
Length: 2.99", Diameter: .70" - Low Mode, 1.5lm
Output for 100 Hours Medium Mode, 18lm Output for 7 Hours High Mode,
85lm Output for 2 Hours, from Duracell battery.
Weight with Duracell battery - 2.2 ounces. |
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LED Type: Cree
7090-XP-E Q5 with a life span up to 50,000 hours. The reflector is
aluminum alloy. Flashlight body is made 300 grade stainless. The
lens has been treated with a AR (Anti-Reflective) coating. Its
proprietary circuit design features reverse polarity protection and
runs off of one AAA battery that provides 3 levels of brightness
(Medium/Low/High). Single AAA battery: alkaline, lithium, NiMH
or Nicad AAA batteries. |
LED Type: Cree
7090-XP-E Q5 with a life span up to 50,000 hours. The reflector
is aluminum alloy. Flashlight body is made of Polished Grade 300 Stainless
Steel. The lens has been treated with a AR (Anti-Reflective) coating.
Its proprietary circuit design features reverse polarity protection
and runs off of one AA battery that
provides 3 levels of brightness (Low/Medium/High).
These flashlights hide in your hand. The bright polish
does not show while in use, but it does make the
flashlights easier to find if dropped! |
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The Maratac Polished Stainless
AAA Flashlight - $29.95 |
The Maratac
Polished Stainless AA Flashlight - $34.95 |
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AAA Maratac
Buff Finish Stainless Steel again in stock! Same great light as above, but in the
original non-slip, non-reflective muted stainless steel finish. This is my favorite. So small and light you barely know you're carrying it, and almost
indestructible. $29.95 |
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Yorick Stainless Steel Skull - Unique Hat Cord or Chin Strap
Cinch
Yorick Stainless Steel Skull High-density centrifuge cast 300 grade stainless steel. 15.6 grams ( over half an ounce ) Cast from a wax model hand carved skull
Dimensions : 20mm x 13mm x 18mm 4mm dia. hole for friction clutching two strands of paracord or round hat cords. |

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Yorick Stainless Steel Skull |
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U-Dig-It Folding Hand Shovel
U-Dig-It Folding Hand Shovel Made of tough rustproof Stainless steel. Unfolds and locks into the handle for sure handling. The shovel
comes with a nylon case for your belt or BOB. I had one of these in plain steel decades ago and always carried it when in the bush. Weight: 6.5 oz; 5.75 inches folded. $17.95 |

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TorqKey Screwdriver
TorqKey Screwdriver Ingenious design! Beloved for EDC use (Every Day Carry), the TorqKey design is very stout and
amazingly versatile. Supplied with a machined Phillips and a straight, hollow ground bit with 1/4" hex shaft. The "wings" provide turning
torque, and it can be chucked into a drill as an extension and any 1/4" bit will fit. Working with soft material? Set a drill clutch to almost no
torque, sink a screw gently, then turn by hand with the "wings" to set the screw flush without damaging the finish. Drilled for a split ring for keychain
carry. $6.95 |

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Key
Screwdrivers!
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Key Screwdrivers!
New!
One of the most handy things my
father had was a Proto Screw Key. It was made
from hardened steel and definitely not a toy. I
inherited it, and it has been in use for half a century. Sadly, they
have been out of production for years. Now the design has been
updated & improved, a Phillips bit added, and are made from
blackened, hardened tool steel - as good as the original.
Set of one Phillips and one flat blade - $5.95
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Screw Keys - $5.95 per set |
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P-51 Can opener
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P-51 Can opener
is an update of the World War II P-38 can opener
for C-rations. At 2" long, the P-51 is much easier to use than
the older, smaller version. Key ring attachment hole, folds
flat for carrying. US Govt. #P-51-2-1503.
In an emergency the P-51 can
open crates and boxes or tighten scope ring mount screws, but the
greatest utility is having a can opener available at all times for
emergency use. |
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P-51 Can
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One P-51 = 95 cents @ |
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Six pack = $5.45 |
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"Bulletproof"
Lighters!!!
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"Bulletproof"
Lighters!!!
New Split Pea Lighter is small enough to be used as a zipper pull
or key fob!
Well, almost bulletproof. Heavy gauge stainless steel
construction, I think I could drive over them without damage.
Will stand on end as a fire starter. Real, old-fashioned lighters:
No plastic to break, just a flint, wick and spark wheel in a
sturdy stainless steel case.
Waterproof
construction.
"O" ring gasket prevents lighter fluid
evaporation for months. Remove the lighter and the case
is perfect for storing pills or small valuables. Key
ring attached. Will fit into the Versadriver pouch or
small belt pouch. Uses standard Ronson "gold" flints. |
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Peanut
compared to butane lighter for size. |
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5 spare "Gold" flints
= $1.00 |
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Split Pea - 1.3" x .5" |
Peanut lighter - 1.9" x .5" |
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The Widgy
Family of Pocket Pry Bars
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Widgy Pocket Pry Bars.
No more broken knife blades!
Open crates, wooden boxes, file cabinets, pry
stuck doors, open paint cans, an amazing tool with 1000 uses.
Govt. issue for opening ordinance crates as soldiers kept
breaking their knife blades! Made of heat treated D-9 tool
steel. Note: The 3" Micro Widgy fits the VersaDriver pouch
perfectly. |
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Pocket Widgy - 4" x .5" |
Micro Widgy - 3" x .5" |
Pico Widgy - 2" x .5" |
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The Family - One
each: Pocket, Micro and Pico Widgys - $14.95 |
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Straight Widgy Pry Bars
Straight Widgy Pry Bars were developed to fill the demand for those who wish to grind their own small tools using the excellent D-9 tool steel used in
these bars. Then along came the Law of Unintended Consequences and other excellent use for these straight bars. Many people carry expensive
multi-tools on their belts, and they are tempted to use them for prying jobs. Bad idea, as the leverage in a multi-tool is designed for straight-line
cutting or grabbing, not off angle sideways prying. And there is usually room in the belt pouch to slide in a Straight Widgy beside the multi-tool. Lacking
the curve in the regular Widgy, the Straight Widgy does not have the leverage to pry small nails, etc, on a large flat surface. But they are way better
than bending an expensive multi-tool! |

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Straight Micro Widgy - 3" x .5" - $5.75 |
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Straight Pocket Widgy - 4" x .5" - $5.95 |
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EOD
BREACHER BAR
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EOD Robotics developed this
compact breaching tool with input from Bomb Techs, SWAT
Operators and Patrol Officers. All these folks need a tool for
prying, cutting and pounding, and here's the answer.
Made From 1045 High Carbon Steel and Fully Heat Treated To A
Rockwell Hardness of Over 45.
The EOD Robotics Breacher Bar comes ready to go as a pry bar
or lever. Ideal for opening crates and even punching through
steel drums etc. The coffin corner back edge lends itself to a
hammer nicely.
The 2 inner holes in the handle can be for paracord or solid
slabs or whatever you like. The hole towards the top of the
blade and the one on the end are good for lashing it onto a
shaft, tree branch etc. The end hole is geared for hanging it
up or for attaching a lanyard so you do not lose it in that
pit or in the water.
The top edge can be hammered on as can the back end. And then
you can use your imagination to do other things with it.
- Measures 8 1/2" long, 1 1/4" wide and 7/32" thick. Weight
8.2 oz.
Although the EOD Breacher Tool was
developed and designed to enter the real world of urban
combat, and with a little work with a file, belt sander,
grinder, stone or a rock to it could be sharpened and
converted to a deadly stabbing or slashing instrument we can't
recommend it. Likewise, The Flat on the handle end should not
be used as a skull or rib crusher or for performing other
blunt trauma. Sorry These Are Not Returnable.
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EOD BREACHER BAR
Pry your way out of most anything.
These were bulk packed for shipment to the military so they may
have some rub marks where they have rubbed together in transit.
MADE IN USA
European orders
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(Overseas delivery extra, see below.)
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EOD BAR -
Overseas Delivery - Extra postage required >>>
$5.00 is required for the extra postage needed to
ship this heavier item overseas. NOTICE:
NO EOD BREACHER BARS SENT TO THE NETHERLANDS!!! |
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MID-BREACH BAR
New
Mid-size Breacher Bar.
This Bar is 3/4th the size
of the original Breacher Bar above. At 6 3/8" long, 1" wide and 1/8" thick, this new mid-size bar is lighter, easier to carry and more portable.
Made from the same
1045 High Carbon Steel and Fully Heat Treated,
this bar can be ground to different shapes as desired.
Paracord wrap the handle, make a sheath from a seat belt,
customize as you wish. Very handy size
to pry open stuck doors, break through windows,
whatever, to escape from buildings or vehicles in emergencies. |
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New Mid-Breach Bar - $9.95 |
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Mid-Breach BAR -
Overseas Delivery - Extra postage required >>>
$1.00 per bar is required for the extra postage needed to
ship this heavier item overseas. NOTICE:
NO BREACHER BARS SENT TO THE NETHERLANDS!!! |
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SURVIVAL RADIO - World's Smallest Digital
Shortwave Radio
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The
AM/FM/SW SURVIVAL RADIO
Marathon GP4L-ETFR
(Emergency Task Force Radio)
The perfect radio to have with
you at all times - keep informed in time of emergency!
Double-conversion
superheterodyne circuitry yields reception equal/exceeding radios
costing 10 times more! Improved design for Canadian market for enhanced cold
weather use. Shipped in protective blister pack.
World's Smallest Digital AM/FM
Shortwave (3.4"
X 2.55" X .83")
Survival
Radio - with small LED - $27.95 For detailed information,
click here.
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Marathon GP4L-ETFR
Survival
Radio, with small LED - $27.95 |
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SAVE!!!
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Survival Radio, SW Antenna &
EMP Faraday Cage
, all 3 items shown,
only $39.95 (plus S&H)
- Shipped Priority Mail to US Zip Codes
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SAVE!!!
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Survival Radio, SW Antenna &
Personal Carry Case
, all 3 items shown,
only $42.95 (plus S&H)
- Shipped Priority Mail to US Zip Codes
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Pocket Portable Antenna for Survival Radio
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This simple long wire (16' long) antenna will improve the
reception on the short wave bands for most portable short-wave
radios. [The Survival Radio has such incredible reception it doesn't
really need this portable antenna except where reception is
shielded, such as in a "storm" shelter or in hills that block
reception.] The coil of wire just clips to the telescopic antenna.
On radios with an antenna jack, it plugs right in. When you are
all done you just wind it up on it's own coil. Perfect for
travel. Spool dia. 2 3/4", 5/8" wide.
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Personal Carry Case (PCC) for Survival Radio
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Rugged Nylon Pouch Lined With Tacsoft To
Protect Sensitive Electronics From Scratches. Holds
wallets, Survival Radio, shotgun shells (shown at left),
small cell phones, etc. Top opening, belt loops on
back. Velcro front for patch.
4.5" L x .7" W x 3 H". |
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Personal Carry Case |
EMP Faraday
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Steel tinned EMP box,
hinged lid, 4 1/4" x 3 1/8" x 1".
Holds the Survival radio nice and secure. With strong, thin cardboard
inside to provide insulation, the radio is protected against
dust, dirt and EMP!!! Box, cardboard and a
cutting template are provided. $3.95 |
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MICRO GRAPPLING HOOK
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A light weight, reusable
Grappling Hook used to snag trip wires or command
detonation wires on IED's or snare wires in a combat
environment. Designed to be small enough to carry but big enough
to snag wires, messenger lines, or even fishing line to retrieve
lost rods. Can be weighted with sand or water and cast with
a fishing rod to increase thrown distance. All stainless steel with O-ring sealed storage
compartment. Attachment point will handle 550 or smaller cord. |
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These grappling hooks were
not designed for life support applications and should
not be used for such applications. As with all tools, use
with extreme caution. Special Note To Ninja Warriors:
These grappling hooks will not support your body
weight. |
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Pocket Grappling Hook, 1" x
5.5", limited quantities - $29.95 |
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MICRO
GRAPPLING HOOK - $24.95 |
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VersaDriver - Belt
Portable Tool Kit
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This may be the most
useful and flexible tool
in
your emergency kit or on your belt. I
really like this tool due to it's flexibility and quality
stainless steel construction. Package includes: VersaDriver,
1/4" drive to 1/4" hex adapter, 11 hex drive bits with holder, all
in a black nylon belt pouch only 3 1/4" x 4".
There is room in the belt pouch for a pocket razor and saw (below) plus some 1/4" sockets
and a Widgy Pocket Pry Bar. Weight only 5 3/4 oz. More
information.
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I was
properly chastised (see below) for not
illustrating how really versatile the VersaDriver kit can be.
The 4" wide high quality carry case can hold other useful items:
a pocket saw, pocket razor, small folding pliers, some 1/4"
drive sockets and a silver dollar for
emergency barter.
The photo shows the contents of
my personal VersaDriver kit except I have since added the 3"
Micro Widgy, Key Screwdriver Set and P-51
can opener. You can add the
extra tools of your choice. Click on photo.
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VersaDriver
for US ZIP Code & Canadian delivery - $11.95 |
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VersaDriver Kit:
Includes VersaDriver, 3"
Micro Widgy, Key Screwdriver set, P-51 Can Opener,
Pocket Straight Razor, and Pocket Light. $25.95
Save $$ |
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VersaDriver
for overseas delivery (not kit) - $14.95
$3.00 added for
the extra postage required to ship this heavier item for single
item purchases only. If postage cost at checkout exceeds $10.00,
go back and use US
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POCKET
SURVIVAL SAW
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This compact pocket saw
is perfect for
a belt or purse survival kit!
If a knife can’t cut it, this saw will! The 1.9"
Bosch Swiss made blade has 18 teeth per inch and can cut metal,
plastic and wood. Cuts on pull stroke. A perfect
complement to the Pocket Straight Razor below.
Dimensions same as razor knife below. $5.95 each.
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POCKET STRAIGHT
RAZOR
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"Surgical Prep Razors"
- Incredible knives!!!
This is the sharpest production blade we have ever
seen. One is always in my pocket. They make great
additions to survival kits. They are reportedly issued as an
component in some U. S. military survival kits. Dimensions
of case: 2 3/4" long, 5/8" high, 3/8" thick. Blade: 2" long.
Weight: only 1/4 oz. Not even noticeable in a pocket! Always
have one handy for any use. A split key ring of 1/2" will
fit in the pivot pin hole for lanyard carry for knife and saw.
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ORANGE
Pocket Straight Razor
- only $1.95
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ORANGE
Pocket Straight Razor,
6 pack,
$1.65 @ = $9.90 |
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Black
Pocket Straight Razor
- only $1.95
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BLACK
Pocket Straight Razor,
6 pack,
$1.65 @ = $9.90 |
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Norton's U. C. S. (Universal Cleaning Stick)

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Norton's Universal Cleaning Stick (U. C. S.) is used to help provide complete cleaning and assist in the
disassembly of modern weapon systems. The sharp but flexible edges get into the nooks and crannies where gunk builds up. Its highly chemical resistant,
non-metallic construction resists impregnation of foreign debris. Just wrap a cleaning patch around the U. C. S. and you are ready to clean!! It's smooth
and slick, contains no glass fibers and is highly resilient. Orange color - hard to lose. $1.00 each. |
Norton's U. C. S. (Universal Cleaning Stick) -
Orange, $1.00 |
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THE
MARVELOUS CLIP-LITE! Now in
ACU Gray!
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Anyone working in a tall building
should have a Clip-Lite handy at all times.
They can be clipped to a purse strap, a belt loop, a pocket in a
brief case, anywhere they can be reached at all times. If the
electricity goes out in a building, how do you escape safely
without a light? The Clip-Lite is the answer. Some
department managers in New York City are now buying them by the
dozen so their employees can safely evacuate if need be. It's
happened before and it will happen again.
Be ready for
the next event!
Excellent insurance for a very
uncertain future!!! |
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HANDS-FREE LED CLIP-LITE!!!
This
handy little light was designed by members of a special
operations team to provide light when and where they
needed it like maps, documents, simple navigation,
identification. This was quickly discovered by Paramedics
as the answer to their low light documentation problems
and word of it's multiple uses spread from there. What
make this light unique is it's eight position 360 degree
rotary clip with strong jaw and thin rugged body. Two
replaceable CR2018
lithium batteries for long battery life
. Clips to belts, caps, shirt pockets, etc, and
swivels to shine light exactly where it is needed.
EXTREMELY USEFUL BRIGHT, WHITE LIGHT,
STORES AT FULL POWER UNTIL NEEDED.
Only $4.45 each.
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ACU Clip Lite
- only $4.45 each
(ACU body, black clip, white LED) |
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ACU Clip Lite
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six pack - $4.16 @ =
$24.95 |
Replacement
Battery and LED Pocket light for the Clip Lite!
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WHITE LED POCKET LIGHT -
Orange body
Shines an astonishingly bright beam
illuminating any path. Easily attaches to key ring
or zipper. Makes it possible to always have light. Renews your
Clip Lite! Less expensive by far than buying batteries at
a hardware store. |
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This is the same
light as the Clip Lite (ACU body) without the clip. It is
a terrific Pocket utility light or use to renew the Clip Lite. The clip is
virtually indestructible. Remove two small Phillips
screws from the backs, put the clip from the Clip Lite on the
Pocket Light and
replace the screws. Bingo, a new orange Clip Lite for far less than
the cost of new batteries! |
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White LED Pocket light
only $1.45 @
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Pocket Light
six pack =
$1.25 @ = $7.50
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Battery Operated Kerosene Pump for Safe Filling of Small Containers
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No more spilled fuel, funnels or hoses!
Pump kerosene directly into your heater tank with the flip of a
switch! New model powered by 2 AA batteries
(Batteries not included.), lighter
and shorter than previous models using "D" cell
batteries so it is not top heavy. Batteries last for months of
daily use. Easy to use switch. Shipped Priority Mail
within US ONLY! Please, no orders outside
US borders.
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In this new
era of terrorist
bombings, a bandanna, a small bottle of water and a safety pin
should be carried at all times. If caught near a
terrorist blast of any kind, the bandanna should be folded (or
cut)
into a triangle, put over the nose and mouth and tied behind the head.
The safety pin will secure the knot. The bandanna should then be saturated
with water. The wet cotton will filter out almost all dust and
keep your nose, mouth and lungs clear of most toxic fumes and
particles - including radioactive or toxic particles! The
small kit could also include a small
Clip-Lite or Pocket Light so you can
see your way to safety, a small
razor knife for cutting
bandages, curtains blocking your path, etc. These items
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Remember the
images of people exiting the area of the WTC buildings on 9/11 and the
London bombings of 7/7, their faces covered with soot and
gasping for breath? Many of them had severe lung
problems from breathing toxic fumes and inhaling dust
particles. They were not prepared!
A wet bandanna will
cover the nose, mouth and neck,
providing good protection from dust and debris and filtering out most
toxic fumes...very simple and cheap insurance. It's worked for
cowboys caught on the open range in dust storms, and it still works
today. And yes, cowboys used a safety pin to secure the knot, 'cept they didn't call it
that. Look closely at the bottom of the photo below and you will
see a genuine, gold plated buckaroo "bandanna
pin." A large safety pin will work just as well. Be sure to
thoroughly wash and dry the bandanna before use
to remove any starch and dust in the fabric. When
very dry and still warm, pack into a zip lock baggie and
squeeze out all the air before sealing. The bandanna
will then be kept in perfect condition until needed.
A good water bottle to
carry is a small but sturdy plastic bottle, such as the kind for purse
carry of "Waterless Hand Cleaner" or any thin plastic bottle designed
for pocket carry (rinsed and cleaned thoroughly, of course, before
filling with water.). The water bottle shown above is larger, but
perfect to put into a storage bin in your vehicle. The bandanna is
available in department stores, most everyone has large safety pins laying
about, a
Clip-Lite is $4.45 and a
razor knife
only $1.95.
Total cost for a package small enough to always be with you = less
than $10.00. All of these items will
fit into a Personal
Carry Case
and
always be available when needed and still cost less than $20.00!!!
Adding a
VersaDriver and
Widgy Pocket Pry Bar
to the small kit (or better yet, the VersaDriver Kit) would make it possible to
remove door hinges, pry open elevator or subway doors (or windows), etc. The extra items are
luxuries, but carried at all
times they could save your life in an emergency. At
least carry a bandanna, a large safety pin and a small bottle of
water. It costs so little to save your own lungs!
If you live in a large
city and are dependent upon public transportation, please carry enough
cash in your emergency pack to get home. Do not expect ATM
machines to be working! What you have with you in your
small survival/emergency pack can make the difference between safety
or
misery, life or death.
"I saw the orange flames but I
didn't hear it, I could barely breathe." Chicago Fire
Commissioner Raymond Orozco said 152 passengers were taken to 12
hospitals, primarily to be treated for smoke inhalation, and 33 others
refused treatment," commenting on the Chicago subway fire on July
11, 2006. If those subway passengers had carried a small
bottle of water, a bandana and a safety pin, they would most likely
not have suffered lung damage from smoke inhalation. So simple,
so cheap, and so effective.
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SHIPPING GUIDELINES
- US and OVERSEAS
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SHIPPING WITHIN
United States:
All orders shipped quickly via U.S. Postal Service, First Class
(up to 13 oz) or Priority Mail. Please enter your
POSTAL DELIVERY ADDRESS
for Postal
mail delivery
- NOT package delivery: I do not use United
Parcel Service.
Postage rates are shown on the
Mail Order Form
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PRIORITY or
First Class mailing BEYOND NORTH AMERICA -
I mail worldwide (where there is a good possibility of having
packages actually delivered). Exceptions:
Nothing shipped to Africa (except S.A. & Namibia), the Philippines, or
Indonesia; No EOD Breacher Bars or Mid-Breach Bars to The Netherlands. (See Shipping & Warranty.) |
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Express Mail for Europe and OZ -- delivery in about a week!
Almost everything
combined in the Survival Shop can be mailed in one Express
package for
$28.95.
If you desire insurance on postal delivery of your
order, Express Mail is the only method available.
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I normally do not ship CC's bags overseas, but I do have available one Responder Pouch (olive, $19.95) and three
EOD Utility Bags (olive $27.95), plus other assorted items. Extra postage may be required for the EOD
Bags. If interested,
please e-mail me for the complete list. |
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Customs label with exact value of contents,
contents labeled as "tools," in a plain package. If you
wish your order split into several
packages to lessen or avoid import fees/taxes,
send me
an e-mail quickly after ordering. (EOD Bars and VersaDriver
excluded). |
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Please use overseas Add to Cart buttons for the VersaDriver
and EOD Breacher Bar
if ordered as single items
as they are heavy items and require additional postage.
Every ounce counts for overseas shipping.
NOTICE: NO EOD BREACHER
or MID-BREACH BARS SENT TO THE NETHERLANDS!!! Customs forms have a
declared value for the items only! Questions? e-mail me
at
Miles@RuralOregon.net. |
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Sorry it is complicated, but there is no insurance for overseas mailing
and I simply refuse to provide free goodies to customs agents
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UPDATE March 17, 2006: In
"Preparing For a Pandemic,"
Darlene Washington, the director of disease prevention education at the
American Red Cross said "...we encourage families to have supplies on
hand like flashlights and batteries, matches. Hand-cranked or
battery-operated radios...
A recent poll finds that fewer than half
of coastal residents are prepared.
"It takes just one hurricane over your house to make for a bad year,"
says Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center.
He and his
colleagues are placing an extremely high emphasis on individual
preparedness, which means being able to take care of one's family
unassisted for at least 72 hours.
~~~~~~Reports from the field~~~~~~
This is an outstanding radio! It picks up AM/FM stations as good as my
CCradio from the ccrane company, and on shortwave as good as my Sangean.
For such a small unit the sound is exceptional, the tuning is smooth and
accurate, and it gets good battery life. For the price it is unbeatable.
William in Ukiah, March 9, 2006
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Thanks, Miles. Once again you are incredibly quick! I
have the radios in my hands already. 30 hours after I placed my order.
David in Cottage Grove, November 21, 2006
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SORRY, THE SURVIVAL SHOP DOES NOT HAVE FACILITIES FOR WALK IN
CLIENTS, BUT OUR WEB SITE REMAINS OPEN 24 HOURS TO HELP YOU.
If you have a question, e-mail me at
miles@RuralOregon.net
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