Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader “Desert T” notes: “I came across this item at the Smith & Wesson web site while researching something else. Rather steep price, but I found the marketing strategy interesting.” JWR Adds: Just the ticket for traipsing around Alaska.

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I recently heard about an interesting vendor called Civil Defense Supplies. They stock and eclectic line of storage food, first aid gear, commo gear, night vision gear, 72 Hour Kits, and so forth. I should mention, however, that I have not yet done business with them.

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Reader Sid near Niagara Falls spotted a unique folding–well, actually collapsing–bike. He noted: “I don’t know how this one stacks up against the other folding/compact bikes, but here is a link to one I haven’t seen ’til now.” JWR Adds: You will note that these bikes are being sold by Safecastle (one of our loyal advertisers), a firm with a sterling reputation and great customer service. They sell great products and they stand behind what they sell.