Pat’s Product Review: Montie Gear AR Rest

…the AR-Rest, the rubber covers would slip off the bottom of the legs. And, “yes” I did try to Super-Glue the rubber covers on – and it didn’t work. I would suggest using rubber cement – that would hold the rubber covers on better. Of course, you only need to use the rubber covers if you’re shooting over the hood of a car and don’t want to scratch the paint job. When shooting over a bench, or going prone, you don’t need the little rubber covers. I’m not alone in my one minor complaint about the AR-Rest. You can view similar complaints on the Montie Gear web site – and I do applaud Montie Gear, for posting those comments from customers – most companies wouldn’t post negative comments. Thank you, Montie Gear, for your honesty!   I believe that Montie Gear should replace the little rubber covers, with something that…




Pat’s Product Review: Montie Gear Ultra-Lightweight Knife

…hunting small game. And, they also produced a folding arrow, to use with their sling shot. Be sure to check it out on their web site for more information. I’ve learned that Montie Gear produces high-quality everything. No short cuts, and only the best materials are used in the things they produce.   When Montie Gear sent me their new Ultra-lightweight fixed blade knife, I was a little anxious to get my hands on it. The first thing that catches your attention is the quick draw aluminum sheath that the knife is in. Yes, that’s right, in this day and age of Kydex sheaths, Montie Gear, came up with a sheath – a skeletonized aluminum sheath – that carries their neat little fixed blade knife. And, it has a quick draw release – you simply place your thumb on top of the lever and press down and draw the knife…




Pat’s Product Review: Montie Gear Slingshot

…the ammo, more often than not, the rubber band was made out of an old tire inner tube (remember those days, when we had tubes in our tires?). I’ve also had some other better made slingshots pass through my hands over the years, and they were really a lot of fun, and very well-made, too.   Montie Gear has a new slingshot called the “Y-Shot” and I’m here to tell you, hands down, this is the best-made slingshot I’ve ever run across – PERIOD! The all-aluminum frame is made out of 1/2″ thick aluminum plate, cut with a water jet at 50,000 PSI for unrivaled strength and low weight. Then, Montie Gear either powder coats the Y-Shot in different colors, or leaves the aluminum bare – with a grayish oxidized color to the finish.   I’m gonna give you the run down on the specs, right from the Montie Gear…




The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods:

…works of Hayek and Von Mises (among others) to understand capitalism and economics. You’ll learn how money works! To understand the “other side”, Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals”, which is ruling the Democratic Party and many in the Republican Party. Hillary Clinton did her college thesis on this book! – H.L. EMP Alen Nitzberg interviewed Dr Peter Pry (Executive Director of the EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security) on his show and discussed the background and current dangers of an EMP on our infrastructure. If you’re struggling to get a handle on this subject, this is a good interview to listen to. It is about one hour long. Thanks to B.B. for the link. Camping with Montie Gear Montie Gear is having its Customer Appreciation Weekend at Troublesome Gap in North Carolina on May 26th through 28th, 2017. The event is free, but you will need to RSVP….




Notes for Friday – December 09, 2016

…handmade clothes drying rack, a washboard, and a Homesteading for Beginners DVD, all courtesy of The Homestead Store, with a combined value of $206, Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), A Model 175 Series Solar Generator provided by Quantum Harvest LLC (a $439 value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends…




Notes for Saturday – December 10, 2016

…Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), A Model 175 Series Solar Generator provided by Quantum Harvest LLC (a $439 value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging….




Notes for Tuesday – December 13, 2016

…Homesteading for Beginners DVD, all courtesy of The Homestead Store, with a combined value of $206, Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), A Model 175 Series Solar Generator provided by Quantum Harvest LLC (a $439 value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and…




Notes for Wednesday – December 14, 2016

…by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), A Model 175 Series Solar Generator provided by Quantum Harvest LLC (a $439 value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the…




Notes for Thursday – December 15, 2016

…value of $206, Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging….




Notes for Friday – December 16, 2016

…and a Homesteading for Beginners DVD, all courtesy of The Homestead Store, with a combined value of $206, Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and…




Notes for Tuesday – December 20, 2016

…Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), A Model 175 Series Solar Generator provided by Quantum Harvest LLC (a $439 value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging….




Notes for Wednesday – December 21, 2016

…Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), A Model 175 Series Solar Generator provided by Quantum Harvest LLC (a $439 value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging….




Notes for Tuesday – December 27, 2016

…value of $206, Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging….




Notes for Wednesday – December 28, 2016

…clothes drying rack, a washboard, and a Homesteading for Beginners DVD, all courtesy of The Homestead Store, with a combined value of $206, Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there…




Notes for Friday – December 30, 2016

…value of $206, Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value), Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC, Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances, Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a $125 Montie gear Gift certificate., Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value), and Fifteen LifeStraws from SafeCastle (a $300 value). A $250 gift certificate to Tober’s Traditions, makers of all natural (organic if possible) personal care products, such as soap, tooth powder, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, and more. Round 68 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging….