Archive for the 'Gear' Category
Off Topic: Which Double Edge Safety Razor Blades Should I Buy?
June 16th, 2023Apologies. I need to briefly go off topic to personal grooming. After decades of using disposable plastic razors, I decided to switch to a double edge safety razor to save money. I probably wouldn’t have thought much about it, but when the price for ten shitty plastic razors went to NZ$12 here, I refused to […]
Do You Need a New Iron?
May 19th, 2023My wife’s taste in dresses, skirts and aprons goes back about 150 years. Rather than attempting to buy clothing like that, she makes it herself using her mother’s (borrowed) Bernina sewing machine from 1982 and an iron. The iron she’d been using for the last fifteen years blew up. I tried to fix it, but […]
Internet in a Box
April 29th, 2023Physical books are best in a collapse situation, but with a bit of planning, one would be able to search and access millions of pages of information without the Internet. Customize an “Offline Internet” for your school, for your community — or for your very own family! Check it out: Internet in a Box
DIY Starlink Flat Mount RV Roof Adaptor Powered by 12 Volts
January 2nd, 2023With more Cryptogon readers permanently bugged out, I thought this might come in handy to some of you using Starlink on boats and RVs. Via: Everlanders:
World’s Largest Nutritionists Group Accepted Millions From Food, Pharma and Big Ag in Exchange for Favors
October 28th, 2022Via: The Defender: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accepted millions of dollars from food, pharmaceutical and agribusiness companies, had policies to provide favors in return, and invested in ultra-processed food company stocks, according to a study published Oct. 24 in Public Health Nutrition.
Bushbox XL Wood Burning Stove
October 22nd, 2022The Porsche of hobo stoves. Made in Germany. Bushcraft Essentials Outdoor Stove Bushbox XL Titanium Bushcraft Essentials Outdoor Stove Bushbox XL Stainless Steel Those are Amazon affiliate links which will earn me a small commission if you use them. Steel or titanium? Here’s an interesting DIY option:
Kindle Scribe: Amazon Has Finally Announced a New Large Format E-Book Reader
September 29th, 2022Today, Amazon announced a new, large format e-book reader called the Kindle Scribe. About a decade ago, I bought a Kindle DX just before Amazon stopped making them. It wasn’t an easy choice. However, I (and members of my family) have used the device almost daily since. I’ve had to become the household Kindle whisperer […]
Ecoflow Delta Pro Power Station
March 10th, 2022I’ve been looking into small battery systems for two different families. I’m recommending the Ecoflow Delta Pro. If you’re looking for a battery system for your RV, van or small cabin/doomstead, or a backup battery for your house, this is the best all-in-one option by far. Top features: LiFePO4 chemistry – High cycle count. This […]
Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones On Sale At Amazon
November 30th, 2020I noticed substantial discounts on these Sony wireless headphones over at Amazon. Maybe some of you have been waiting for these to go on sale to help support Cryptogon. *wink* Sony WH1000XM4 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones List Price: $349.99 With Deal: $278.00 You Save: $71.99 (21%) Sony WF-1000XM3 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones List Price: […]
If You’re About to Build a PC…
September 14th, 2020I don’t do much PC hardware commentary, but if there was ever a time for it, this is it. If you follow computer news at all, you know that we’re in for an interesting couple of months. (Never mind the upcoming U.S. Presidential election disaster. *pfft*) Nvidia’s RTX 3000 series cards have been announced and […]
