Zombie Apocalypse Kit: Survival Slingshot

This thing is just cool. A slingshot with a compass in the base, survival tools inside the handle, and the ability to shoot steel shot plus regular arrows. It also has the ability to be fitted with accessories like a light for night-time hunting, or zombie slaying. Here’s the description from their website:

This Survival Slingshot is configured for Archery as well as a tactical light for night time hunting. A Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit is mounted using our aluminum mounting bracket. Whisker biscuits increase accuracy with arrows but folds out of the way when you want to use regular slingshot ammunition.

Hunter Gets Surprise Visit from a Bear – While in a Tree Stand

I’ve sat on stands (tree and ground) many times over the years, and the closest thing I’ve had to this was having a chipmunk sit on the same log as me in the George Washington National Forest. I’m not sure I could have resisted the urge to jump out of the tree.

A Blast From the Past

I wrote a piece back in November about hunting season, and how it wasn’t going to be the same with my Dad not being around. I saw in my web analytics tool today where I got a referral link from the website of The Blue Ridge Bear and Coon Club.  I went out to take a look at the site, since I had not seen it before (it looks like a fairly recent creation). Anyway – I was browsing through some pictures that were posted there, and found this one, from the good ol’ days. I’m guessing, based on the haircut and lack of facial hair that this was circa 1975:

That’s me on the left, and my brother John washing dishes. Judging from the window, it was either very early, or after sundown. Looking pretty bleary-eyed; after a couple/four days without a shower, you started to get a little weary. Remembering back to those days, though, I wouldn’t trade them for anything.

Stuff I Like: Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Kit

I don’t spend as much time in the woods as I once did. If I were to plan a hunting or hiking trip now, I’d want to have one of these on hand. Survival essentials include:

• Gerber® Miniature Multi-tool
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Fine Edge Knife
• Serrated Knife
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Small Flat Driver
• Medium Flat Driver
• Lanyard Ring
• Bottle Opener
• Tweezers
• Waterproof Bag
• Miniature Light
• Hand Saw
• Signaling Mirror
• Survival Blanket
• Fire Starter
• Waterproof matches
• Cotton Ball – Fire Tinder
• Snare Wire
• Emergency Cord
• Waxed Thread
• Fishing Kit
• Sewing kit
• Lightweight, ripstop nylon bag with waterproof zipper
• Land to air rescue instructions
• Priorities of Survival – Pocket guide contains Bear’s survival essentials

See more details at Gerber, or buy it at Amazon:Gerber 31-000701 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Kit

Stuff I Like: SOL Origin Survival Kit

This is a cool little 6 oz. package with a lot of stuff in it that could help save your life one day.  Perfect to keep in a pack, or in the glove box (in case you get stranded in the wilderness.  Hey – it’s happened before).  Here’s a list of the supplies/features:

Sewing
1	Sewing Needle, #7, Darner
Survival Instructions
1	62 Lifesaving Tools & Techniques
Survival Tools
1	Aluminum Foil, Heavy Duty, 3 Sq. Ft.
1	Combination Knife, LED Light & Whistle
1	Compass, Button, Liquid Filled
1	Fire Lite Fire Striker
4	Fish Hook, #10
1	Fishing Line
1	Safety Wire, Stainless Steel, (6 ft of 0.020″)
1	Signal Mirror, Rescue Flash
2	Snap Swivel, Size 12
2	Split Shot, Lead B
4	Tinder Quick See more information, and buy one here