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Binchotan Charcoal: An Inexpensive Way To Mineralize and Filter Water

Home & Garden Products, Kitchen Products, Water Filters • October 23, 2013 • 12 Comments

White charcoal or Binchō-tan is a charcoal that loves adsorbing things. Binchotan, which has been produced in Japan for centuries, naturally adsorbs toxins such as chlorine, lead, mercury, cadmium and copper from tap water. It also releases useful minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphates. To use Binchotan, you simply place a piece of the […]

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10 Titanium Pocket Tools

Every Day Carry, Outdoor Equipment, Popular Reviews, Ultralight Gear • January 5, 2012 • 4 Comments

Ah titanium! It has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal — approximately 40% stronger and 40% lighter than stainless steel. It’s also highly corrosion-resistant — even when exposed to sea water and chlorine. Oceanographers report that titanium immersed for 30 years in saltwater produces no measurable corrosion. This is because titanium forms a protective oxide film instantly, when

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Buy It For Life: Keychain and Pocket Tools

Buy It For Life, Every Day Carry, Outdoor Equipment • December 4, 2011 • 3 Comments

Designed for keychains, Arc-AAA flashlights are barely larger than the AAA batteries they contain. The exact dimension are: 2.5 inches in length, 0.5 inches in diameter, and 0.75 ounces in weight. The Arc-AAA is made in Phoenix, Arizona by Arc Flashlights.

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Buy It For Life: Arc’teryx Veilance Clothing

Buy It For Life, Clothing & Accessories • November 20, 2011 • Leave a Comment

Arc’teryx, known primarily for its outdoor gear, has a line of very durable urban clothing called Arc’teryx Veilance. The clothing is developed for outdoor performance, but is intended to suit the needs of person who lives and travels in the city.

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Buy It For Life: Small Kitchen Appliances

Buy It For Life, Kitchen Products • November 17, 2011 • Leave a Comment

Breville BOV800XL The Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven

In our “Buy It For Life” posts we feature very durable products that are built to last a lifetime. We also give preference to products that come with lifetime warranties, and are made in the U.S.

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Buy It For Life: Old Town Penobscot 16 RX Canoe

Buy It For Life, Outdoor Equipment • October 13, 2011 • 2 Comments

The Old Town Penobscot 16 RX canoe (MSRP $1,499.99) is built to last. Designed for versatile performance in calm water, waves, and whitewater, the Penobscot can handle a large range of needs. It is constructed with Royalex, a layered composite of vinyl, ABS plastic, and ABS foam. The exterior vinyl layers provide abrasion resistance and

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