This safety device could bail you out during an auto emergency — and it’s on sale

You may have a spare tire at the ready and a fully-stocked emergency kit in your trunk, but none of that can prepare you for road emergencies like overheating, a sudden breakdown, or worse, your breaks failing. You can’t predict when these car-relate…

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This tactical flashlight is hiding a very important feature

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Forget survival of the fittest. In 2018, it’s all about survival of the smartest. It doesn’t matter how strong you are or how fast you can run, it’s all about keeping your wits about yourself and packing things that can keep you safe at a moment’s notice.

One object you should have on hand is the Viper 1000-Lumen Tactical Flashlight.

At first glance, the Viper 1000-Lumen Tactical Flashlight looks like any other flashlight. Powered by two rechargeable batteries, it has an adjustable zoom as well as a full, medium, low, and SOS settings.  However, it also features a sharp, tactical head that can pierce glass or help you defend yourself from an attacker.  Read more…

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The 13 things you should always keep in your car

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Whether you drive a truck, a car, or ride a motorcycle, it’s always a good idea to have a few things in your vehicle to help you get through unforeseen events. Sure, sticky cup holder pennies may help you pay for an extra bit of gas if you find yourself running low, but would you have what you needed if your car battery dies? What about if you lock your keys in your ride or if you get stuck in the snow?

Unfortunately, we can’t predict exactly what events will happen to you in the future; we can, however, suggest the right tools to help you be prepared for common situations that drivers find themselves in. Read more…

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These military-grade, pocket-sized flashlights should be in every home

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The light on your smartphone might be bright enough to find a lost contact lens, but what if you need to light up an entire driveway? Or shatter some glass? Or light up a driveway while shattering glass (not as rare a situation as you might think). 

In that case, your best bet might be this Army Gear Tactical Flashlight — a military grade device that’s waterproof, made of ultra-lightweight titanium alloy, and can supposedly put out 800 lumens of light. Read more…

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