Originally published at Notes from the bunker…. You can comment here or there.

You know, it really doesnt take a huge amount of money give yourself an edge and stockpile the little niceties that will make riding out the next uber-disaster a bit easier.

Case in point:
Package of SIX pairs unlined vinyl mittens for $0.99 – Which means that while the wool mittens are keeping me warm, the cheap vinyl mitts go on over them and keep out wind and evil, cold water. And at that price I can leave a couple pair in the vehicle. Turns any pair of gloves or mitts into a waterproof pair. And, that less than seventeen cents per pair. Cowabunga!

Also from our friends at Cheaer Than Dirt
Used German HK91 dual-mag pouches for $0.99 ea. – And, yes, they will hold FAL mags(and M1A mags.). Theyre heavy guage rubber/vinyl, fit most belts, and are ridiculously cheap. And, kids, the W. German military did NOT make crap…their gear is good.

Seriously…how can you resist a half dozen pairs of mittens for less than the cost of a 20 oz. Coke?