2-pack Eyemasks by #Tongcison (Product Review)

This is a nice set of 2 eyemasks by Tangcison. One of my teens inherited my insomnia so having two masks is a must. These only weigh a half ounce so they don't feel like an alien wrapping itself around your head and face. The eye areas are concave, so if you have really long lashes like I do, these masks won't irritate your eyes from your lashes rubbing on it.

They are made of bamboo and cotton, and are memory foam. The strap has a section of Velcro so you can adjust it just right for your size. It stays in place well without any annoying shifting, even with all the tossing I do during the night. Another aspect of these I really like is how the nose part is shaped. I have in the past used eyemasks that simply skip the nose area completely. These however do have nose coverage, and the shape works well. I think it's another reason these fit and set soe well on the face.

Each eyemask can be stored in its own drawstring pouch. The two pouches arrive in a clear vinyl pouch with a zip-tyoe of closure. It's a tight fit but if you keep just one eyemask in it, there is room for a toothbrush and maybe a trial size product.

They are easy to keep clean with a quick wash by hand. And check this out: these masks are anti-bacterial and anti-mite!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071XBSKZ2

Camping Lantern/10,400 mAh charger by SadoTech (Product Review)

This is a camping lantern from #SadoTech. It also has a charger on it with 10,400 mAh. It is handy to have if you need to charge your phone while you're out and about. Or maybe you need to bring your laptop if you take some work with you to finish up when you go camping.

There are multiple settings including a mosquito repelling light. This light does not come with instructions so it does take some time to figure out how to access each mode. The flashlight / torch is in the middle. It is an LED and gets quite bright including on the lowest setting. The flashlight can be set at low, medium, or high for brightness.

The ring around the outside is useful for having a soft white light in your tent or maybe just a soft light if you're outside in the dark. It's a shade of orange and can also be set to light, medium, or bright. Last but not least there is also an SOS pattern that uses the outer ring.

In height it is just a little smaller than a can of soda. It fits well into the hand and does weigh too much. It's easy to use one-handed if necessary. On top there's a series of small lights, I think five of them. These tell you how much battery you have left. The two ports are marked as in and the other is out so you can tell which to use if you want to recharge it or if you wanThis is a camping lantern from #SadoTech. It also has a charger on it with 10,400 mAh. It is handy to have if you need to charge your phone while you're out and about. Or maybe you need to bring your laptop if you take some work with you to finish up when you go camping. https://www.amazon.com/SadoTech-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Mosquito-Repelling/dp/B078TFS1M5/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0

12-pack Carabiner by Roraima (Product Review)

This is a pack of 12 carabiners from #Roraima. These are lightweight aluminum so please do not attempt to climb with these. They are not weight-bearing!

It comes in a 12-pack with multiple different colors as you can see. There's black, silver, green, purple, orange, and dark blue. They are around 3 inches long by 1 1/2 inches at the widest point. Each comes with a key ring on it.

With it being a multipack I expected for one or two of them to not work but I did check each one. Every one of them is fine. I typically use these for my keys; using a cane I only have one hand free so I need to keep it available. When I get out of the car I take the carabiner with my keys on it and hook it right onto my purse. It's very easy to do one-handed.

These are also great for when we go camping such as for hooking a bottle of water onto a pack or four securing a dishcloth or drying cloth at our washing station so they won't blow away in the heavy winds we often experience here.

Having multiple of them, there's plenty to share amongst the people in my household, and a friend if you spot they could use one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DP2JLHX

Fish hooks set by AotengStar (Product Review)

#AotengStar has a handy pack of 500 fish hooks made of carbon steel. They come in a small one piece plastic box with dividers; the front has latch and the rear has a hinge. I like the front but with repeated use the rear will no doubt eventually wear out and break, so be watchful of that. It's nothing a piece if duct tape can't handle. I like that the case is small enough that it won't occupy much room in a tackle box. It can also just be stashed in the pocket of a typical pair of cargo pants.

The hooks themselves are most important. They range from very tiny, up to a more common size. The nickel in the pics should show the actual size pretty well.

I went fishing with my husband three days ago and though the lake hasn't been stocked in months (this is Arizona after all), we managed to bring in one little bass around a half pound. I initially started with one of the wee hooks but it was simply too small to hold the weight of a piece of chicken liver being used for bait. Once swapped out to a larger one, there was no trouble at all.

One can never have too many hooks!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF2P1WD

LED Flashlight by Kllarmant (Product Review)

Bright light bright light! I love this 8 watt LED #Kllarmant flashlight. It seems decent quality, which I expect of flashlights that have a Cree chip. You can see the chip when the flashlight is in use and you zoom all of the way out.

It is black aluminum and can zoom in and out simply by extending the end of the flashlight. At a touch over 5" long, it is comfortable to hold since it is not heavy. It is easy to use with one hand, something especially important to me since one hand is occasionally occupied with a cane.

There are five light modes available on this flashlight: you can choose from low, medium, high, SOS, & strobe, depending upon your specific need. It does require three AAA batteries which are not included, so make sure you have them at the ready.

The estimated service time is 50,000 to 100,000 hours, which of course depends upon how it is used. The light can reach a distance of anywhere from 150 meters to 350 meters.

Just one last little tip: always keep a flashlight nearby! You never know when or where you will need one. Be prepared! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKWY3LW

Genuine leather bi-fold wallet by Amelleon (Product Review)

This is a genuine leather bi-fold wallet from Amelleon. It has RFID-blocking capability and protects up to 13.56 MHz. Admittedly I don't know a whole lot about RFID but I know it's good to have if you carry debit or credit cards. RFID keeps your information safer.

The wallet can hold around ten cards and also has a little coin pocket. To find it look in the area where you keep your paper money; on the left side you will see a little flap at the top. Lift that flap and you will find the pocket's opening. It's not a big pocket but kind of nice to have, if you need to carry a few quarters to feed a parking meter, etc.

If you think the standard tri-fold wallets are too bulky, this is a nice alternative. It comes in a nice brown box, and the wallet has a little wrapping tissue around it. It was a great gift for my child's 16th birthday last week, especially since he just got his learning permit. I want him to get used to the responsibility of carrying his license and school ID. This is a great wallet and is suitable for any age.

A small bit of advice: if you take your wallet camping, or know you will be in area where you are likely going to get wet, your wallet and its contents will be that much safer if you store it in a "dry bag." Although most are large (to protect wet clothes without leaking, etc), they are easily obtainable in sizes for wallets or cell phones. These are not items you want to risk by using a food storage bag!

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me%3DAWR6N4DSVZFN&field-keywords=bifold+wallets+for+men

This is a two pack of sketchbooks by #Lasten. They are each 96 pages and are completely acid-free. At the top they have two coils so it is easy to flip the pages so you do not have to worry about paper getting caught. The covers are made of cardstock.

The smaller sketchbook is just bigger than the size of notebook paper at 8 1/4 inches by 11 3/8 inches. (I am in the United States but I think in Europe it is called A4.) The larger one is 11 3/8 inches by 16 1/2 inches (A3?). I have bought from Lasten before and so I knew to pay attention to the site because quite often they offer deals on their products, so their prices are even better.

I include things like this in my SHTF list for various reasons. One is that in a crisis, stress levels can skyrocket. Downtime is critical, even if it's only a short time. Doodling can be calming and help focus. A sketchbook can also be used for documentation instead of drawing; be sure to keep plenty of pencils in all bug out bags. It's an often overlooked item that is important. Sketchbooks can also occupy and distract small children, who pick up on their parents' or guardian's stress (even if they're trying to hide it).

I am keeping the large sketchbook and giving the smaller one as a gift; they do both have their own sleeve. As you can tell I am nothing of an artist but I do like to just doodle from time to time. It's relaxing and great on a rainy day when you're stuck indoors. I did two little doodles on the same page, one with a mechanical pencil and the other using some watercolor colored pencils that I have always wanted to try. So I drew with the colored pencils and then used a paintbrush to brush them with water. I wanted to know if the water would end up warping the page or the sheet behind it. It did have a bit of warping on the page which didn't surprise me given it is water after all. But I was surprised to find that nothing leaked onto the page behind it.

If you are professional artist and you do paintings and stuff I would definitely put a piece of cardboard in between the pages, or just remove your page. If I was a pro, I might opt for a thicker sketchbook but if you are like me then this is great!
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5BPXP1