COVID-19 Useful Resources
Here are links to the most important resources regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it, follow the steps here to help protect other people in your home and community.
Swiss Link News—New Arrivals & Updates
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Coronavirus: How to Prevent and Prepare for the Worst
While national news headlines and local stations blast the growing fear about a new deadly virus, it is first and foremost important to stay calm. Although it is easy to get swept up in the commotion, you should first understand...
CN&R Camp Fire Follow-up on Swiss Link Military Surplus
The stench of the Camp Fire permeated the cold warehouse in south Chico. It was a month after the fire destroyed Maurice Huffman’s military surplus business in Paradise, melting 40,000 square feet of merchandise, including priceless items collected over decades....
How to Care for a Wool Blanket
Your new wool blanket will be warm and cozy and you want it to stay that way for as long as possible. So, while there are a lot of misconceptions about how to clean and care for a wool blanket, it’s essential to know the top tricks if you plan to keep it around for a while.
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Top Benefits of Wool Blankets
It should come as no surprise that wool blankets are popular because of their superb warmth, but what you may not know are the many other benefits that come with choosing a wool blanket.
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These Russian Military Goggles Had Real Glass Panels
You could even fit these bad boys in your jacket pocket. They feature a metal frame, leather mask, and elastic headband.
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How to Prepare for Power Outages
Like we've been seeing in California, power outages have an impact on the entire community and local economy. A "blackout", or power outage, is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly.
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Wavian Fuel Can Tossed From A Moving Vehicle
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your Authentic Wavian Jerry Can if it were thrown out of a moving vehicle? Watch the video to find out.
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Why Is Military Surplus Good For The Planet?
The easiest way to go green is to go green... olive drab, that is. Products these days are not built to last. Companies build the specific lifespan of their products right into the design. It's a capitalist calculation.
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Five Reasons To Buy Military Surplus
You might have a friend decked out in 1980s Austrian military gear and wonder what that's all about. Well, your friend is a fan of genuine military surplus. Military surplus, often referred to as army-navy surplus, is real military gear that...
How to prepare for a disaster
The proverbial s*** hit the fan and it's time to evacuate. You don't have time to pack and you've been told you must leave immediately. Now what?
WWII Era Swiss Bikes
The newer model is a Condor made Swiss Army M93 Bicycle that was issued between 1993-1995. The older is a 1940s WWII era Swiss Army issue bicycle.
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