SAFETY WHILE STAYING FIT!

These days with exercise being a focus of many women's lives, a few things should be remembered. I'm not just talking about getting a new pair of sneakers or a great stylish workout outfit. I know its hard to try and fit a walk or a jog into your daily routine, but safety should be a thought.  I have found a great handheld pepper spray that fits around the hand and is small enough to be grasped into the palm.   I am also recommending a mini baton key chain, both are discreet and comfortable and provide a sense of security against animals or persons who pose a threat. 

Flag Half-Staff for Whitney Houston Controversy

The death of Singer/Actress Whitney Houston is a tragedy that rocked our nation but there is still talk about flying the flag half-staff for her funeral. Whether you were a Whitney fan or not, there is no argument that she was an American Icon. She had beauty, fame and talent but the question still remains; should the flag have been flown at half-staff for her?

The Veterans that have fought for our country and their families may feel indifferent about Whitney Houston's half-staff flag tribute. Men that serve as police officers and military personnel live and die for our Country. Flying our flag at half-staff is a way to pay homage and respect to these men. Families of these men seem to argue that Whitney Houston's tribute was a disservice to the men who they feel really deserve this honor. Although, a President or Governor has the right to decide who the flag is flown at half-staff for.

Regardless of your stance on whether the flag should have been flown half-staff for Whitney Houston or not. The flag flew as a symbol of pride, respect, mourning and remembrance.We cannot forget a woman that serenaded our Country at the Super Bowl, who sang the National Anthem so proud and who sang about giving our children confidence because they are our future.

Camping Ideas

Camping can be a great experience to bond with friends and family. Whether you want to get outside and relax in nature or explore all the different sites to see, you're in complete control of what you do on your trip. Just make sure you're prepared and have all your camping supplies ready before you head out.

Your supplies are a very important part of any kind of trip, but especially when you're camping. What you bring with you is what you have to live with so make sure you think about what you can bring to ensure everyone you're with is not only safe but as comfortable as possible. Nowadays there is so much gear and supplies to choose from that you will have to do you're homework, but being well prepared is surely the best thing you can do before you realize you're missing something and its to late.

Camping is one of the oldest and greatest pastimes so make sure you're ready and can create great memories for everyone involved.
                     

Summer Is Coming

     The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but most of us know that this has been one of the mildest seasons to date. Call it global warming or make your own assumptions about it, either way summer is just right around the corner. If you work in the elements or enjoy outdoor activities, do yourself a favor and stay cool with a cooldanna. This item is available in a variety of different colors and prints. It can be worn around your head or neck and will keep you cool for hours.

Irish Pride

St. Patrick's Day is coming soon and everyone is Irish on St Patrick's Day. You! Me! Everyone! At ArmyNavyShop we're not ones to sit on the sidelines during any kind of celebration, especially one as fun and festive as St Patty's Day. Woot! Go Green!

Get your Irish on and show your St Patty's Day spirit with a little help from your friends at ArmyNavyShop with an authentic Irish flag. Perfect for flying and waving during the holiday and for all year round if you like. The Irish national flag is a simple, yet elegant triple vertical stripe design of green, white and orange respectively.

Our Irish flag is sturdy and durable all-weather polyester and is large and in charge at 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide.

St. Patrick's Day is March 17, 2012 - there's still plenty of time to get your Irish flag in time for the big green celebration!

Zippity Do Da

It's hard to imagine that a small device used for igniting a flame could ever reach an iconic status, but one such device has managed to do so over the majority of the past century. This year marks the 80 year anniversary of Zippo brand lighters, and there are a few things you should know if you are looking to purchase one. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and these collectible little flame makers have seen their share of imposters. Here are a few things you should know about finding authentic zippo lighters.

1) Fake Zippo lighters will come with a non-Zippo insert. Real Zippo lighters will be branded with Zippo on the insert with a message about using only Zippo brand flints and fluids. A fake one just gives a message like "keep away from children" and the mount for the spring cam is usually way too wide causing it to move from side to side.

2) The Zippo stamp on the bottom of the fake lighter will often look a bit irregular. On authentic devices, the flame over the "i" is noticeably taller than the rest of the letters. On the fake, the letter Z is as tall as the top of the flame. The stamping will also be much fainter.

3) You may notice that the spot welds on authentic Zippo hinges are often oval and not very obvious. A fake lighter welds are deeper and almost perfectly round

4) The large majority of knockoff Zippos will almost always leave out an orange safety sticker. Authentic Zippo lighters have included a small orange sticker for at least 30+ years so be sure to check for that.

5) You will also want to look at the date code stamps. A fake date code stamp has thinner letters and numbers which are usually faint in appearance. Legit stampings are deep and the lines much thicker. Be sure to also check where it says "MADE IN USA". We've seen fake ones where 'USA' is taller than 'MADE IN'. Authentic lighters will always be uniform in appearance.

So tell us, have you ever been burned by a fake Zippo (pardon the pun)? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check out the full line of eclectic Zippo lighters at Army Navy Shop.

What's With All The Paracord Stuff?

OK, so although we offer Paracord, basically a wad of rope, over the past year or so, sales have gone thru the roof. So I decided to look into why? Although I'm not 100% sure, it seems that many people are using it to make other items, such as paracord bracelets, lanyards, belts, necklaces and key chains. Army Navy Shop offers paracord in many different lengths and colors. I guess it's more of a craft item than an end user product. If you've never seen paracord, it's actually kinda cool. It's not like that thick rope you see in home improvement stores. It's only 5/32" thick, but has a 550 pound test strength.... that's pretty strong! It's usually made of 100 nylon and has a 7 strand core. If you are a creative kind of person, you could come up with all kinds of things that you could make using paracord. One guy made himself a guitar strap with it. Since it is available in many colors, you could even incorporate a pattern into whatever you are making. Why not share you're ideas or experiences with how you use paracord. We'd love to hear from you.