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Portland-based Tripwire sells for $350 million, half what it last sold for

• Updated: Feb. 10, 2022, 5:49 a.m.
• | Published: Feb. 09, 2022, 1:49 p.m.
• Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLive

Portland cybersecurity company Tripwire sold Wednesday for $350 million, reflecting a dismal stretch in the seven years since it last sold to a networking company in St. Louis for $710 million.

Tripwire’s new owner is a Minnesota-based rival, HelpSystems.

Tripwire was among Oregon’s most promising young technology companies in the years after the dot-com bust, a time when the online market was fragmented and businesses were racing to adapt to new online threats.

The Portland company filed for an initial public offering in 2010 but abandoned those plans a year later, with growth slowing in the wake of the Great Recession. It sold instead to private equity firm Thoma Bravo in 2011, which unloaded it three years later to Missouri-based Belden Inc.

Tripwire had revenues of $107 million last year, according to Belden. Tripwire had been on pace for revenue of $115 million in 2010, its last year reporting as an independent business.

That suggests the business endured anemic growth for more than a decade.

Tripwire had 450 employees at the time of its 2014 sale, including 250 in Portland. It’s not clear how many it employs now.

HelpSystems and Tripwire declined to comment on the new owner’s plans for the Portland operations until the transaction closes this spring. Belden said it will remain the exclusive reseller of Tripwire’s industrial products.

“As part of HelpSystems, we look forward to expanding our reach and introducing our customers to the wide range of solutions HelpSystems offers to address today’s fast-changing cybersecurity environment,” Tripwire President Subhajit Bagchi said in a written statement.

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Best Trip Wire Alarm to Set a Perimeter

A trip wire alarm is an extremely versatile tool. Not only can they help with intruders breaching a perimeter, but they can also scare off wildlife and signal for help. There are many brands and types of alarms to pick from and they don’t all perform the same.

This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best trip wire alarms, tested them, and now the results are in: the overall best, a budget option, and a versatile battery-powered pick. If you need to set a perimeter quickly and easily, one of our suggestions will hold down the fort.

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Fith Ops Camp Safe

Versatile, Durable, and Dependable

The classic trip wire alarm has great versatility and dependable quality to go the distance in any environment.

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Fith Ops isn’t a misspelling- Fith stands for ‘fire in the hole’. This small company has been pioneering the trip wire alarm recently, developing versatile solutions and new products that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Their flagship Camp Safe model is an example of this since you can configure it for a wide variety of blanks with different adapters. It also has multiple attachment points for screws or zip ties and the classic pull-pin trigger.

Here is what you get with this alarm:

• 6061 aluminum
• 308 blank adapter
• 209 blank adapter
• 22 blank adapter
• 1-1/4″ D x 3″ H
• Made in the USA

With solid American quality and a smooth spring action firing pin, it’s easy to see why the versatile Fith Ops Camp Safe 12 Gauge Trip Alarm tops the rest.

Inexpensive, Effective, and Durable

The smaller 209 primer alarm will get the job done for those just starting out or on a budget.

This smaller tripwire device from Remfly can raise the alarm while using smaller primer caps and having a smaller profile itself.

Here is how the trigger alarm measures up:

• Aluminum/Nylon
• Use 209 primer blanks
• 3/4″ D x 4-1/4″ H
• Made in China

If you need to set some perimeter protection without breaking your budget, the Remfly 209 Perimeter Alarm is what you’re looking for.

BASU Emergency Alarm

Loud, Portable, and Dependable

This alarm rips an ear-splitting shriek at over 130db to really send a signal to everyone in earshot.

Prevent intrusions by setting this tiny tool up as a tripwire alarm. But that’s just one of the many uses. You can use it on your keychain for personal protection or to keep somebody from walking off with your backpack or other gear. Simply hook one loop to your gear and the other loop to a fixed object, and when they are pulled apart this device will let you know .

The versatility of a simple, solid noisemaker that can be reusable is underestimated by most people. For its weight and low profile, it is almost an auto-include for most mobile survival kits.

Here are the specs:

• Matte black rubber
• Uses Lithium CR1632 batteries (5-year shelf life)
• 3-1/2″ L x 1-1/4″ W x 0.5″ H

With great versatility, reusability, and a long-lasting battery, the BASU Emergency Alarm is up for any security task.

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Our research narrowed the field down to a few brands and types of alarms that we compared with various gauges and loudness: Fith Ops, Trip Alarm Co, Remfly, ASR, BASU, Fast Guard, Camp Guardian, and more.

You can see our full list of review criteria below in the  What to Look For  section, with an explanation for each.

We considered a wide range of alarms ranging from traditional blanks to electronic ones. Although our results seem one-sided, performance spoke for itself after extensive testing. We quit looking at many of the temporary films since we were looking for permanent security and safety enhancements.

We’re always looking for new and better supplies, so if you have a trip wire alarm that you trust, let us know in the comments. We review most of our tested supplies annually so we can try to get it in the next roundup round and see if it will beat out our top picks.

The best trip wire alarms have a few features to look for:

Noise Level

Size & weight, versatility.

When you get the right blend of these, you can find an alarm that will alert you in a wide range of situations. Below, we break down what each of these features means for the alarms that truly set themselves apart.

Value: Cost vs. Benefit

The amount of money you spend on something as niche as a tripwire alarm shouldn’t blow out your entire budget. There is a wide range of prices depending on the features you are looking for, so it shouldn’t be too problematic if you just stick to a plan. If it’s not likely that you’ll use the alarm in a practical setting, there is no need to pick one up if it’s beyond your budget.

You never want to spend too much money on one resource when it comes to security. It’s better to diversify your spending to make sure you are covered for a wide range of scenarios.

Not much point to an alarm if you can’t hear it. Sure, there are silent alarms that can notify you or blink a lot for you, but those have niche applications.

We want our perimeter alarms to be LOUD and deter whatever animal is coming through or let us know anywhere on our property of an intruder.

Depending on the ambient noise in your area, 120-130 dB should be heard up to a mile away. When you go below that you are hampering the potential distance and effectiveness of the alarm.

Most trip wire alarms are set up outdoors. This means they’ll need to be able to handle the elements.

Aluminum rust-proof designs are popular because they can be machined easily and accurately with less weight.

Size and weight shouldn’t hold you back if you plan to keep the alarm in a mobile kit or bring it with you camping. Most tripwire alarms are lightweight, being at or less than an ounce.

You’ll also need to account for the ammo and the wire itself since it is part of an alarm system and not as useful on its own.

Tripwire alarms and remarkably versatile. You can set perimeters in any conditions or areas to alert to incoming vehicles, intruders, or animals. They can also be used to signal for help or for communication within your group.

The basic components of a trip wire alarm are the firing pin, the pull pin that trips the alarm, and a detent to hold the charges. While we certainly don’t condone it, these can easily be worked into flare launchers or to use other ammunition. There are many reports of homemade firearms being made with these, though those are certainly dangerous and probably illegal in most places. (See our sources and references )

Tripwire alarms are relatively simple to set up but can be dangerous if done improperly. In Europe and Russia, there have been many documented cases of tripwire alarms being converted into homemade firearms. They have a firing mechanism (pull pin), a firing pin, and a detent to hold a wide range of rounds.

Warning : Using live ammo, or any unintended ammunition (like flares) can be extremely dangerous in a trip wire alarm, regardless of whether it is unattended. Even with blanks you should practice firearm safety and avoid pointing the business end at people. Do not set the trap until you are ready for it to be live- anticipate accidental discharge.

Here are the quick and easy steps to setting a tripwire alarm:

• Pick a Spot – Pick a site where the approach fits a tripwire well, and possibly obscures the wire so it is easier to hide. You will need a solid mounting point for the alarm itself.
• Mount – Mount your alarm securely using zip ties or screws. Make sure it is not visible from the approach side. Be sure to not load it yet.
• Set Perimeter – Run your tripwire from the alarm across the perimeter approach line. Depending on whether you are using USGS tripwire or fishing line, there is some difference in how far you can run the line.
• Set Alarm – Pull the firing pin ring, set the pull pin, and tie the perimeter line to the alarm.
• Load Alarm – Always load the alarm last. No reason to misfire as you are setting it up.

Lastly, have a plan for when the alarm goes off. Being alarmed without a plan of action won’t do you much good.

Nate Polson (Canadian Prepper) has a solid video showing how to use trip wire alarms:

Tripwire alarms are by no means necessary for survival, but they are a convenient tool to have in a wide range of situations. For the size, weight, and price, there is very little drawback to having one available. Because it isn’t essential, you won’t find it on many of our checklists.

If you are running snare wire (or trip wire) in your kits- which is on many of our checklists , you should definitely consider adding an alarm to go along beside it.

Tripwire itself is remarkably versatile and we have a whole guide recommending the best snare or trip wire for your kits.

How We Review Products: We research thoroughly before selecting the best products to review. We have vast prepping and survival experience and bring in outside experts when needed. Hours on end are spent testing gear in stressful conditions and using specialized testing gear to verify claims. We assign performance criteria and impartially rate each tested item. Learn more about how we test .

Sources and References

All of our experience and the testing we do to determine the best trip wire alarm are useless without listing our research sources and references. We leaned on these for the book knowledge that we paired with our hands-on testing and practical survival experience:

Cobb, J. (2012). Prepper’s Home Defense: Security Strategies to Protect Your Family by Any Means Necessary. Ulysses Press; Berkeley, California. ( Source )

Dobrin, G. (2022). Alarm and Signal Weapons Easily Converted into Lethal Firearms. Romanian Journal of Forensic Science. Volume 23. Issue 131. Pages 180 – 188. ( Source )

Storm, J., et al. (2000). Trip wire detection using polarimetric IR. Proc. SPIE 4038, Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mines and Minelike Targets V. ( Source )

The Final Word

Tripwire alarms are very versatile and fit in a wide range of survival kits. Keep your perimeter safe or come up with creative solutions for specific situations.

Here are a few other gear reviews and guides our subscribers have found helpful:

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We presented quite a lot of information, but as always: if you have any questions let us know and we would be happy to help. Our testing found the Fith Ops Camp Safe Trip Wire Alarm to be the best option given its value, noise level, durability, size/weight, and versatility.

Keep exploring, stay prepared, and be safe.

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Tim Walz says he's 'a Kwik Trip guy' but the company has big ties to Trump

CHICAGO – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sought to endear himself to Wisconsin's convention delegation Monday by touting Wisconsin's famous convenience store chain Kwik Trip — a company that happens to have strong ties to Republicans and his opponent in November.

Walz, the presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee, referenced the whirlwind weeks since he became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate during a talk to Wisconsin delegates at the Democratic National Convention. He referenced a recent visit to Sheetz, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain.

"They didn't realize how high the bar is with a Kwik Trip guy," Walz said, referencing the La Crosse-headquartered gas station and convenience store chain.

Kwik Trip is arguably the most popular gas station and convenience store chain in Wisconsin, and the comment was met with applause. But the organization also has strong ties to Republicans and former President Donald Trump.

Donald Zietlow, long the chief executive officer for Kwik Trip who retired in 2023, has given more than $1 million in federal and state donations to Republican groups and candidates over the years.

Among his hundreds of contributions are at least four for a total of $365,000 to Trump Victory, Trump's leadership PAC. In August 2016, Zietlow and his wife hosted a fundraiser for Trump in La Crosse.

He has also given more than $ 370,000 to Wisconsin candidates and campaigns , with the vast majority of those dollars going to GOP groups and candidates, including $20,000 to Republican Party gubernatorial nominee Tim Michels in 2022 and $10,000 in to former conservative Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly last year. He previously donated $20,000 to Kelly for his 2019 campaign.

Zietlow did support former Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle, giving his three donations totaling $450.

More recently, Zietlow has given to a number of high-profile Wisconsin Republicans , including Sen. Ron Johnson, and the state's GOP congressmen. He just in June chipped in $6,600 to Republican Rep. Brian Steil's campaign.

In the 2015-16 campaign cycle, Kwik Trip's political action fund gave a total of $75,000 to two conservative PACs — $50,000 to Let America Work and $25,000 to the Congressional Leadership Fund, the main House Republican super PAC.

The Kwik Trip PAC has been much more active at the state level. Since 2016, the PAC has given $103,000 to the state Republican Party and the two GOP legislative committees. By comparison, the Democratic Party and the two Democratic legislative committees have received $48,500, less than half the figure for Republicans.

Zietlow spent 52 years with Kwik Trip, including two decades as its president and CEO.

Scott Zietlow, the current CEO of Kwik Trip who succeeded his father, is less politically active, having last made a donation in 2016. There is no record of his giving to any state candidates or groups.

The founders of Sheetz, the Pennsylvania convenience store chain, meanwhile, have also donated to candidates on both sides of the aisle. For instance, the Sheetz Inc PAC recently chipped in $1,000 each to U.S. Don Davis, a North Carolina Democrat, and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance.

It's biggest contributions went to Pennsylvania FoodPAC, which represents grocery and convenience stores in the Keystone State.

Aside from the Kwik Trip comment, Walz on Monday praised Wisconsin Democrats' work over the past several weeks, noting they've signed up more than 42,000 people in the state to volunteer since Harris became the party's presidential nominee.

He contrasted the Democratic ticket with Trump and said Democrats were "doing politics with a sense of dignity, with a sense of kindness, with a sense of joy."

"Look, as I said, I am not waking up the day after this election and not thinking we left it all on the field," Walz said. "We are going to leave it all on the field."