Black Diamond Storm Headlamp Review
Headlamps are the most under appreciated of the flashlight world. People often think of them as "looking dorky". However, try one once and you will be hooked forever. There are three significant advantages headlamps have over handheld flashlights. First, wherever…
Nokero N200 Review
Friday Gear Report: 6/24/11 brought you the Nokero N200; the second in a line of solar light bulb products from Nokero. Where the original Nokero N100 left me underwhelmed, the N200 picked up the slack. The Nokero N200 features a three-position…
Steamlight Nano Review
$100 and up tactical flashlights are cool, but carrying them around in a pocket can be a hassle. Not to mention they are a tad unnecessary for most people's EDC needs. Six months ago I added a $6.45 Steamlight Nano to…
Benchmade Triage 915 Review
The Benchmade Triage 915 is a well designed knife for emergency responders and people looking for a good EDC Knife that is not Tacticool. However, it has its imperfections. Tactical pocket folding knives are great for, well tactical applications. But,…
Stovetec Biomass Stove Review
The Stovetec Biomass Stove sat on my shelf for over a year. Having bought it on a whim, at a time when I was buying a lot of stuff on a whim, it took me a good long while to…
Windmill Stormproof Butane Lighter Review
The Windmill Stormproof Butane lighter has proven itself through numerous camping trips, river rapids, general abuse, and a year in a BOB. I'd say it stood up very well. Fire is one of the most basic of survival tools. Based…
The Urban Homestead Review
The Urban Homestead is hands-down a fantastic book that should be on every Urban Survivalist's bookshelf or eBook reader. Authored by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen, The Urban Homestead is written in a light and conversational tone, with an "it's…
Coleman PerfectFlow 2-Burner Stove Review
After five plus years of use, my Coleman PerfectFlow 2-Burner Stove has held together through numerous camping trips, car trips, and Project Appleseed shoots "“ but it's not without its short-comings. The fuel is relatively cheap. At roughly $6 a…
Maxpedition Last Resort Tactical Attache Review
The Maxpedition Last Resort Tactical Attache is a great EDC bag for folks who are not terribly concerned with being "grey". Even though my "gear" has been paired way back, and I would prefer to be more subdued in my…