Friday Gear Report: 9/16/11
Fire is one of the primary 4 survival needs. With it you can cook food, ward off predatory animals, sanitize water, warm your body, and warm you mind. For those looking for a backup lighter or for those that do…
E32: EDC (Everyday Cary)
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss EDC also known as Everyday Cary. Not just the gear, but in true Jonathan and Aaron fashion, the discussion starts with the space between your ears.
Friday Gear Report: 8/26/11
To go along with your grappling hook launcher from yesterday, you may want a pocket grappling hook. CountyComm, purveyor of random military/survival items, often showcases products that appeal to the adolescent would be ninja in all of us. Although the…
PocketToolX Brewzer Review
PocketToolX's Brewzer may not look like much, but it does a few jobs very well. The Brewzer is unique in that it does not try to do everything - unlike so many gadgets these days. It offers to assist in…
ESEE Izula Review
ESEE Knives (formerly RAT Cutlery) offer some of the most popular fixed blade survival knives in the $70 - $200 range. They are designed to be simple and a balance of quality and price. What I have always found most…
Friday Gear Report: 7/22/11
How about a knife designed by one of the pivotal people from Emergency who taught Neil Strauss how to survive. Kevin Reeve, of onPoint Tactical, recently released a knife in conjunction with TOPS Knives known as the onPoint. Survival knives…
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,…
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…
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…