Category Archives: Gadgets

Super Bright LED Mini Flashlight

Posted on April 12, 2010 by thomas

Compact at 5.5″ long this 0.5 watt light is really bright at 30 lumens. It will run continuously for up to 10 hours and the LED has a 100,000 hour life span. Built of strong anodized aluminum with knurled anti-slip … Continue reading →

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“Pocket Pal” Knife Sharpener

Posted on August 10, 2009 by thomas

Pocket Pal’s carbides provide quick edge setting, and the specially shaped ceramic stones are designed to give you a razor sharp edge on either standard or serrated edges. The carbide and ceramic stones are reversible and replaceable. A fold out … Continue reading →

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TAD GEAR TiTANiUM Skeleton Key

Posted on May 6, 2009 by thomas

“The TAD Gear Skeleton Key is precision made in the USA from solid 6AL-4V titanium billet. A robust 0.185″ thick and about 3.25″ long, this highly versatile pocket mini-tool goes where your EDC pocket knife cannot. Save your blade for … Continue reading →

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Gerber Kick Axe

Posted on March 2, 2009 by thomas

Gerber Kick Axe can be easily fold away into your pack til you really need to chop something. 1.15 lbs. (18.4oz) Black Teflon coated axe head for corrosion resistance Metal bodied construction with plastic over-molded handle for comfort and non-slip … Continue reading →

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ZebraLight H50-Q5 Headlamp

Posted on February 18, 2009 by thomas

This extremely light, bright and durable lamp is the perfect companion for camping & backpacking. It can use either regular AA battery or for longer and brighter burn use rechargeable Li-ion (3.7v 14500). 3 different levels of illumination at 2.6lm, … Continue reading →

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Pocket Grappling Hook

Posted on January 9, 2009 by thomas

The Pocket Grappling Hook was originally built by EOD Robotics, Inc. At the request of a desert warfare operator. It was originally designed as a light weight, reusable grappling hook that could be used to snag trip wires or command … Continue reading →

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Sonim XP3 Enduro

Posted on December 23, 2008 by thomas

Sonim XP3 Enduro is the most ruggedized Tri-band GSM/GPRS phone you can find.  This phone is waterproof, impact resistant, and is impervious to sand, dust, mud and micro particles. IP-57 and Mil Spec 810F certified, hardened rubber bumpers, a higher … Continue reading →

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Tool Logic Multifunction Folding Knife With Flashlight, Fire Starter And Signal Whistle

Posted on December 22, 2008 by thomas

The SL Pro 2 (SLP2 – Silver) offers a 3-Inch 50/50 serrated blade, loud emergency signal whistle and a brilliant white LED flashlight with magnesium alloy fire starter. The fire starter is contained in a sleeve along the top of … Continue reading →

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World’s Greatest Flashlight

Posted on October 20, 2008 by thomas

Not sure about greatest but it can be part of the craziest category. This thing can illuminate objects hundreds of yards away for upto 11 hours.  The halogen bulb is equivalent to 15 million candle power.  Rechargeable with either wall … Continue reading →

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Solar Flashlight

Posted on October 16, 2008 by thomas

Not as dumb as it sounds. This solar rechargeable flashlight and lantern has an orange waterproof case and three brightness settings which allow for extended use. Three replaceable NiMH rechargeable batteries and nine LED bulbs included. Made of ABS plastic, … Continue reading →

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