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 diamond coated rod is designed for sharpening serrated knives as well. Compact and lightweight, not [...]
Water Buffalo horn (black) Full Size model – approx 4 1/2 inches in size – avail with or without neck lanyard – $80 US$ The cord on this model is perfect for fashioning a bow drill fire making set in the bush. As well this model has the incorporation of a pressure relief valve, which [...]
I came across this article http://www.wildsnow.com/202/wool-vs-synthetic-backcountry-clothing-more/ on my search and purchase for a new pair of gloves. My previous Arc’teryx pair had a hole melted on one of the fingers when I placed it on a rock next to the camp fire to dry. This got me thinking if I should purchase another pair of [...]
Rating: Nalgene sells this bladder at their website for $19.99. I wasn’t charged with shipping when I made my purchase so there might be free shipping but don’t hold me by my words. From Manufacturer: Specially developed “taste free” energy absorbing material for Nalgene reservoirs. EncapsulTM is produced using only “saturated” polymers. There are no [...]
Rating: For some odd reasons, I personally have never liked 1 x AA format flashlights. I’ve literally purchased no less than a dozen 1 x AA flashlights in the past few years, and I ended up selling all of them in the secondary marketplace. Some I didn’t like the size or weight, some I [...]
Rating: A few years prior to purchasing the Fenix L0D, I carried a MagLite Solitaire. I upgraded the Solitaire’s stock incandescent bulb with a SMJ LED drop in module. I couldn’t believe how bright my Solitaire became. I typically need to use a flashlight for work, so the upgraded Solitaire was a constant companion. I haven’t paid any [...]
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 Light-duty, compact size great for chopping limbs up to 2.5″ in diameter via Gerbergear.com Print [...]
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, 13lm, and 66lm. With the headband as in picture above and alkaline battery installed weights [...]
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 volume speaker, Bluetooth, and can operate in extreme temperatures from about 4º F to 176º [...]
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 the handle. It is rated for 1,000 strikes and will throw off a shower of [...]