Weighting at only 1.45oz with 1 AA battery installed the ZLH501 has a max output of 96 lumens* and can run for 2.3 straight hours. On the lower settings, 18 and 3.3 lumens runs for 19hours and 3.5 days respectively. Takes one AA size; alkaline, 1.5v lithium primary, NiMH rechargeable, or 3.7v 14500 Li-ion rechargeable. [...]
Looking for the perfect pocket knife? The search is over. Switch is the ultimate modular utility device, with 18 different attachments so you can mix and match your most frequently used tools. Customize your Switch’s width by swapping out the inner axles. $68 via quirky.com Print Friendly
Features locking blade, wood saw, gutting blade, cap lifter with can opener and other useful tools for your exploration. Comes with a life time warranty. I sent mine in once for a broken spring from all the abuse I put on it. Got it back with everything polished and/or replaced looking like new. $52 via [...]
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 finish. A convenient pocket clip is built in and comes with batteries. I don’t remember [...]
Though this is currently only a prototype, BioLite look like they are onto something pretty nice. Current Prototype specs are: (from their website) Boils 1 liter of water in 4 minutes. Kindles in 2 minutes Burns twigs, sticks, underbrush, pine cones, pellets, rice husks Folds for easy packing 7.5” Tall X 4.75” Diameter Weighs 1lb [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]