EDC… Mail Call: Thyrm Cell Vault 28 Apr 201828 Apr 2018 Today's mail call brings us a cool little piece of gear -- the "Cell Vault" from a small company named Thyrm out of California. This is one of those items…
Disaster… Mail Call: Pak-Lite 4K 18 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 Today's mail call brings us the Pak-Lite 4K, a new offering from Oregon flashlight maker Pak-Lite. If you find yourself needing a long-running flashlight for disaster preparedness or a survival…
DIY… Mail Call: Malkoff Devices MDC & VME 12 Oct 201713 Oct 2017 If recent mail calls are any indication, it seems like I've been on a light buying spree lately. That probably has something to do with the arrival of fall and…
EDC… Mail Call: TAD Dispatch Bag 23 Aug 201723 Aug 2017 Today's mail call brings us the Dispatch Bag from Triple Aught Design, a mid-sized messenger bag that has 13L of capacity and is made in the USA. It is constructed…
EDC… Daily EDC Gear 26 Jul 201726 Jul 2017 No matter what kind of pack or bag you use, eventually you'll find yourself filtering through the gear that you carry daily. Too much stuff means additional weight on your…
EDC… Mail Call: Spyderco Salt 2 13 Jul 201722 Jul 2017 For any Spyderco fans out there, you might be interested to know that they have recently updated the venerable Salt model. Imagine the recent Delica 4 -- now add an…
EDC… Update: Goruck Bullet 10L 8 Jul 201720 Jan 2018 Though it's hard to believe, it's already been a couple of years of carrying the Bullet 10L pack daily. This seemed like a good time to do a quick running…
Bushcraft… Gear Snapshot: Matches for Survival 6 Feb 201716 Feb 2017 Matches. They've been helping people easily create fire since the early 1800s. Yet, they seem to have fallen out of popularity in recent years. Where they once were given away for…
Disaster… Review: HDS Systems Rotary Flashlight 4 Feb 201716 Feb 2017 Overview: Today's mail call and mini review brings us the Rotary flashlight from HDS Systems. If you are looking for a flashlight that will survive the nuclear apocalypse, stop reading, as…
EDC… First Impressions: Malkoff MD2 Flashlight 6 Oct 201619 Apr 2017 Today’s first impressions and mini-review brings us a metal-bodied flashlight and its associated LED drop-in module. But not just any light and drop-in: one from Malkoff Devices. Lots of folks…
EDC… On Carrying Writing Instruments 1 Sep 20165 Feb 2017 With so much emphasis on texting, e-mail, and gadgets nowadays, it's almost an afterthought to carry around a pen or pencil. But this is definitely one piece of gear that…
EDC… First Impressions: Victorinox Spartan 29 Aug 2016 Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a Victorinox retail store while on a road trip. There are just upwards of 70 of these shops worldwide, and if you enjoy…
Bushcraft… Mail Call: ESEE Izula-II 6 Aug 20168 Aug 2016 Today's mail call brings us the ESEE Izula-II fixed blade. If you spend much time following EDC or bushcraft gear, you're probably somewhat familiar the ESEE name. They are part knife…
Disaster… Update: Vigilant Gear Kit Container 2 Aug 201630 Dec 2016 Since I was going through survival kits the other day, it seemed like a good time to post a quick update on the Kit Container from Vigilant Gear. There have…
Disaster… Mail Call: TAD Survival Spark 29 Jul 201629 Jul 2016 Today's mail call brings us the Survival Spark from Triple Aught Design. This is a cool little firestarter crafted from solid brass, and manufactured in the U.S.A. It even arrives…
Disaster… On Carrying a Map & Compass 19 Jul 201625 Jul 2016 In today's world, navigation technology is moving along at what seems like light speed. We have sophisticated in-car GPS (Global Positioning System) units that speak directions and show traffic reports,…
EDC… First Impressions: Mini Maglite AAA LED 26 May 201625 Jul 2016 While browsing the aisles at REI recently, I wandered into the flashlight section and stopped for a few minutes. There in front of me was a large variety of lights…
EDC… Gear Snapshot: Leatherman PST 4 Apr 201625 Jul 2016 Today's snapshot brings us the venerable Leatherman PST. This was the first product offered by Leatherman, and is still one of my favorite multitools. My particular copy was received as…
EDC… Mail Call: Spyderco Aqua Salt 22 Mar 201625 Jul 2016 Today's mail call brings us the Spyderco Aqua Salt. This is an awesome little fixed blade that was discontinued a few years back, and then brought back into production by…
EDC… Review: Doc Spartan’s ArmPit Armor 12 Mar 201625 Jul 2016 This short review will be a first of its kind here on the blog -- one about deodorant. It doesn't get much more every day carry than that! Somewhat recently…
EDC… Mail Call: TAD Life Capsule Omega 22 Feb 201619 Jul 2016 Today's mail call brings us the Life Capsule Omega from Triple Aught Design. This is a cool little container meant for transporting survival gear and/or other important small items. It is constructed…
EDC… First Impressions: Triple Aught Design – SERE Pouch 6 Feb 20166 Feb 2016 Today's first impressions brings us the "SERE Pouch 1" from Triple Aught Design. Designed like a small tool roll, it can be thrown in your pockets, attached to a pack's…
EDC… Gear Review: Vigilant Gear Kit Container 24 Jan 20162 Aug 2016 Up for review today is the "Kit Container" from Vigilant Gear. The folks over at Vigilant Gear have a lot of cool gear, much of it aimed at urban every…
EDC… Photos: Evolution of EDC 10 Jan 201615 Jul 2017 Over time, what someone uses as their every day carry (a.k.a. EDC), will evolve and change. Gear and necessities will be added, modified, and removed based on daily requirements, past experiences, and…
EDC… First Impressions: Karas Kustoms Retrakt 28 Dec 20152 Aug 2016 Today's first impressions brings us the Retrakt pen from Karas Kustoms. Straight out of the box, this pen is a sight to behold. The version shown here is in the tumbled…
Disaster… Choosing a Light for Preparedness 14 Dec 20155 Feb 2017 During a disaster or emergency, having a reliable, long-running light source is absolutely crucial. But with so many flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps on the market, which one do you choose?…
EDC… Gear Review: Garmin GPSMAP 64s 5 Dec 201514 Aug 2016 Introduction: Today's review brings us the Garmin GPSMAP 64s, which is an ongoing evolution of the previous GPSMAP 60 and 62 series units. The GPSMAP 64s is a handheld unit…
EDC… Mail Call: Triple Aught Design – GPP1 Pouch 15 Nov 201526 Jul 2016 Today's Mail Call brings us a neat little pouch (in Multicam, no less) from Triple Aught Design. Named the "GPP1", this pouch is meant to carry smaller items and pieces…
EDC… Mail Call: Rexford Knives RUT / TAD Edition 5 Nov 201525 Jul 2016 Today's mail call brings us a pocket tool collaboration between Rexford Knives and Triple Aught Design. The Rexford R.U.T. (Rexford Utility Tool) is a pretty cool piece of gear on…
EDC… Mail Call: Spyderco Enuff Sheepsfoot Salt H-1 14 Sep 201524 Jul 2016 Today's mail call brings us the Spyderco Enuff Sheepsfoot Salt (Model # FB31SYL). There are several variations of the Enuff model, but this particular version is rust-proof courtesy of the H-1…
EDC… First Impressions / Mini Review: Garmin eTrex Touch 25 GPS 4 Sep 20154 Aug 2016 Well, I stopped by REI recently and lo and behold, some of them are just now getting the eTrex Touch series in stock. They had several of the eTrex Touch…
Amateur… Preps: Communications Plan & Amateur Radio 4 Sep 201517 Jan 2018 September is National Preparedness Month -- and part of being prepared means having a good communications plan. Not only a pre-arranged place to meet with family & friends (see the…
EDC… EDC: Goruck Bullet 10L 6 Aug 201529 Apr 2016 With summer in full swing, and temperatures on the rise, sometimes it's just not that comfortable (or practical) to be hauling around a huge every day carry (EDC) bag. Not…
EDC… Mail Call: Spyderco Para Military 2 2 Aug 201525 Jul 2016 I just received a Spyderco Para Military 2 (aka "PM2") with black G-10 scales and S30V satin blade (# C81G2) in the mail the other day. After opening the box…
EDC… Gear Review: Icom R6 Receiver 19 Jul 201524 Jul 2016 Introduction: The Icom R6 (aka IC-R6) is a tiny so-called "DC to daylight" radio receiver that is barely larger than a deck of cards. It makes a great emergency radio…
DIY… DIY Project: Zipper Pulls 13 Jul 201514 Jul 2015 Here's a list of the items needed for this project: Gutted 550 paracord in your color of choice. Adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing in 3/8" (9.5mm) size. *The adhesive lining is…
EDC… EDC: Keychain Light Updated for 2015 9 Jul 201519 Jul 2016 Recently, I decided to replace the older Maratac AAA flashlight on my keychain with the new SureFire Titan AAA. Both lights are nearly the same size, and both run on…
DIY… Pet Preps: Dog Bug-Out Bag 9 Jul 201525 Jul 2016 A few years back it dawned on us that sure, while we had quite a bit of gear available in case of a disaster or evacuation, our dog was not nearly…
