With a company like Exotac, you can pretty much guarantee that you are going to receive an amazing product for starting a fire in any condition. I've been so impressed with their products lately, and I'm more than eager to get my hands on their stuff when it's available. For this … [Read more...]
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Princeton Tec Helix backcountry LED lantern
It’s always nice to have some type of creature comforts when we are out in the forest on an extended camping or hiking trip. As far as lights go, I have usually kept a small flashlight or chemlight handy. With the Helix Backcountry LED Lantern from Princeton Tec, you can have … [Read more...]
Sheriff of Baghdad Boot Kit – Lace ’em up!
My biggest problem when I go on long distance hikes isn't the weight of my pack or the hot spots on my heels, it's the annoyance of constantly tying up my laces! Luckily, the fine folks at SOB Tactical, led by John McPhee, have developed just the solution to this aggravating … [Read more...]
Vertical Roto Shoulder Holster: Old world craftsmanship at its finest
What do John McClane, James Bond, and Mad Max all have in common? Besides having terrible sequels in the later years, they all kick ass by scraping together the best gear they can find in their circumstances. One constant, however, is that they all utilized a shoulder holster in … [Read more...]
Gerber Outrigger: Designed to be your reliable daily carry knife
In the past several years, Gerber has seemed to redefine themselves with a growing line of products. This is a good thing for consumers that enjoy different products for a wide variety of uses. The Gerber Outrigger is a line of folding knives that are available in various sizes … [Read more...]
Exotac nanoSPARK – Updated Review
I had a chance back in August to get my hands on another excellent fire starting product from Exotac. Back then, the nanoSPARK was at the end of a successful Kickstarter campaign and had just started shipping orders out to the backers. I was really impressed with the product back … [Read more...]
Exotac tinderZIP – First Impressions
I've been fortunate to get my hands on some very great products from Exotac lately, and one of them is the tinderZIP. The tinderZIP is a two-in-one product that is perfect for the outdoorsman or prepared individual. Known for their fire starting products, Exotac keeps coming up … [Read more...]