Rad on Gear

Rad on Gear: Eating on the run with Ozark Trail’s Hobo Tool

When it comes to survival, covering your bases is the most important first step: make sure you have a ready source of water, shelter, and food and you’re good to go for the long haul… but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few non-essentials that start to feel essential after a while.

Little things like having a fork and spoon to eat with can go a long way toward making you feel less like you’re scraping by and more like you’re thriving. What does Rad use for that? The Ozark Trail 7 in 1 Hobo Tool — and not just because it’s got a kick ass name.

Here’s Rad to tell you about it:

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Rad on Gear: Wood burning with the Crate Club Windproof Lighter

It’s not all about the time you spend looking for adventure in the great outdoors — sometimes it’s got to be about spending time with your family and getting work done. That’s what Rad’s up to in this edition of Rad on Gear: working on a walking stick project with his son.

When it comes time to decorate the walking stick, Rad knows nothing adds character to wood like some burns — here’s how he does it.

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Rad on Gear: Need fire? Keep it simple

In this edition of Rad on Gear, he’s taken us all the way to the incredible Bonneville Salt Flats to talk about a simple solution for what people always turn into a complex problem: fire.

There are lots of fire starter kits out there on the market (and lots of them are great) but the commercial sector has already given us a compact, handy, and pretty resilient source of fire that’s readily available in every gas station and corner store!

We’ll let Rad tell you the rest:

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Rad on Gear: On the scene at Operation Lion Claws Military Simulation Series

Rad’s not just an adventurer, he’s also the owner/operator of Tactical Airsoft Supply out of Salt Lake City. In this edition of Rad on Gear, he stumbles across a fan in the cadre of Operation Lion Claws. Sure, he gets the name of the site wrong once or twice, but it’s the thought that counts! Rad’s new friend Brian goes on to talk about hydration and the books of former Navy SEAL, Brandon Webb.

For those who aren’t familiar, Operation Lion Claws is a military simulation series that sees participation from airsoft enthusiasts from around the world, but it’s also seen its fair share of real-world military heroes. Colonel (ret) Danny McKnight of Black Hawk Down fame, MSG (ret) Howard ‘Mad Max’ Mullen (co-author of Army’s Hand to Hand Combat Manual), and legendary Green Beret Colonel (ret) Paul Longgrear are just a few of the war fighters that have made their way to Lion Claws.

Here’s Rad to tell you more:

Rad on Gear: London Bridge Trading Load Bearing Chest Rig

Rad’s not just an adventurer, he’s also the owner and operator of Tactical Airsoft Supply in Salt Lake City. This time, he’s busting out some of the gear he uses in matches and while working as an instructor.

This London Bridge Trading Load Bearing Chest Rig may be a bit pricey, but you’ll never have to buy another one — Rad’s used his for years now. Here’s Rad to tell you about it.

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Rad on Gear: How many times have you had a booboo? The Crate Club First Aid Kit

In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking about how to address injuries the crop up in the field. Whether you’re trying to prevent invention in scrapes and cuts, need to ice down a sprained ankle, or are just looking for a bit of relief from your wind-chapped lips, this First Aid Kit from the Crate Club has everything Rad needs to keep moving.

Unfortunately, this piece of gear isn’t available in the Crate Club store – that means the only way to get all this valuable gear is to subscribe. That’s not all bad news though–because it means you’ll also be getting great new tactical gear every month delivered right to your door.

Here’s Rad to break down what comes inside this first aid kit: