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Kershaw has been a big name in the knife industry for a long while now. Â Founded in 1974, these knives have earned a solid reputation among end-users. Â The Tualitin, Oregon based company offers a lifetime warranty on their knives- even the most inexpensive models. Â Having heard of Kershaw many times over the years, I was […]
Sadly, we’ve created and now live in a disposable world. Use it up, break it and throw it away. Disposable razors, disposable diapers, disposable camera, disposable lighters, water bottles, etc. Fortunately, there are still a few manufacturers that pride themselves with not going down the “disposable” road. Zippo is one such company. Founded in 1932 […]
Not too long ago I had the chance to start testing Thermacell’s Proflex heated insoles. Â My initial impressions article can be found here. Â These are the heavy-duty, premium offering from Thermacell so if these aren’t sufficient, I don’t think any of their options will be. Being adequate isn’t a concern here though. Â If your worries […]
Most people think of SOG as full spectrum knife/tomahawk/multi tool company. But new for 2016 is a break from tradition and their introduction of “soft goods” including 6 backpacks ranging in volume from 12 liters to 35 liters. All constructed of high quality materials and features, just like SOG’s bladed tools. While wandering aimlessly through Shot Show this […]
Crate Club is an interesting beast. Â The product of our mutual parent company Hurricane Inc., Crate Club is our take on the subscription based box of surprise tactical goodies. Â The tough part in selling a box of unknown goods is proving the value without ruining the element of surprise. Â We’ve been asked to review some […]
The Mini Expresso is for those who desire a quality brew on the trail or deployment, but only want to pack a light and affordable product.
Are you sick of going to bed late and waking up tired? Then grab your hiking boots and a tent. A new study suggests that a couple days of camping in the great outdoors can reset your circadian clock and help you get more sleep. The circadian clock is an internal system that tells your […]
If you’ve ever watched the old television series, called Connections, you might recall host James Burke introducing the creation of canned food. The episode is called, Eat Drink and be Merry. However, it wasn’t so merry for soldiers who had to eat rotten food. Enter, Napoleon Bonaparte. Burke speaks to the viewer and explains how […]
Living in such a wired world, it’s hard to imagine life without a mobile phone. It’s become so bad that I’ve seen friends act like heroine junkies in need of a “fix” when accidentally leaving their iPhone at home for the day. EnerPlex is an innovative company with several products geared for the electronic junkie […]
With the cold fingers of winter gripping ever tighter, it’s nice to sit back in the comfort of our homes and enjoy the warmth. This, however, this is a luxury we may not always have. Natural and manmade disasters can occur during the middle of winter and you never know when you may need to […]
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