In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking about one of the most useful tools you can carry – the all important multi-tool. Now, it’s true what they say about having the right tool for the job, and for most tasks, there really is a right tool… but what if you’re out and about […]
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A 911 Professional’s Every Day Carry: Emergency Preparedness
Working in the field of 911 Emergency Communications, or any emergency service for that matter, has an effect on what you consider an “emergency”. It becomes increasingly clear that in today’s world, a large number of people have no idea how to handle anything outside of their normal, everyday routines. Everything from locking themselves out […]
Solkoa S3 Survival Kit | Prepare for the worst
I love the mailman. Wait! No… I love getting a package in the mail. It’s like getting a mini Christmas present. A few days ago I was lucky enough to get a package from Precisionriflesupply.com . They sent out a Solkoa S3 Pro Survival Kit for evaluation and it was burning in my hands for a few days […]
Leatherman Super Tool 300, Quick Look
The award-winning Leatherman Super Tool 300 is the multi-tool for the working man. When you’re working with gloves on, the large side cutouts make it easy to grab components, and the rolled handles make for a comfortable grip. Stranded, hard, and regular wire cutters all come standard on the Super Tool 300, and because they’re […]
What does the EDC of a Firefighter/Paramedic look like?
I’ve been a professional firefighter for over two years and am working on my probation at my second department (and what I hope to be my last). As a paramedic for upwards of 8 years, what I carry in my pockets as my EDC (everyday carry) has changed greatly over that time period. Being a […]
Leatherman Charge TTi Multi-Tool
This is the “Cadillac” of multi-tools. The Charge TTi is the best money can buy and it does cost a lot of money, but it’s worth every damn penny. Leatherman, or specifically its founder and CEO, Timothy S. Leatherman, is the father of the multi-tool. Starting with his very first one, The Pocket Survival Tool. […]
Which Multi-Tool is best | Gerber MP600 vs. Leatherman Kick
Like most large competing brands there are supports on each side of the aisle. Why one person favors one brand over another is not always so black and white. Not only is there functionality of a product but there is also a good deal of emotional points that support a person’s preference and opinion on […]
Sentry Solutions: Knife care and maintenance kit
Being able to maintain your knife is as important as maintaining your firearm for several reasons. You may need to transition to your knife in a defensive situation, so you’ll need to have the confidence that it will deploy when you need it and that it has a serviceable edge. In the field one of […]
Leatherman Raptor Trauma Shears
Before the dawn of time, while the world was still young, Odin All father wandered upon the land and saw that it was good. If one looked closely at old One Eye, they would see a Go Bag slung across his chest. The All Father knows any good EDC contains some form of first aid […]
Have You Carried the Leatherman Micra?
You probably best recognize Leatherman for their full-sized multi-tools. They pack a whole toolbox worth of functions into a a “butterfly” opening design that you can throw into a bag or desk drawer. Their larger size makes them useful for tasks where you need the grip and leverage, but for everyday carry it’s all about […]