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Tinder Bag by The Hidden Woodsmen

Tinder Bag by The Hidden Woodsmen

Recently, I was given the opportunity to test and review several products from The Hidden Woodsmen, a small business that makes gear for those that love to spend their time in the outdoors. The Hidden Woodsmen takes the idea of unique gear that was carried by 18th century woodsmen and produces newer, more modern versions for us to enjoy. One such product is the Tinder Bag.

The Tinder Bag is a water-resistant bag made of 500D nylon that can be used to gather tinder or wild edibles during your stay in the forest. The Tinder Bag is a mix between a dump pouch and a roll-top bag that can keep tinder, herbs, or small utility items dry. The best part about this bag is the construction and price.

Like all of The Hidden Woodsmen products, it is hand-crafted in New England using materials that are made in the United States. I’ve not had a single complaint about the construction of any of the products offered by this great company. For quality gear, the prices you pay are astoundingly low compared to other companies that make similar products. Usually, these types of products are made of leather and can be very expensive.

Tinder Bag by The Hidden Woodsmen

As for the Tinder Bag, it really is a multi-purpose piece of gear that anyone could find a use for. A tinder bag is made to carry tinder sources around on your person in order to have it with you when you need it. If you’ve ever spent a decent amount of time in the wilderness, you know that it can be difficult to find tinder depending on the weather or location.


The Tinder Bag lets you store anything you might pick up in nature that could help you start a fire. This could be fatwood, small sticks, bark, or dried grass. Since it is made of a breathable type of nylon, it will help to prevent mold or excess moisture building up in your tinder. Once you’re out there and you have your tinder, you can roll the top down and use the buckle clips to keep everything nice and dry.

Tinder Bag by The Hidden Woodsmen

As for the buckles, this brings us to the next stated purpose of gathering edibles and wild herbs. If you clip the buckles together around a belt or belt loop, you can keep the bag on your side for foraging. As a dump pouch, the Tinder Bag excels because of its size for carrying the little things you might pick up in the forest. This is a great feature that only adds to the amount of quality that you get in such a small product.

The Hidden Woodsmen offers these bags in limited runs with very affordable pricing. Right now they are on sale in Green for only $13. You can stay up to date on this and other products at The Hidden Woodsmen, or check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

 

Author – Rodney Pointer is a former Army Infantryman. After graduating from Airborne School, he was ruthlessly assigned to Fort Polk, Louisiana to live out his days as a dirty leg. He served with the 2nd BN, 30th Infantry of the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. Following his deployment to Afghanistan, he received a Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Operations. He currently works as a nuclear security contractor.


Fire Bag by The Hidden Woodsmen | Review

Fire Bag by The Hidden Woodsmen | Review

There are several essentials that a woodsman needs to have in order to survive long periods of time detached from society in the wilderness. One of these essentials is that of fire, which has been used as a tool for advancement since the earliest of inhabitants roamed the earth. It has helped feed tribes of people, build cities, and win wars. Without the ability to create and harness it, early settlers would have never expanded outwards to create the great nation we live in today.

The Hidden Woodsmen has once again taken the gear that helped our ancestors and given it a facelift for the modern user. The Fire Bag is similar to the other products offered by The Hidden Woodsmen in the fact that it is made out of very durable material. In this case, 1000D Nylon construction is used to make sure the bag lasts for a long time.

Fire Bag by The Hidden Woodsmen | Review

The Fire Bag is designed to carry anything that you use in your fire kit to help start a fire at your base camp or in an emergency situation. I have stocked mine with items such as a lighter, waterproof matches, cotton balls, Fiber Light, and a ferro rod. The bag is the perfect size to be convenient and it comes in a variety of colors. Since it is water-resistant, you won’t have to worry about your fire kit being compromised like you would if you simply carried it in a plastic bag.

You can also use the Fire Bag to carry small tinder, maps, or just as a general purpose ditty bag with all your miscellaneous items. Regardless of how you choose to use it, it is a very affordable piece of gear that is likely to last longer than you would expect. Like all of The Hidden Woodsmen products, it’s made in the United States using American materials. The quality is top-notch and I assure you that you won’t be disappointed in supporting this small business and choosing them for your outdoor needs.

The Fire Bag measures in at 6 x 7 inches and is currently available for $13 in Orange, Red, Grey, Royal Blue, and Multicam Black. Get yours now from The Hidden Woodsmen and be sure to follow their product line on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

Other gear seen in this article:

UST StrikeForce Fire Starter

Fiber Light Fire Starter

Author – Rodney Pointer is a former Army Infantryman. After graduating from Airborne School, he was ruthlessly assigned to Fort Polk, Louisiana to live out his days as a dirty leg. He served with the 2nd BN, 30th Infantry of the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. Following his deployment to Afghanistan, he received a Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Operations. He currently works as a nuclear security contractor.





Savage Tactical: Veteran owned and operated

Savage Tactical: Veteran owned and operated

All of us on this earth have probably received a plaque or congratulations-type-gift at some point. Whether it was on your little league baseball team or from your unit when your time as a slayer ended, you probably received something in recognition for your efforts. This was probably some tacky looking thing that was made in some trophy shop and it ended up in a box somewhere in your storage space. Savage Tactical has revamped and brought life into the plaque business, and it doesn’t stop there. Craig Bohlman is the owner and craftsman behind Savage Tactical. Craig is a 3rd Battalion Ranger who served with the 75th Ranger Regiment from 2011-2017. He has been involved in the construction field for over 15 years, and his expertise shows in his work. I was lucky enough to receive one of his plaques recently.

Savage Tactical: Veteran owned and operated

When I asked Craig what inspired him to start Savage Tactical, he answered in true Ranger fashion: “I always wanted to have my own business so I started Savage Tactical back in 2015 when I kept seeing basic cookie cutter military/civilian plaques and awards that were just boring. I ventured into doing apparel as well. The designs and the things I create are of my own thoughts and ideas. I seek to bring quality craftsmanship where I don’t give a shit about people’s feelings, and I think “outside the box”. I don’t want to be remembered as someone who just did the same ole shit. I want to be remembered as someone who did it his way, someone Savage.” – Craig Bohlman, Owner of Savage Tactical

Savage Tactical: Veteran owned and operated
Owner of Savage Tactical

I think the main thing that separates Rangers from the rest of the military is an impeccable attention to detail. Craig has extended that into every piece that he makes. If you look on the Savage Tactical Facebook page, most of his projects tend to be Ranger oriented. After talking to Craig, I can assure you that he is open to any project military or civilian and will truly make it a customized experience for the customer.  One of his customers told me, “He was extremely approachable throughout the design process and gave me updates every step of the way. He was very receptive to any changes I wanted to have made as well. Overall, it was a great experience and I would recommend him to anyone.”

My interest was piqued after seeing photos of some of his work. This isn’t your standard “tacticool super hooah” run of the mill artwork.  His projects are very Americana/tasteful and would look great in any room of the house.  He seems to be able to build just about anything, and the stuff he builds is just plain cool. Some of his projects have included not only plaques, but corn hole boards and even a full-blown bar that looks awesome. The sky is the limit with this guy. As mentioned earlier, he also started a clothing line that has some badass t-shirts and has done some runs of morale patches as well.

Savage Tactical: Veteran owned and operated

You could say wood work is a family business because his wife also does some awesome projects and has her own business as well (Scrapwood is the name). Craig doesn’t take short cuts with his builds and is 100% with the customer every step of the way. His project prices vary based on the builds, but they are extremely affordable. If you’re in need of some fine woodwork or some new threads, check Savage Tactical out on Facebook or Instagram. And if you need to get a gift for the lady for spending too much on gear this year, go ahead and give his wife’s business a look as well.

Savage Tactical: Veteran owned and operated


Author – Tim M. is an Army Ranger who has served in Afghanistan and is currently a K9 handler for ARSOF. In his free time he enjoys shooting, working out and hitting the trails with the dog.

Triple Aught Design Transport Sleeve: Quick look

Triple Aught Design Transport Sleeve: Quick look

Once again Triple Aught Design knocks it out of the park with their Transport Sleeve. Most “sleeves” on the market built for laptops are just a padded sleeve and nothing else. The main compartment of the TAD Transport Sleeve is padded like most others. The outside pocket also provides an area to store your power adapter and other electronics accessories and cords. On the backside of the Transport Sleeve is a slip pocket for documents.

From the Triple Aught Design website:

Built to protect and transport a wide array of daily instruments including tablets, laptops, e-readers, and other devices, our Transport Sleeves are an essential accessory to your everyday carry system.

Designed to integrate seamlessly into TAD carry systems, Transport Sleeves keep your critical gear and accessories organized and protected at your destination. Head into your next meeting (or airplane seat) with your laptop or tablet, critical documents, chargers and cables, and other essentials artfully contained in a single, sleek, protected package.

I’ve got a medium sized Transport Sleeve on order to use with my MacBook Pro 13″, so I’ll do a follow-up with how it integrates with my Azimuth pack and how I load it out. Stay tuned…

Featured photo courtesy of Triple Aught Design

Tuff Writer Mini Click Pen | Precision writing instrument and impact weapon

Tuff Writer Mini Click Pen | Precision writing instrument and impact weapon

I prefer a quality made writing instrument just as much as I prefer a quality watch and knife. Owning and carrying a quality pen is a gentleman thing. For the savage gentleman though, you’ll want a pen that is not only quality, but is able to be used as an improvised weapon. You’re not always going to have access to a gun or a knife, especially if you’re traveling. Being able to layer other improvised weapons on your person is a force multiplier.

We published an article previously on using a pen as an improvised impact weapon and even recommended a few off the shelf options. Those off the shelf options are great, but sometimes you’re going to want an upgrade for other reasons. Maybe it’s a status thing and you want to run with the best there is, maybe it’s because you want to support a specific company or maybe you just want to feel like James Bond. Whatever your reason is, I have a great upgraded option to those off the shelf pens.

Tuff Writer makes several versions of precision writing instruments. Today we’re going to take a look at the Mini Click Pen. Mine happens to be in their Sniper Grey color option. You may be asking yourself what sets the Tuff Writer pens apart from the others in the industry. I’ll let Tuff Writer explain that….

Most pen mechanisms are made from brass or plastic (easier and cheaper to manufacture but not as durable). We decided to go nuts and machine ours out of 416 stainless steel (a harder more durable material). We also opted to have them CNC’ed on a swiss-type lathe which is more expensive, but much more precise way of machining (tolerances of less than .0005″ all day long on a Citizen L-20). The G-Code programming re-traces the race tool paths to debur all edges. This takes more time but allows the chrome steel bearing to glide smoothly and the mechanism to cycle like butter. The 416SS and chrome steel will wear better and last much longer than any other similar mechanism available. This is complete overkill for a pen mechanism but we work hard to make the finest American made pens and feel that you’ll appreciate the quality and attention to detail as much as we do.

The Mini Click pen is just a smaller version of the full-sized precision pen that Tuff Writers manufacturers.

Tuff Writer Mini Click Pen | Precision writing instrument and impact weapon

From the Tuff Writer website:

Like the slightly larger Precision Press, the Mini-Click Pen it is entirely modular with each component being easily replaceable and built to last a lifetime. The standard pen utilizes an all metal body machined out of 6061-T6 Aluminum. A clip, pressed out of spring steel and coated for durability and corrosion resistance, helps keep the pen securely fastened and close at hand. Instead of a spacer the pen uses a 2-56 screw threaded into the refill to adjust spacing and allows the pen to accommodate of multiple cartridges (any Fisher or Parker sized refill). The Mini-Click also uses our now famous 416SS machined advancing mechanism for silky smooth and reliable operation (so smooth, it doesn’t even “click”). Finally for grip and comfort, the pen body has removable contrasting black Buna-70 o-rings which assist in maintaining a positive grip on the pen when you need it most.

Tuff Writer Mini Click Pen | Precision writing instrument and impact weapon

The Tuff Writer Mini Click Pen is a durable precision writing instrument that doesn’t scream tactical. A combination of the brushed aluminum finish and rubber o’rings provide an outstanding grip whether writing or fighting for your life.

  • Length: 5.13 inches
  • Thickness: 0.44″
  • Weight: 1.o ounce
  • Ink: Fisher or Parker style
  • Body: 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Tip: 303 Stainless Steel
  • Mechanism: 416 Stainless Steel
  • Made in the USA!
  • MSRP: $85.00


Hidden Woodsman | Possibles Pouch

The Hidden Woodsmen possible pouch

What is a possibles pouch?

During the 18th century many woodsman and military scouts carried a possibles pouch. Within that pouch they carried what they needed for the day; similar to what our SOF operators would carry in a SERE kit. Back then the typical pouch contained black powder, powder measurer, flint and steel, lead balls and patch, a patch knife, and a skinning knife, as well as other personal items.

The possibles pouch that Malcolm over at The Hidden Woodsmen has designed looks much like a toiletry bag, but has much more versatility than just that. When I travel I use this pouch as a toiletry bag and any other small items that I need to take with me.

The Possible Pouch can also be used to carry your ammunition to the range.

Hidden Woodsman | Possibles Pouch
(5) 50 round boxes of 9mm fit perfectly into this pouch.

The pouch can also be used a a small vehicle medical bag/kit. I’m actually thinking about ordering another one for just that (in his orange color).

Hidden Woodsman | Possibles Pouch
Pouch containing medical items

The pouch also contains a nice sturdy handle to carry and a small loop to clip a carabiner too. This could possibly come in handy if used as a small med bag. If you need to run with the bag and need both hands you could clip a carabiner to the small loop, and then clip it to your belt or belt loop.

Hidden Woodsman | Possibles Pouch
Carry handle
Hidden Woodsman | Possibles Pouch
Carabiner loop

All the material and zippers used are sourced within the USA and personally built by Malcolm. If you’re looking for quality outdoor nylon gear and want to support a small American business, then head on over to The Hidden Woodsmen website and put your order in today!

Hidden Woodsman | Possibles Pouch
High quality zippers

Specifications (courtesy of thehiddenwoodsmen.com):

  • 1000d contruction
  • High quality zipper
  • Dimension 9″ x 4.5″ x 3″
  • Color options: Ranger Green, Coyote Brown, Multicam, Kryptek Mandrake, Orange, Marpat


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