Have you ever been somewhere and looked down at your smart phone only to realize you forgot to charge it the night before and now it only has 10% battery left? I’ve been in that boat several times. Some of the apps on our phones are more battery intensive than others, such as GPS apps […]
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Prometheus Design Werx | Expedition Watch Band Compass | Quick Look
I remember wearing a watch band compass during my Marine Combat Training back in the 90’s. As an infantryman it was necessary to always be aware of your location, direction of travel and reverse azimuth to find your way back. Our platoon Gunny gave us a quick down and dirty training session on using our […]
Tru-Nord Compass | The Most Durable Button Compass
The Tru-Nord compass is a precision instrument, specifically designed for use in wilderness areas, day or night where an accurate, dependable quick reading compass is essential. Some assume that the higher grade button compasses – AA – mean higher quality, but that’s not necessarily true. They are generally plastic and give a general direction for […]
PRODUCT REVIEW: MOS TACTICAL DATA BOOK
The Data Book by MOS Tactical is a good addition to anyone’s kit bag. Obviously it has military applications but it can be used for civilian excursions as well. This would have come in handy for me and my pal nearly 15 years ago when we got caught in an unpredicted huge storm that came […]
REVIEW: PDW EXPEDITION WATCH BAND COMPASS
(Article originally published on Pack Config) I can’t deny, I really like cool gadgets. So when Patrick announced his PDW wrist watch compass I knew I had to get one! The first batch of the silver one sold out within minutes and unfortunately I was not lucky enough to get it. So with the second […]
Lost hiker’s message: Please call husband when my body is found
Geraldine Largay knew she was so very lost that the chances of her making it out of the thick Maine woods were gone. She had been writing in her journal every day and one of her final entries showed she was resigned to her fate. “When you find my body please call my husband George […]
Garmin Foretrex 401 GPS: Review
The Garmin Foretrex 401 is a wrist-mounted GPS for running or walking, is extremely comfortable to wear for extended periods, and has some cool surprises.
Garmin Foretrex 401: First Impressions
Quick to set up, durable, and compact, the Garmin Foretrex 401 is a sure bet for navigation while in the field.