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Knives

Microtech Daytona OTF (out the front) automatic knife. The set also features matching serial numbers on knife and pistol. The Microtech Daytona 3.1 inch drop point blade is made from S30V. The Microtech Daytona is 7.5 inches overall, and weighs 3 ounces. The Microtech Daytona has Titanium hardware, pocket clip and polished carbon fiber inserts it retails for just under $400. The Microtech Archangel and Microtech Daytona combo retails for around $1000 or the Microtech Archangel retails for just under $600 without the knife.

Microtech Daytona

The AR-15 Multitasker Tool is 4″ long when folded. This tool can service an AR-15 rifle and accessories

AR-15 Multitasker Tool

A quick review of the Surefire Knives at SHOT Show 2009

Surefire Knives at SHOT Show 2009

Another favorite knife the Gerber BMF (Basic Multi-Function) Survival Knife

A very well made large knife made to hadle a variety of tasks.
The Gerber BMF has a sheath made with black, heavy duty Cordura nylon, reinforced for protection of the blade and user

The Gerber BMF was made from 1986 to1998.

Gerber BMF

Taking the scales off the small size Swiss Army Knives and some simple modifications

Swiss Army Knife Modifications

Quick review of the German Paratrooper Gravity Knife. A one hand opening knife designed to aid paratroopers in getting out of tangled lines

German Paratrooper Gravity Knife

The Gerber LMF II fighting knife has a Knife Sharpener

LMF = Lightweight Multi-Function

Gerber LMF II Sharpener

Packs, Pouch & Bags

We take a look at a sample of Tactical Tailor Gear

Makers of good US made gear

Tactical Tailor Gear

I've seen these drop leg medical kits being worn at schools I've attended as well as worn by some combat medics, so I've been interested in them. Recently I traded some gear and part of the deal was an empty drop leg kit you see here. I've decided to start wearing it when I shoot so I'm deciding what's best to put in it.

Here's what I've got so far...

So what would you keep, what would you remove what would you add?

And why?

Personal Carry Range Trauma Bag

We take a look at a sample of CSM Tactical Gear

Makers of good US made gear

CSM Tactical Gear

We take a first look at the REMORA GearSlinger from Maxpedition
A well made single strap backpack

Maxpedition GearSlinger REMORA - First Impression

I had the opportunity to use the Maxpedition over the shoulder bag for just over 45 days. Although I dont have a daily outdoors life, I was able to put it to the test in many ways. I am not a stereotypical female who loves to carry a purse. My everyday and only purse is a 6x6x2 Dooney & Bourke. I carry a wallet and keys. I wasn't sure what I was gonna do with the Maxpedition when I first saw it. It reminded me of my sister who carries, what I like to call luggage, for a purse. I started carrying it everyday.

I started with my everyday purse and a make up bag (that I do not carry on a regular basis) stuffed inside. I started finding things that I needed to carry,antibacterial hand sanitizer tube,hand lotion, chap stick, a small brush, small flash light, cigarettes, lighter, sunglasses, digital camera, mints, water bottle, snacks, mini lint roller, toothbrush, tooth paste, mouth wash, floss. The Maxpedition became very heavy compared to what I was used to. I felt very dependent on it. I have a security door I go through at work and it would get stuck as I passed through. It gave me a strawberry between my collar bone and neck. It went away after a couple of days. It took some getting used to.

All of the compartments were very useful. I liked the way the shoulder strap adjusted to my size. Depending on what I was carrying and the weight of the bag I could adjust it closer or farther from my center of mass and it would allow for a more comfortable carry. I was able to latch my keys on to the clip provided on the inside of the bag. The color was very easy to blend with work dress code. The material absorbed the sweat from my water bottle. I didnt have a big wet mess. The porous material helped spread and evaporate the water before causing anything to get soaked or ruined on the inside.

Maxpedition JUMBO Versipack 45 day Review

This bag is used quite often. It has a lot of empty space for extra water, food, etc depending on the trip. For hiking it offers room for lunch and remains comfortable on long trips. This bag weighs 13.25 pounds.

Inside the small outer pockets are: pepper spray, hand cleaner, emergency bandage, and more energy bars. In the inside pocket there is TP, rubber gloves, energy bars, and an LED light. Inside the main pocket: two water bottles, small survival kit, 550 cord and carabineer, small binoculars and room for plenty of other things if needed.

Diamondback Tactical E&E bag

We review Outdoor Gear, Knives, Tools, Electronics, EDC Gear, and other cool stuff

Gear Buyers Guide on You Tube

Flashlights

Surefire L2 LumaMax has two output levels, 15 lumens or 100 lumens

Surefire L2 LumaMax

I bought this battery holder at a gun show a few months back and it has proved to be a real convenience. It holds 12 AA batteries securely. Since the holder can accept the battery either end down, I can also use the Battery Caddy to keep track of used vs new batteries. The batteries are held tightly so they do not rattle or make any noise in the caddy. In order to find the battery caddy in the pockets or pouches we keep it in, I added a 550 cord lanyard with a LED light. This simple modification makes the battery holder easy to find and easy to grab. Eventually I found this Uncle Mikes double magazine pouch which fits the Battery Caddy as if it was made for it.

PowerPax 12 Pack Battery Caddy

The 2009 SHOT Show
January 15-18, 2009 - Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL

SHOT Show 2009 Review

Tomahawk Tactical Light angle-head flashlight is ready to use even when clipped to your gear, pocket, belt or even when stowed in the holster. Tomahawk Tactical Light Retention Clip works with; MOLLE-compatible gear, helmets, pockets, belts, pack straps and more. When the Tomahawk Tactical Light is clipped on the light can be rotated to point it in the direction you need it. The Tomahawk Tactical Light controls are easy to use and designed to allow instant asccess to features. These photos were taken at the 2009 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Phoenix, Arizona

First Light USA Tomahawk

I was attending a CCW class and the students were talking about what gun they planned to carry. A some point a student suggested his CCW would not get dirty so if it worked or not with dirt and mud on it didn't matter to him.

I have a different point of view on this subject. I figure we never know what might happen and we don't always get to choose when and where a situation might happen where we are required to use our sidearm.

So in order to prove my choice of a Glock as a CCW pistol, I offered to drop my Glock in the mud we were standing in, and I was confident it would still work no matter what. Of course the Glock worked fine, but it took a while to get back to town for a good cleaning. Here is what it looked like after just a quick cleaning on the mountain after being dropped in wet mud. This was no serious challenge to the Glock (or most any modern CCW pistol) but none of the students was willing to drop their guns to see if they would work too..

This is not disrespect for my sidearm, I have great respect for it. I am confident my Glocks will work when / if I ever need them to because I am willing, and have tested them like this. Can your CCW gun work with some mud on it? Have you ever tested it?

Muddy Glock 35

Another clever LED light we saw at the store and made a quick video

LED Magnet Light

We take a look at some of the magazine pouches and light holders that we use and have used.
We include a few revolver options as well.

What Holster to Buy? Magazine Pouches

First Aid

We take a first look at the e+LITE headlamp from Petzl.

This is feature packed, well made LED light that weighs in at just 28 grams, has a weatherproof storage case and even a signal whistle

I was impressed as soon as I opened the package with this emergency headlamp.

It seems very well made and ready for rugged use.
We plan to put this light to the test over the next few months,including a trip to Cental America and various outings around the US.

Stay tuned for more updates and more reviews of the e+LITE emergency headlamp from Petzl

By Pete Philippe
Publisher GearWebsites.com

e+LITE emergency headlamp from Petzl

Unparalleled Rapid Response Cut Ability
Durable Edge Quality and Versatile Design
Large Handle Area
Multiple Carry Options

Medical Hook / O2 Wrench / Syringe Popper

Available with Black Hard Sheath w/ Snap Lanyard

New Benchmade 8HOOK Medical Version

Quick look at the SkedCo Trauma Kit

SkedCo Trauma Kit

We open up an mergency pack that we put together a few years back. This pack is stored in a truck used to travel off road in the desert

Emergency Pack Review

A small first aid kit designed to be worn at the shooting range

Range FIrst Aid Kit

One of our favorite first aid resources, the Adventure Medical Kits: A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine

Adventure Medical - Wilderness / Travel Aid Book

Here is some Backup Copies of ID I use for various situations.

What do you think?
What would you change or add?
Do you carry backup copies of your IDs

Backup Copies of ID

Tools

Many say that 550 cord is about the most usefull thing to have in a survival kit. It can be used for building shelter, starting fire, catching food and repairs among endless other uses. Rope has always been useful, and nylon 550 cord improvements make it very adaptable. It is also very common and easy to find at low cost.

550 Cord, is it the best tool in your Survival Kit?

The Ultimate Survival Technologies Deluxe Survival Kit has really good gear in a well made case. SImply one of the best survival kits available for well under $100. There is some room left for more gear in the water tight hard case. The UST case floats and securely locks shut.

Deluxe Survival Kit from Ultimate Survival Technologies

This is an overview and review of this wide mouth / soft side style of bag for a home repair tool kit. I am not sure of the manufacturer, but this style of bag is very useful, The many inside pockets allow tools to stand upright and accessible when needed. This bag is comfortable to carry so it's useful at home and away and it offers a lot of extra space for specialty tools, parts or whatever.

Home Repair Tool Kit - An overview with pictures

We were given the chance to review the Benchmade 155 fixed blade knife. This high quality knife made by Benchmade in the USA is made of quality materials in a unique design by Warren Osborne, a respected knife designer. Features of this knife include; 6.2 inch blade length, .18 inch blade thickness in a modified drop-point style with multiple serrations. The Benchmade 155 weighs a hefty 9.92 ounces and has an overall length of 11.2 inches. The machined Foliage Green Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum Handle Scales have a Multi-Directional texture that offers a positive grip no matter how the knife is held in the hand. The Benchmade 155 is made from 154CM Stainless Steel, a premium grade steel originally developed for tough industrial applications because of its corrosion resistance and toughness. This well balanced knife feels great in the hand and we can not wait to get it into the field to see how well it performs. This knife is a serious tool worthy of the Benchmade name

Benchmade 155 SBK-ADC (with ADC Sheath)

We build our own first aid kits. Here is a quick 'How To' about how to fill your small first aid kit

What to put in a small first aid kit

We look at a favorite Hunting Knife made by Buck Knives

Buck Special Hunting Knife

If you carry a pen, do you also carry a pencil? Do you carry a marker? Over the years I have carried cheap pens, no pens and a few expencive pens. If using a pen is something you need to do often each day, a high quality pen is a great tool to carry around. We have recenty been carrying multiple pens and markers for various uses. Here are some of them; Yellow Highlighter Marker, Sharpie Fine Point, Silver Fine Tip, Sharpie Ultra Fine Tip, Bic (giveaway), Zebra F-701, Surefire Pen II, and Glock Pen (giveaway)

We compare a few EDC pens

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