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Knives

We have a few of these and collected the information on the various types that might be available near you.

AK-47 Boker Automatic Knives

Not all inexpensive knives are poor quality.
This is a 20+ year old knife that cost less than $20 and was a Go To knife for many years

Another Cheap Knife.. but this one works

Not much to say about a proven knife. But here is a quick review of the one we use

Ka-Bar Review

Smith & Wesson SWATLBS (Large Black Serrated) Assisted Opening Knife. We had a chance to look at this knife and take a few photos. It's a good knife, that opens easily. The S&W SWAT LBS has a 3.3-inch long drop point serrated blade, that closes with a liner lock, the overall length when open is 8.5-inches. Black Anodized Aluminum handle with black rubber inserts. The S&W SWAT LBS has a sturdy pocket clip that can not be moved to the other side of the knife for left handed carry.

Smith & Wesson S.W.A.T. LBS Knife Review

We had a chance to review some EDC gear from the EDC Depot.com online store. The items arrived in about two days, were packaged well and nothing was damaged. No extra packaging to throw away either. And a FREE spy capsule (pill fob) !!!

We received a TOPs Pocket Size Survival Saw and a Cord Lock Light made by Black Crater. I opened the box and set out threw contents for this photo, and then there was a blur of hands and I had to wait a while to get the items back for more photos.

EDC = Every Day Carry

EDC Gear from EDC Depot.com

We noticed some low prices on gear at the local big box store. We took a look at the prices at the store compared to the sugested retail price from the manufacturer, and then we compared the big box store price to online stores and online auctions. Supprizingly, the Auctions were not always the lowest prices, and some of the prices at the local store beat the online purchase options. What this small experiment tells us is there is no best place to buy gear. Prices do fluctuate and for the money you might save it's worth looking around before you put money down.

Comparing Prices on EDC Gear

We were asked to review this Survival II Card pocket tool from Tool Logic. This version is in blue with a red LED light. Other models have a Compass / Magnifying Lens instead of the light, or a gray smoke color card. This handy little tool has enough useful features that it would be an excellent addition to any first aid or survival kit. We took these initial photos of the Tool Logic Survival II Card before we started testing it.

Tool Logic Survival II Card pocket tool

Packs, Pouch & Bags

We take a look at the CamelBak M.U.L.E. a lightweight hydration backpack. And the gear carried inside

CamelBak M.U.L.E.

Review of a Camelbak that was used for years. Opinions of how it was made and how it performed after a lot of use

Old Camelbak Pack Review

The Benchmade 8 Hook is a one handed webbing cutter made from one piece of440C Stainless Steel. Its design offers a one handed grip that lets the user securely hold the cutter even under wet or slippery conditions. The Benchmade 8 Hook comes with a black nylon pouch that holds the cutter and offers quick access to the tool. This high quality webbing knife is designed and built to be useful in an emergency. Any one working as emergency rescue personnel would do well to have one of these on their belt or rescue bag. The MOLLE compatible sheath and included MALICE Clip allow the cutter to be placed at almost any location on most vests, bags or chest rigs. This webbing cutter can be used to slice through seat belts or tactical gear. When removing heavy duty gear in an emergency this tool cuts gear and not the person under it.

Benchmade 8 Hook

On the last day of SHOT Show 2009 we mostly took video reviews of products we were most interested in. Many of the videos were taken in HD and are still being edited. Some are already posted on the internet. Here are the still images we took while walking the floor for the fourth day at SHOT Show 2009

2009 SHOT Show Day Four

We take a look at the CamelBak M.U.L.E. a lightweight hydration backpack. And the gear carried inside

Gear Includes:
Micro Light Jacket (Sierra Designs)
Emergency Whistle (Adventure Medical)

Matches (in waterproof case)
Lighter
Squirt P4 (Leatherman)
Light Stick (Glow Stick)
Surefire G2 LED
Power Bar (eaten)
First Aid Kit
- Headache Pills
- Small Roll Duct Tape
- Latex Gloves
- Large Bandages
- Snake Bite Kit

Top Pocket:
Silva Compass

Large Pocket:
550 Cord - Orange
T. P.
Emergency Bivy (blanket) (Adventure Medical)
3 liter water bladder
pads
Pepper Spray (on shoulder strap)
Benchmade Webbing Cutter
GPS Garmin eTrax Legend

CamelBak M.U.L.E. Review

We had a chance to photograph this Rapid Deployment Pack from Bravo Company and USPeacekeeper. It is a 100+ square inch shoulder bag designed to allow fast access to magazines and gear. A simple bag with easy access external magazine pouches and one main compartment. This bag is black and OD green

Rapid Deployment Pack

Here is a quick review of the Deluxe Pro Shooters Bag made by Eagle Industries amd the gear we have in it.

Eagle Industries Deluxe Pro Shooters Bag Review

Flashlights

What is this thing? Someone asked us, now we'll ask you.

Navy Flare Launcher

Our first look at the TACTIKKA XP headlamp from Petzl.

This is aother well made rugged and easy top use head light from Petzl.

TACTIKKA XP headlamp from Petzl

Surefire M4-HA Devastator Output 225 or 350 lumens, Length: 9.15 inches, Weight: 11.60 ounces, Battery: Four 123A lithiums

Surefire M4-HA Devastator

We noticed some low prices on gear at the local big box store. We took a look at the prices at the store compared to the sugested retail price from the manufacturer, and then we compared the big box store price to online stores and online auctions. Supprizingly, the Auctions were not always the lowest prices, and some of the prices at the local store beat the online purchase options. What this small experiment tells us is there is no best place to buy gear. Prices do fluctuate and for the money you might save it's worth looking around before you put money down.

Comparing Prices on EDC Gear

Surefire L4 LumaMax has an output of 120 lumens with a runtime of 2 hours. The Surefire L4 LumaMax is 5.1 inches long and weighs 3.4 ounces. The Surefire L4 LumaMax uses Two 123A lithium batteries

Surefire L4 LumaMax

Surefire 10X Dominator has either 60 or 500 lumen output with low and high settings. The Surefire 10X Dominator has a runtime of 3 hours to 20 minutes. The Surefire 10X Dominator is 9.5 inches long and weighs 20 ounce. The Surefire 10X Dominator uses one B20 Rechargeable Ni-Cad battery

Surefire 10X Dominator

Surefire E2D Executive Defender has an output of 60 lumens with a runtime of 1.25 hours The E2D Executive Defender is 4.9 inches long and weighs 3.2 ounces. the E2D Executive Defender uses two 123A lithium batteries

Surefire E2D Executive Defender

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

We had the chance to review a BlastMatch Fire Starter from Ultimate Survival Technologies. It is a flint and steel type fire starter designed for use with one hand in extreme conditions. It is robust, solid and well built with quality materials. This is the kind of gear you can risk your life on. We expected a lot after our research on this fire starter and we were not at all disappointed. This fire starting tool is one of the best all weather fire starters we have had the opportunity to use.

BlastMatch Fire Starter

There are a many, many US companies that manufacture endmills that are either variable pitch or variable helix, but only a few that manufacture variable helix AND variable pitch endmills. That�s because varying both the helix and the pitch is a patent protected design. Hanita, SGS, Dataflute, and our manufacturer, Carbide Grinding Company (aka GorillaMill), are some of the few that do vary both. Except for GorillaMill, the few use a very good design patented by a Japanese company. Gorilla, however, holds its own US patents. We have found that its improved designs usually produce 5 to 10 percent better performance than the other variable helix/pitch endmils, especially in harder materials like Inconel and titanium. We are proud to offer the GorillaMill to our customers and to be associated with them.

Endmill Value Comparison

Perfect for protecting domestic meats, game, fish, vegetables or your personal possessions from the harmful effects that oxygen or freezer burn may cause. Uses a double piston pump system to insure an �Air Tight Seal.� Capable of 28 inches of vacuum seal that will keep food fresh 5 to 6 times longer than traditional storage methods.

Pro-2300 Vacuum Sealer

This is a simple yet innovative solution to repairing and cleaning weapons in the field. It is a mat that holds small parts and a fair ammount of cleaning supplies. It rolls up into a small package not much larger than a standard issue M-16 cleaning kit, Here are some pictures of the mat in action with an AR15

Shooting Gear: Emdom-MM KitMat

School auctions are a great source for low cost used equipment like computers, office supplies, furnature, elecronics, video equipment and a lot more. Laptop computers by the dozen of every make and model both new and old, working and broken. Rows of desktop computers with keyboards, mice and monitors. Macintosh computers both new and old, working and parts / repair. Video equipment and electronics. Tools and heavy machinery is available at low cost at school auctions. Scientific equipment and computers by the pallet.

Computers, Electronics and Tools at Auction

We are currently evaluating a Smiths Sharpener. It is an easy to use sharpener with a safety guard and scissor sharpener in the handle. It is bright yellow so it is hard to loose. This looks like it will be an excellent addition to our camping gear

Smiths '10 Second' Knife Sharpener

Victorinox Executive Knife Review

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