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Knives

We take a look at knife sharpeners from; Lansky, Benchmade, AccuSharp and Outdoor Edge

Knife Sharpener Review

We look at a favorite Hunting Knife made by Buck Knives

Buck Special Hunting Knife

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

The KM87 is one of the rare AK47 bayonets for collectors to find. Here are some pics to help identify the real KM97 from it's look a likes

KM87 East German Special Forces AK47 Bayonet

People keep asking what gear we Every Day Carry (EDC) so here is another video to show what we carry

Now it's your turn..
Show us what you carry every day, post a video reply

What do you carry? EDC Gear 5

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

Review of some of the knives from Benchmade at SHOT Show 2009

Benchmade Knives at SHOT Show 2009

Packs, Pouch & Bags

We take a look at a sample of S.O. Tech Gear

Makers of good US made gear

S.O. Tech Gear

A quick look at a backpack for dogs. This pack is designed well and well built from quality materials. Not a novelty or toy, this pack lets a dog carry it's own food and water on an extended hike or camping trip

Dog Backpack

This is another one hand webbing cutter from Benchmade. The 7 Hook is designed to cut safely through jackets, tubular webbing, leather boots, Kevlar, seat-belts, and para-cords among other materials. It's shape and design let the user pull to cut and the blade is protected so only the intended items are cut. This compact webbing cutter has a fitted sheath designed to hold the 7 Hook securely while still offering quick access to the knife. A well made and easy to use tool

Benchmade 7 Hook

We have been testing the Maxpedition JUMBO Versipack. This is a unique bag designed to be worn over one shoulder. It has a lot of pockets, pouches and places to add more pouches. This makes the bag very practical and gives the wearer quick access to gear quickly. To help illustrate the many features of this pack, we created a few videos.

Maxpedition JUMBO Versipack review

This time we look at the Galati XT Rifle Case.
A padded carry case with magazine storage

Galati XT Rifle Case

We take a look at a sample of HSGI High Speed Gear

Makers of good US made gear

HSGI High Speed Gear

We opened a Paraclete SOF Individual Aid Pouch and took a look at the first aid supplies inside. The Paraclete SOF Individual Aid Pouch is designed to carry individual or buddy aid equipment. This one is mounted on a modular Paraclete Leg Drop Panel. The pouch has a velcro tab closure to keep items in place when the zipper is opened The pouch is fully MOLLE/SPEAR compatible and has dimensions of 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches x 2 inches

Paraclete SOF Individual Aid Pouch w/ Contents

Flashlights

Surefire E1L Outdoorsman has 45 lumen (high) and 3 lumen (low) duel output with 8.5 hours to 48 hour runtime. The Surefire E1L Outdoorsman has a 1 inch diameter is 4 inches long and weighs 2.8 ounces. The Surefire E1L Outdoorsman uses one CR 123 battery

Surefire E1L Outdoorsman

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

People keep asking what gear we Every Day Carry (EDC) so here is another video to show what we carry

Now it's your turn..
Show us what you carry every day, post a video reply

What do you carry? EDC Gear 3

M2 Centurion has an output 65 or 120 lumens with a runtime of 60 or 20 minutes. The M2 Centurion is 5.6 inches long and weighs 5.8 ounces. The M2 Centurion uses two 123A lithium batteries

Surefire M2 Centurion

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

We take a look at the Surefire G2 LED, Surefire 6P LED, Surefire G3, Surefire G2 and Surefire 6P. The Surefire G2 LED is 80 lumens, the Surefire 6P LED is 80 lumens, the Surefire G3 is 105 lumens, the Surefire G2 is 65 lumens and the Surefire 6P is 65 lumens

Surefire G & P Series Flashlights

Surefire T1A Titan
Has an infinite range of power settings1 lumen to 70 lumens
Weighs only 2 ounces with battery
3.25 inches long

Surefire T1A Titan

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

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

Swiss Army Knife Modifications

We take a quick look at a Super Knife that uses a razorblade for the cutting edge

Super Knife (Razor Knife)

Many people know about School Auctions as a source of cheap computers, office supplies, furniture, tools, science equipment and lots more. Schools often replace equipment and clear out store rooms. When they do some have auctions to sell items to the highest bidders. This auction in Tucson has been a source of cheap (usually older) computers and office equipment. Sometimes items ore damaged or flawed, but some items are almost new

School Auction in Tucson, Arizona

Benchmade BlueBox Service Kit Pocket Tool Set. Benchmade uses six lobe, torx-like headed screws. This Benchmade BlueBox Service Kit includes bit sizes 6, 8 and 10 head bits and bit holder and extension that are all contained in the plastic case which doubles as the handle

Benchmade BlueBox Service Kit

We take a look at knife sharpeners from; Lansky, Benchmade, AccuSharp and Outdoor Edge

Knife Sharpener Review

Mechanix gloves work well for shooting. They offer protection without bulk, comfort and durability. These FastFit are a low cost glove that works as well as many higher priced tactical gloves.

Shooting with Mechanix FastFit Gloves

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?

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