The SOG Trident Tanto has been my solitary EDC blade since I received it in September, and it hasn’t let me down. It excels at certain things and falls short with others. I’d recommend it as a general-purpose multi-use blade, but not a tool I would trust with my life.
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Being as value-conscious as I am, every dollar I spend on gear must translate into direct usability. I like quality gear, but I won’t pay more for it than I think it is worth (to me). I rarely impulse buy, and in-store sales rarely attract my attention because of the markup that exists on the
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Motorcycle helmets mean more to some riders than others. To me, it’s as necessary to riding as gas in the tank. Two years ago I set out to find an affordable, attractive helmet, with industry-leading safety standards. I did a lot of research at the time, debating colors, ventilation, reflectivity, contrast, comfort, and of course
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Bright red tool chests. There’s just something about them that makes me all warm inside. Maybe it’s the capability to be organized. Maybe it’s the smell of new rubber or the feel of powder-coated sheet metal. Maybe it’s the deep thunk the casters make when they roll over cracks in the concrete. Maybe it’s because it reminds
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When I received the portable solar Guide 10 Adventure Kit (G10AK) in early August, I immediately tore the box apart, ran outside, and plugged a cell phone into it. The little battery bar on the phone immediately recognized a charge and my eyes lit up in conjunction with the LED charging indicator. I’m almost sure,
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Interested in clean, free, portable power? Solar power is more than just great for backcountry comforts, but it is also an invaluable asset in a power outage or SHTF event. Even though the basic technology has been around for over 150 years, the consumer market for portable solar panels is still in its infancy. The
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If you’ve been thinking about buying an AR or just started learning about ARs, there are some things you should learn about the weapon system first. In specific, the differences between consumer-grade quality, and mil-spec quality. To help, I’ve compiled a guide of information that should help you get started. Wise up before investing serious
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While 550 paracord is an essential part of every kit, and one of the most versatile survival tools you can buy, it is important to know that you can not rely on just any 550 paracord. As with most products, commercial marketing has pulled the consumer’s mind out and put it in their pocket. Most
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While doing the R3 on the Porter Cable C6110, I had a malfunction with my DSLR SD card. After I took the SD card out of the computer, to put back in the camera, it wouldn’t stay in. I would push it in, but the camera would just reject it. I’ve never seen this before,
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Every man’s garage needs an air compressor. Whether you are a professional mechanic, or just despise the coin-operated air compressors at the local gas station (or the people there), an air compressor is more than a want, it’s a need. I like to work on all my gear myself because it helps me learn more
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