Survival Tools
Most Visible Color to Wear in Water
A water rescue is one of my nightmares…maybe a plane crashes, a cruise ship is damaged, or there’s a flood. I just don’t think about
June 8, 2018
Survival Tools
Products Reviews
Review: Bindle Bottle
Just about everyone has one (or several!) or has at least seen the stainless steel, double-walled vacuum-insulated water bottle. There is no shortage of them
May 25, 2018
Survival Tools
How to Navigate Without a Map, Compass or GPS
I’m not the greatest navigator. I learned a long time ago that I have a poor sense of direction. Put it this way…I can become
May 11, 2018
Products Reviews
Gerber Releases New Line of Fishing Tools
It may be winter, but it’s never too early to think about getting your boat in the water or pulling on your waders for a
February 2, 2018
Products Reviews
Top Gifts of Gear for the Holidays 2017
As you long-time readers know, I’m the guy with the gear who actually uses it through my role as a Search and Rescue member. Throughout
December 8, 2017
Survival Tools
Make Your Own Char Cloth
Some fire starter systems rely on char cloth. I wrote about the fire piston that I bought a while ago as one of some backup
December 1, 2017
Products Reviews
Video Review: TacPack Subscription Box Review
Subscription boxes are all the rage for people who have a bit of extra cash, crave some new gear, but don’t want the hassle of
August 21, 2017
Products Reviews
Video Review: CRKT Rune First Impressions
CRKT and Ryan Johnson at RMJ tactical have produced yet another awesome tomahawk. The Rune is new for 2017 and with its short size and
June 26, 2017
Products Reviews
This CRKT-Ruger Pencil Could be Mightier than the Sword
A good writing utensil is a small but important piece of gear for a search and rescuer. SAR people are constantly taking notes for coordinates,
June 19, 2017
Products Reviews
Gear Review: The Pocket Shot Circular Slingshot
Summer is here and that means many of us are camping out, cooking on the grill, and playing games while the hot dogs are over
June 12, 2017