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Year: 2021

  • Member Journal — 9/20/21

    We’ve got to boycott Facebook, lives are at stake — Facebook actually knows this too.

    Published September 20, 2021
  • Organizing of Flashlights — Storage & Pouches

    My initial foray into storing flashlights both at home and when I travel.

    Published September 16, 2021
  • Weltool M6 Mini

    The light no one knows they need, but everyone should have.

    Published September 14, 2021
  • Member Journal — 9/13/21

    Your Apple Watch makes you look like everyone else, and it’s terrible. Other things too…

    Published September 13, 2021
  • New Boot Laces for MACV-1, Which is Best

    For the toughest laces which still work really well, get Rhino Laces.

    Published September 9, 2021
  • Alone, My Favorite TV Show

    Here’s what I would pack, but also why Alone is a kickass show, always has been. Apologies for the length.

    Published September 7, 2021
  • Member Journal — 9/6/21

    Ida was a beast of an event, and the entire west coast is on fire I see, so maybe we should use retail therapy to help us be prepared for disasters.

    Published September 6, 2021
  • Lumintop FWAA

    Strong contender for the best small light you can buy — it is a hell of an entry into the easily pocketable light world.

    Published September 2, 2021
  • Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 21 — Revisited

    A supremely good EDC and Travel backpack before you factor in how good of a deal it really is.

    Published August 30, 2021
  • Member Journal — 8/30/21

    Thoughts on many different bags for office use.

    Published August 30, 2021
  • Modifying the Code of Bell X-Pod Sling Pack (S)

    A few tweaks to the X-Pod make it substantially better looking and simpler.

    Published August 26, 2021
  • Tom Bihn Techonaut 30: First Impressions

    This might be a killer digital nomad bag, something to watch whenever travel returns.

    Published August 25, 2021
  • Arktype Dashpack — Waxed Canvas Black

    One of the best looking backpacks I’ve owned, and one of the most useful 15L bags I have used.

    Published August 24, 2021
  • Member Journal — 8/23/21

    If you want a lighter bag, you need lighter electronics, but also we should talk about how Center Stage is a bit of an annoyance right now.

    Published August 23, 2021
  • Shaddox Tactical Plate Pocket

    A great pocket for ruck plates, but also a good multi-device pocket.

    Published August 19, 2021
  • HDS EDC Rotary

    I love this light and it’s so much better than the website for it, or the spec sheet for it, would lead you to believe.

    Published August 17, 2021
  • Member Journal — 8/16/21

    How in the world do I pick the best backpack while Apple is doing crazy things, and some other thoughts.

    Published August 16, 2021
  • Morgrie RKB68, Back In Stock

    This is my favorite keyboard available (my review). Excellent feeling and bluetooth! Go get it while you can. Buy here.

    Published August 15, 2021
  • Which is Better: GORUCK GR2 or Mystery Ranch 3 Day Assault CL?

    The 3 Day Assault is a better large backpack than either size GR2 with only the very rare exception, but the GR2 still is great and has a place in my heart.

    Published August 12, 2021
  • My Sling / Purse Thoughts mid-2021

    The one thing I have learned about carrying a purse is that I need to keep it small so I don’t end up bringing extra knives and flashlights along for the ride.

    Published August 10, 2021
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