Month: November 2022
Member Content:
Newsletter:
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Benchmade Mini Freek
This is my favorite Benchmade knife, and that’s saying a lot — it’s also quickly becoming one of my most used knives.
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Member Journal — 11/28/22
I like the list, but some like the count — seems crazy to me.
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Ben’s 2022 Gift Guide for Readers to Give to Gift Buyers
My guide you can give to someone looking to buy you gifts, or just a good list of stuff to buy for yourself.
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Roka Phantom Sale
My wife swears by these, and they are the only sunglasses she has ever loved wearing. On sale for $175.
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Mystery Ranch 30% Off
‘Outdoors’ bags are 30% off (code: MRHOLIDAY22), this includes: District 18 & 24, Blitz series, 2 Day Assault, and Urban Assault 21. Buy yourself and your family some new bags, great deal. Page here.
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GORUCK Black Friday Deals
Some really killer prices on Ruckers selling for $179. I am not a fan of the Jedburghs myself, but there are some MacV-1s on sale and those are excellent boots.
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Hill People Gear Connor Pack v2
Yes, one of the best harnesses on the market, but a damned fiddly and slightly annoying bag.
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Member Journal — 11/21/22
Sir, this is a fashion post about watch bands and morale patches.
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Galen Leather Pen Pouch
My new go to pen storage pouch, and occasional EDC companion.
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Grand Seiko SBGE285 ‘Mist Flake’
This is my favorite watch to date, and the images will not do it justice — you have to see it in person to really get it. But the specs will impress.
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Maelstrom MXS “Standby”
This is probably the best standby/emergency light on the market, ever.
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RovyVon Angel Eyes E5
One of my favorite lights of the year, and an all around must have light for most people.
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Member Journal — 11/14/22
What I’m going to attempt in 2023 as I wind down the reviews for this year, and let me warn you now that I might ruin some watches for you if you read the second part.
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Mystery Ranch Mission Stuffel 30
A nicely featured packable duffle bag, with some serious caveats.
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Mystery Ranch In and Out 19 — Quick Thoughts
A nicely featured packable backpack that doesn’t look terrible and performs better than expected.
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Blank Canvas Accessories Rover Sling Pack
One heck of a deal, and one heck of a good sling.
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FourSevens Maelstrom MX3F “Flood”
I would have never guessed that one of my favorite lights of the year, was one I find too large to carry in my pocket, but here we are.
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Tom Bihn Travel Trays – Quick Thoughts
Don’t lose your shit, buy this.
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Mystery Ranch Street Fighter — Quick Look
A really low profile design, and has some compelling attributes, but ultimately it has a hard time standing up to the current Mystery Ranch offerings.
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Member Journal — 11/7/22
One of my shortest reviews ever, talking about maximizing resolution for your iPad Pro, and of course those crumbs at the bottom of your bag.