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Mystery Ranch NICE Metcalf

By on February 8, 2013 in Tactical Gear

The NICE Metcalf, named for the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, is the newest addition to Mystery Ranch’s NICE Frame lineup. It is  also the lightest weight NICE Frame compatible pack to date.

nice-metcalf-coy-lrgThe NICE Metcalf boasts 3600-4500 cu in depending on whether you have the Daypack Lid attached or not. It weighs in at 5lbs 12oz – 6lbs 15oz, again, depending on whether or not you have the Daypak Lid attached. That isn’t exactly lightweight compared to many of the ultra-light pack options on the market but it’s light compared to other NICE Frame compatible packs and with that weight comes quite a bit of capability.

Access shouldn’t be a problem with the NICE Metcalf. It is a top loader with a full height side access zipper. It also has the ability to be used like a load sling for packing additional cargo like a set of NICE Load Cells. The most interesting feature to me is a built in carbon fiber frame extension. The standard NICE Frame’s 20″ stay height isn’t tall enough to give me any lift so this extension may be just what I need.

Check out the NICE Metcalf on MysteryRanch.com.

CRKT Kangee and Chogan Tomahawks

By on February 8, 2013 in Knives, Survival

To say that Ryan Johnson from RMJ Tactical knows a thing or two about tomahawks would be an understatement. He recently collaborated on 2 tomahawks, the Kangee and Chogan,with CRKT and people are understandably excited about them.

CRKT T-Hawks

Both tomahawks feature full tang construction from .23″ thick SK5 Carbon Steel which is a great choice for its toughness and reasonable price. They come with PALS compatible kydex sheaths and glass filled nylon handle slabs. The Kangee features a spike poll and a fully sharpened top edge that runs from the bit to the poll. The Chogan has a hammer poll and the top edge is only partially sharpened for the length of the bit.

Check out the Kangee T-Hawk and the Chogan T-Hawk at our affiliate KnifeCenter.

Getting What You Want Part 5: Blogs and Facebook

By on February 7, 2013 in Guns

There are signs that the panic buying is beginning to stabilize but certain items are still in short supply. In my quest to finish a carbine build that I started before the panic, I came across several helpful blogs and Facebook pages that kept me up to date on what was in stock.

AR15Newscom

If you are looking for AR-15/M4 components, keep an eye on AR15News.com. Ben has done a great job of listing various lower receivers, upper receivers, magazines, and other components as they become available.

The Mrgunsngear Facebook page has been a useful tool for me as well. He does a great job of staying on top of various AR-15 and AK items that are available. I also subscribe to his Youtube channel but all the in stock item spotting happens on the Facebook page.

This is certainly not an exhaustive list. You might consider following the blogs and Facebook pages of various retailers that carry the items that you are interested in. Some pages will even tell you in advance when something will be available. All of our advertising partners keep Facebook pages and they are a great source for information on what is in stock.

Stay tuned for more tips for Getting What You Want!

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