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DIY Self-Contained Fire Starter
If you have a few minutes of time, some candle wax, strike anywhere matches, and toilet paper you can make your own moisture resistant, self-contained fire starters. These are some of the most clever DIY fire starters that I have seen mostly because of the self contained design. You don’t need a separate fire source to start them.
AlphaOneNiner RECON ONE on Kickstarter
AlpaOneNiner is trying to get a very, very slick bag called the RECON ONE off the ground on Kickstarter. The RECON ONE is a bag designed to carry a large tablet like the Apple iPad. It features mil-spec materials used in the construction throughout and various organization features that make it well suited for travel and EDC.
The RECON ONE also has one very innovative feature that really sets it apart – a removable tablet caddy/organizer. The removable tablet caddy/organizer sits in the interior of the RECON ONE where it serves as organization for the entire bag but when you need a portable work station, the insert can be removed and attached to an airplane seat back.
Check out the AlphaOneNiner Kickstarter Page for more details.
E9 Original Camera Strap Extension
I love my ECHO NiNER camera straps. I really like the features of the E9 Original Camera Strap but came to prefer the extra length of the E9 Light Speed Camera Strap. Now, with the introduction of the E9 Original Camera Strap Extension, I don’t have to choose between the two.
The E9 Original Camera Strap Extension is a simple enough piece of gear. It just replaces one of the camera connectors from the E9 Original Camera Strap with a 10″ strap (the original is 6″). That extra length makes it comparable to the E9 Light Speed Camera Strap in length.
Check out the E9 Original Camera Strap Extension on ENiNER.com.
eGear SplashFlash LED Light
I don’t do much deal spotting on JTT but this is too good not to share. If you have a Meijer store near you, you might want to head to the tool/flashlight section and look around a bit. My local Meijer store has eGear SplashFlash LED Lights on clearance for $5.99.
The SplashFlash is a small beacon style light that comes in several colors and is about the size of a tube of lip balm. It has a Nichia LED that puts out 25 lumens (ANSI rating) and is powered by a single AAA battery. It has reasonably rugged plastic construction and is sealed with a fairly large o-ring which makes it very water-resistant.
What makes this light useful is its small size, 11 hour runtime (the one that I tested actually put out useful light for longer than 11 hours), and frosted dome over the LED. It is basically like carrying a very small and very useful lantern. It throws a surprising amount of light in all directions. The light comes with a Duracell battery and a small carabiner so it can be hung from just about anything. It is bright enough that it can light up our master bedroom enough that I can read beneath the light and safely navigate the entire room. It is also pretty handy for illuminating the inside of a backpack in the dark or as an ultralight lantern substitute for camping or power outages. You will find a million uses for a light like this.
This certainly isn’t a tactical light and it probably wouldn’t make a great EDC on its own but it is a great addition to your EDC or survival/preparedness stash. I am going to go back to my local Meijer and buy several more.
Look for an upcoming review of several handy sub-$20 lights that every Trigger Jerk can add to their toolbox.