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Carbon Tactics Cipher Belt

By on February 11, 2020 in EDC

The prolific kickstarter kings of belts, Carbon Tactics, is at it again. They have created and launched a number of successful belts and buckle technologies over the years and their latest is the Cipher.

The Cipher features a buckle that uses the geometry of the latching surfaces and magnets to basically latch itself. This has been a hallmark of a handful of Carbon Tactics belts and it makes donning and removing the belt a snap. The Cipher goes a step further by adding a dial that locks or unlocks the belt for micro-adjustment with a quick spin.

The buckle is machined, in-house, from aluminum and given a number of finishes based on user preference. The belt itself is also available with a number of options including single or double layers of scuba webbing as well as a hybrid biothane option.

Carbon Tactics has launched this belt on Kickstarter. They are just a few days into the campaign and have already fully funded which is typically for them given their track record of delivering these crowd-funded projects.

Click here to learn more: Cipher on Kickstarter

Folding Titanium Craft Scalpel from CountyComm

By on February 8, 2020 in EDC, Knives

Some people love sharpening their knives. Some don’t. For those who don’t, an EDC knife with a disposable blade can be a great choice. Many knives like this make use of utility blades there are options, like the new Folding Titanium Craft Scalpel, that make use of inexpensive scalpel blades.

CountyComm’s new Folding Titanium Craft Scalpel features a non-locking, slip joint mechanism with half stop. It has titanium scales with a machined dimple texture and a hardened steel blade holder. It uses standard #24 blades and comes with 3 replacement scalpel blades. It also includes a carry pouch.

Given the small size and lack of lock, the Folding Titanium Craft Scalpel should be legal in most jurisdictions.

CountyComm.com

Hill People Gear Launches Junction Pack

By on February 6, 2020 in EDC, Outdoor Gear

The Hill People Gear Junction Pack is now available to order. This pack occupies a couple of niches in the Hill People Gear line. On one hand, it is a less technical and more compact day pack option for hiking. It also boasts features that make it likely the most appropriate option in their line for everyday carry or travel.

The Junction is just big enough at 22L (1350 ci) for trail essentials plus a puffy jacket. A good insulation layer is really a 3 (or even 4) season necessity in some places in the west, including Grand Junction, CO where Hill People Gear operates their retail store. The Junction is basically designed to be the pack that Hill People Gear retail store employees can point to for anyone who is looking to go on day hikes in their area.

This is the first Hill People Gear pack to feature a true hydration pocket. The zippered hydration pocket is located on the suspension side of the pack and is also designed to serve as a laptop compartment for up to 13″ (and even some 14″) laptops and tablets.

You can learn more about the specific features of the Junction pack at HillPeopleGear.com and in the video below.

Dual IWB Mag Pouch from Snake Eater Tactical

By on February 5, 2020 in EDC, Guns

The original IWB Mag Pouch is an excellent and versatile piece of gear. Snake Eater Tactical has now introduced a new version with twice the versatility… or at least twice the pouches.

The Duel IWB Mag Pouch has all the features that made the original single version great. It is constructed from elastic so that the same pouch will work with everything from the smallest to largest handgun magazines. It will also work with items like knives and flashlights. The soft elastic construction allows the pouch to lay almost completely flat when not in use.

The included belt loops (4) are made from One Wrap which allows for some versatility. The loop allows for easy donning and doffing. It can also be routed through the hypalon attachment point for outside the waistband use too.

Snake Eater Tactical also designed the Dual IWB Mag Pouch with a clever “V” stitch between the pouches. This ensures that magazines are pushed apart slightly, making room to grip a single magazine.

SnakeEaterTactical.com

Lynch Northwest Replacement Pocket Clips

By on February 1, 2020 in EDC, Knives, Reviews

I recently purchased a Spyderco Para 3. It has been a delight to carry and use except for one nagging issue – the factory clip placement sucks. Spyderco designed the Para 3 with the same size lanyard hole as the Paramilitary 2 which means there is less room at the butt end for the clip on the smaller Para 3. This means the clip had to be placed in such a way that the knife carries very high in the pocket and it took up most of the side of the knife. It felt like a strange oversight from the company that invented the pocket clip.

Fortunately, there is a solution to the problem. Lynch Northwest makes a variety of pocket clips for many popular knife brands. Their clips are made in the USA from titanium and feature a looped shape that provides a very deep carry. Their clips are lifetime warrantied against loss of tension or breakage which is impressive considering how many clips I’ve broken over the years by catching them on car doors, door frames, table tops, etc.

Lynch Northwest happens to make a clip specifically for the Para 3 that addresses my issues with the factory clip (it’s nice to know that I’m imagining the problems with the original). I bought one and I’m thrilled with it. It provides a more sensible carry depth and is relieved so that it doesn’t interfere with the lanyard hole. It’s proportions also fit better with the size envelope of the Para 3 which improves how the knife fits in your hand. It’s a simple and elegant solution that makes the Para 3 a much better knife.

Lynch Northwest makes a variety of clips for knives you probably already own. If you’ve ever broken a pocket clip, you’ll appreciate their warranty. Check them out at LynchNW.com.

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