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5.11 Tactical Battery Case

By on August 11, 2012 in EDC, Flashlights, Survival, Tactical Gear

I always have spare CR123 and AA batteries with me. I suspect that many of you do, too. I am always on the look out for a good way to keep them organized and at hand. 5.11’s new Tactical Battery Case looks like it may be a good solution.

The Tactical Battery Case is a small waterproof case that can carry up to 4 batteries (either AA or CR123) without allowing them to rattle. It utilizes a thumbscrew closure which 5.11 says is operable with gloved hands. It can be attached to MOLLE webbing or just carried loose in a pouch.

Check out the Tactical Battery Case on 5.11Tactical.com.

Mystery Ranch Reintroduces the Wet Rib

By on August 9, 2012 in Survival, Tactical Gear

It’s back! Mystery Ranch has brought back one of all-time classic pieces of Dana Gleason designed gear – the Wet Rib.

The Wet Rib is a pouch that attached to your backpack’s shoulder straps via tri-glides in such a way that it doesn’t interfere with the sternum strap or hip belt. It is designed to carry a water bottle and small items that you want immediately accessible without removing your pack like food or a compass. The original Wet Ribs were also popular for carrying a handgun discreetly on the trail.

The Wet Rib is just about as handy as gear can be. Check it out at MysteryRanch.com.

 

Pro Tool Industries Tactical Knives

By on August 9, 2012 in Knives, Survival, Tactical Gear

Pro Tool Industries, who you probably know as the manufacturer of the venerable Woodsman’s Pal, now has a line of tactical knives. They are jumping into the tactical knife market head first with a number of new designs from some talented designers.

Rob Walker, the mastermind behind Combative Edge, is behind several of the designs including the Praesidio series of combat and back-up knives. The new tactical offerings include everything from compact back-up knives to larger machete like survival knives. The knives use tough and proven carbon steels like 1075 for the larger models and 1095 for the smaller knives. The knives are black powder coated for corrosion resistance and come with very solid looking Kydex sheaths.

You can check out all of the new tactical knives on the ProToolIndustries.net New Product page.

TOPS Knives TIBO

By on August 8, 2012 in EDC, Knives, Survival

The knife world is infatuated with small, skeletonized handle neck knives for good reason. They are nearly as easy to carry as a folding knife but offer the strength of a fixed blade. TOPS Knives offers several knives that fit this description but their newest, the TOPS TIBO, is one of the best looking examples that I have seen.

The TOPS TIBO has a 6 1/2″ overall length with a 2 3/4″ blade. It is made from 1/8″ 1095 steel and features a sweeping curved edge with a full height flat grind. The handle is skeletonized to reduce weight and it has jimping to enhance grip in key places.

The TOPS TIBO certainly looks like a very useful knife. Check it out on TOPSKnives.com.

OC Tactical Adds Items from RE Factor Tactical

By on August 7, 2012 in Survival, Tactical Gear

OC Tactical continues to add cool new product lines from small makers to their store.  They are now carrying the RE Factor Tactical Tourniquet Holder and Tactical Trauma Shears Holder. You can check out the new items at OCTactical.com.

On a related note, RE Factor Tactical recently authored an informative post on how to configure a tourniquet for use whether you are using their holder or not. The post can be found on their blog.

 

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