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Advanced Outfitters TERD Kit

By on June 12, 2012 in Survival, Tactical Gear

Nature calls even when there are no restrooms around. If you are on the trail or in the field for a few days it is entirely likely that you will have to, uh… make a deposit. Fortune favors the prepared and if you need to be prepared to answer nature’s call while you are out in nature, look no further than the Advanced Outfitters TERD Kit (formerly known as “The Duke”).

TERD stands for Tactical Everything Required for Dumping and it is a fitting name because the TERD is designed to carry everything that is required for dumping in the woods. The pouch has a slot for an included cat hole digger (v-shaped titanium tent stake), a pouch that will hold a half role of TP (off the cardboard tube), another pouch for wet wipes, and a clip for hanging it from a branch while you take care of business. The pouch is even turd brown in color.

So, the TERD Kit definitely has a tongue-in-cheek name but it is pretty handy gear. It should be available by in Fall of this year. You can contact Advanced Outfitters through their website, on Twitter, or on the Usual Suspect Network.

D-27 Delta Two Seven Tourniquet Pouch

By on June 5, 2012 in Survival, Tactical Gear

Legion Firearms recently introduced a unique new tourniquet (TQ) pouch that they call the D-27 Delta Two Seven Tourniquet Pouch. This pouch is purpose built to worn on the high center of your plate carrier. This is an ideal location since it can be accessed with either hand and items mounted here will typically not be subjected to as much wear and tear as an item mounted closer to the belt line.

It works with all of the best TQs on the market (C-A-T, SOF-TT, SOF-TT Wide, and others) and is available in Multicam, Ranger Green, and Coyote Brown. This pouch is manufactured by FirstSpear for Legion Firearms. Check out the new D-27 Delta Two Seven Tourniquet Pouch at LegionFirearms.com.

Surefire Maximus

By on June 1, 2012 in EDC, Flashlights, Survival

The rechargeable Surefire Maximus Headlamp has received an output upgrade for 2012. It now belts out a whopping 500 lumens.

However, the Maximus isn’t just a brute. It offers the same level of refinement that we have come to expect from Surefire. The output is nearly adjustable between 500 lumens and 1 lumen just by turning a dial. There are no preset output levels. You simply dial the output that you desire.

It can be recharged at home with the provided AC adapter or recharged on the go with the provided 12 volt DC vehicle accessory outlet.It also features a gauge that indicates the current charge level.

The Maximus utilizes a reflector to provide a broad flood style beam. However, with 500 lumens, it can also brute force its way to a surprising amount of throw.

This is a seriously feature rich headlamp. Check out the Surefire Maximus on Surefire.com.

Review: NukoTools PunchRing Gen2

By on May 31, 2012 in EDC, Survival

The NukoTools PunchRing Gen2 is an improved version of the original PunchRing. The original was pretty good. This new one is even better.

Overview

The PunchRing is designed to be a discreet last ditch defensive tool. It can be carried unobtrusively on your key ring or in your pocket. Like the original, this PunchRing Gen2 is made from G-10 which is a completely non-metallic material that is very durable.

It can be easily slipped onto your finger with the long end wedged back into your palm and the sharp end projecting forward. Once it is in this position it can be used for punches, gouging, scraping, and other nastiness. The leading edge is quite sharp. I found it to be sharp enough to roughly cut paper (not cleanly but it will do it) and cut packing tape.

Left to Right: Gen 2 PunchRing, Original PunchRing

Improvements

The PunchRing Gen2 is larger than the original in order to support a larger finger hole. I know several people with thicker fingers who weren’t able to use the original PunchRing but that find this new one to be perfect due to the larger finger hole. The newer model is also made from slightly thicker G-10.

The sides of the PunchRing Gen2 have two scallops. These scallops reduce the thickness of the PunchRing, allowing your fingers to sit closer together when you make a fist which is more comfortable. If you have the PunchRing on your index finger, the scallop can also make a great thumb rest.

In Use

Hitting something really hard with the PunchRing is no picnic for the wearer or the recipient of the punch. Thankfully, it is far worse for the recipient. I tested it with several hard hits into phone books (remember those?) and found that the broader, thicker Gen 2 PunchRing was more comfortable than the original but it still gets old quickly. It can be really hard on your palm, but the sharp leading edge of the PunchRing does a tremendous amount of damage to the phone books.

I also found that you don’t really need to punch with the PunchRing. It can be used much like a push dagger or even like a kubotan to attack pressure points. I suspect that someone with more training than me would find other ways to use it.

Conclusion

You must have realistic expectations for a tool like this. The PunchRing is obviously designed as a tool of last resort. It is a last ditch self defense tool. You will likely tear up your hand a bit if you have to use it but, rest assured, the recipient of your attention will be feeling it far more.

Check out the PunchRing Gen2 on the NukoTools website.

Advanced Outfitters Dopp Kit 2.0

By on May 31, 2012 in EDC, Survival, Tactical Gear

The original Dopp Kit from Advanced Outfitters was a lightweight organizer that could be used for anything from a toiletry kit, to a first aid kit, to a gear organizer. The new Dopp Kit 2.0 has the same basic pocket layout as the original (2 large pockets and a front sleeve pocket) but it now weighs even less.

Dopp Kit 2.0 (top) and the original Dopp Kit (bottom)

The bag-in-bag method of organizing your gear can be very convenient. However, the weight of all of those small organizer bags can really start to add up. The Dopp Kit 2.0 is made from rip-stop sil-nylon. This allows it to be slightly larger than the original but a bit lighter and, more importantly, keeps the total weight of your gear down.

If you are looking for a convenient and versatile way to organize gear that won’t weigh you down, check out the Dopp Kit 2.o from Advanced Outfitters. You can contact Advanced Outfitters through their website, on Twitter, or on the Usual Suspect Network.

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