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Ultra Light Micro Ranger Beads

By on October 20, 2016 in EDC, Preparedness, Survival, Tactical Gear

Standard paracord based ranger beads (pace counters) aren’t exactly heavy, but… They are heavier than they need to be. A long time friend of mine and US Army veteran developed the Ultra Light Micro Ranger Beads that weigh in as just 2.27 grams compared to about 5 grams for a regular ranger beads.

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These ranger beads makes use of smaller beads and lighter cord. They are small enough to make a difference but large enough to still be used with gloves. I have had two sets of these for almost 2 years. There have been zero issues with beads slipping or breaking. In fact, the beads grip this cord better than a lot of the full size ranger beads.

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These are small and light but easy to use and durable. They are also made by a veteran right here in the USA and affordable at $5.35 shipped each. There are several bead and cordage options and there may be discounts for bulk orders. These are only sold on Ebay at the moment.

Check out the original Ultra Light Micro Ranger Beads on Ebay.

Merkwater Casting Handlines

By on October 20, 2016 in Preparedness, Survival

Handline fishing has been around forever and the rigs that people use to do it mostly all have one thing in common… They are much easier to pack than a fishing rod! The new Markwater Casting Handlines are barely larger than your outstretched hand making them a lightweight and compact way to add fishing gear to your backpacking or survival kit.

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The Merkwater Casting Handlines are from the same people behind the excellent Emberlit stoves. They are made from Baltic Birch plywood and then stained, sealed, and have a handle wrap applied by hand. 40 feet of 10 pound test line is supplied.

Check out the Merkwater Casting Handlines at Emberlit.com.

Mountain Ridge Gear Launches New Website

By on October 19, 2016 in EDC, Survival, Tactical Gear

Mountain Ridge Gear, maker of some of the most rugged backpacks and other gear I’ve ever used, has just launched a new website. The new site features their EDC gear and pouches along side their line of saddle bags, pommel bags, and panniers. If you like well organized, bomb-proof backpacks or you run donkeys in the backcountry, check out the new MountainRidgeGear.com.

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RE Factor Tactical Operator Bands – Veteran Made

By on October 13, 2016 in EDC, Survival, Tactical Gear

Dad, where do Operator Bands come from?

Well, Johnny… They’re forged by bearded heroes deep in a place called… Denver.

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I know there are a lot of paracord survival bracelets on the market. There are even a few that share some of the same features originally found in RE Factor Tactical’s Operator Band. Before you buy a knock-off consider who made it first and who made it best. Every single Operator Band from RE Factor Tactical is made by a veteran at the RE Factor Tactical facility in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Check out the Operator Band at RE Factor Tactical.

TOPS Knives Month of Options Continues: Coyote Brown Tan Trackers

By on October 12, 2016 in Knives, Survival

TOPS Knives has declared October a month of options. To that end, they have been rolling out color options for some of their most popular knives.

They have already rolled out several different options for the Stainless BOB Fieldcraft Knife and now they have announced a new (and great looking) Coyote Tan Cerakote option for the #2 (mid-size) and #4 (mini) Tom Brown Tracker. The new Coyote Tan Trackers have everything you love about the very recognizable knife model but with a new finish. Even the included kydex sheaths match the Coyote Tan color scheme.

The #2 and #4 now join the already available #1 (Large) Tracker Coyote Tan. Check out TOPS Knives for more details.

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