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Zippo Emergency Fire Kit

By on April 20, 2012 in EDC, Survival

One of the most famous names in lighters, Zippo, is now selling a new Emergency Fire Kit. That seems pretty logical to me.

The new kit capitalizes on the familiar Zippo hinged metal box form factor. However, unlike the typical Zippo lighter, the Emergency Fire Kit is o-ring sealed to prevent moisture from getting into the contents of the kit. The kit uses water resistant waxed cotton tinder sticks (also available separately) to catch sparks from a typical Zippo flint wheel. The concept is similar to using wax or petroleum jelly coated cotton balls with a spark source like a ferro rod. The Zippo Emergency Fire Kit just gathers these components into an attractive kit form.

Check out the Zippo Emergency Fire Kit on Zippo.com.

Izhmash Goes Bankrupt

By on April 19, 2012 in Guns

I came across some interesting news this evening. It appears that Izhmash, makers of AK pattern rifles like the SAIGA line, is now bankrupt. There were reports that they were going bankrupt in September of 2009 that turned out to be untrue (or perhaps premature) so it will be interesting to see how things play out this time.

Rifles like this Arsenal SGL-21 are based on Izsmash Saigas that are imported in "sporting" configuration.

Source: Hurriyet Daily News

Source: Pravda

 

Patch Collecting: Usual Suspect Network “X” Ten Year Anniversay Patch

By on April 19, 2012 in Patch Collecting, Tactical Gear

The Usual Suspect Network (USN) is one of my favorite corners of the internet. The USN is a forum where you can spend time with friendly folks talking about basically all the same stuff you read about on this blog.

The USN recently celebrated its ten year anniversary and they commissioned a patch to commemorate it. The patches are available on the forum (you must be a member to view the link). Head over to the Usual Suspect Network and join today!

Surefire SFR2 Batteries

By on April 19, 2012 in EDC, Flashlights, Survival

Surefire just released their rechargeable SFR2 Batteries. In the past it seemed that they were ignoring rechargeable batteries in favor of their lithium primary batteries. As surprising as this is, it is certainly a welcomed announcement.

The SFR2 Batteries are lithium-phosphate chemistry which Surefire claims will retain 50% of their charging capacity even after 500 charge cycles. They only offer about 50% of the runtime that regular lithium CR123A primary batteries offer, but this should become easier to live with as lights continue to become more efficient.

You can purchase SFR2 batteries separately or as part of a kit that comes with a charger. The charger comes with AC and DC cords for wall and car charging. It also has a light that indicates the status of the charge.

Check out Surefire.com for more details.

ESEE Candiru Giveaway from PredatorIntelligence

By on April 18, 2012 in Other

From PredatorIntelligence…

Wild Bill managed to get his hands on one of the first ESEE Candiru Knives available and we are giving it away to one of our Facebook Followers. This is a sneak peek at some of the new products we will be offering soon at a Predator Intelligence store. Wild Bill managed to snag the ESEE Candiru DT shown below in Desert Tan, which will be the one given to the winning customer. Instructions follow this photo.

The rules are simple, the first customer to spend $200 or more at PredatorBDU.com wins the ESEE Candiru DT. You must enter the code that follows at check out to win the knife. Once the order is placed, this code will expire and you will know that someone has already won. We will make note on the PredatorIntelligence Facebook page once the knife has been won. Head to the PredatorIntelligence Facebook page to secure the code.

Void where prohibited. Must be 21 and over to enter. Only valid for customers in the continental United States.

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