tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post8090607212325577724..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: The Incredible $99 EDC KitFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-41475785663309631182011-01-08T08:20:29.005-08:002011-01-08T08:20:29.005-08:00You should try out the Photon Rex Photon Rex, also...You should try out the Photon Rex <a href="http://www.photonlight.com/products/Photon-ReX-Li%252dIon-Rechargeable-LED-Micro%252dLight.html" rel="nofollow">Photon Rex</a>, also available for under $20 at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LRI-REX-Rechargeable-Micro-Light-Keychain/dp/B001EOS36O/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a>. This is a rugged, very bright keychain flashlight, with continuous dimming, flashing modes, etc. and a unique recharging ability. There's even a solar and USB charger for it, and I think a clip to make it a headlamp.<br /><br />It's been my EDC for a couple of years, after trying several AAA lights. I wear one out in about a year, using it several times a day.<br /><br />A big feature for me is that it's easily used one-handed. Also, it's one of the few keychain lights to compare in brightness to the latest AA lights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-29336409526705562372010-11-19T14:14:26.966-08:002010-11-19T14:14:26.966-08:00Feral,
My local (and locally owned) sporting good...Feral,<br /><br />My local (and locally owned) sporting goods store recommended I take a look at the Kershaw assisted open Leek.<br /><br />I liked it.<br /><br />Kershaw Leek Folding Knife:<br />http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-Folding-Knife-Speed/dp/B0009VC9Y0<br /><br />Kershaw Ken Onion Leek Serrated Folding Knife with Speed Safe:<br />http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009VC9YA<br /><br />http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=60&brand=kershaw<br /><br />If you buy through Amazon, you will get under your 34 price point.<br /><br />And, unlike the Spyderco, this knife is not made in China, but the USA.<br /><br />Question: do you recommend a straight edge, which would be easier to sharpen, or a half serrated edge?Dan009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-16980664580895930082010-11-12T10:46:34.291-08:002010-11-12T10:46:34.291-08:00Also came across this Meyerco Darrel Ralph folder ...Also came across this Meyerco Darrel Ralph folder that looks sweet! Might give this one a look as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-49226623998122356402010-11-10T10:26:39.559-08:002010-11-10T10:26:39.559-08:00Well, based on your review of that Spyderco, Ima g...Well, based on your review of that Spyderco, Ima gonna give it a try, but opted for the slightly smaller Persistance. Other than slightly smaller handle and shorter blade, pretty much the same knife. At least, according to the reviews I've read of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-2410061824057434552010-11-08T19:12:57.295-08:002010-11-08T19:12:57.295-08:00"The Urban Survivalist said...
Ever sinc..."The Urban Survivalist said...<br /><br /> Ever since I bought a couple of peanut lighters for myself I haven't been able to understand how they could possibly have such a large following in any circles. They're worthless pieces of crap. They're hard to light. The fuel DOES evaporate just as fast as any zippo I've ever owned. If you do get it lit you had better hope that a light breeze doesn't happen by or the flame will go right out. I just hate the things. "<br /><br />I've got twelve (12) peanut lighters. Not the nicer ones by countycomm but the cheap ones DX used to sell. They all work very well, easy to light and hold the liquid fuel for 2 or 3 months. I know this becuase I check the one in my keychain once every couple months and more often that not I find it soaked in fuel. Sounds like you got a bad one, probably tries up on you becasue the o-ring is broken or maybe even missing. About lighting it, can't understnad why you're having the problem. Dead simply actually, maybe you're getting the flint soaked with fuel?<br /><br />"The idea is good but it takes a LOT of practice and knowhow to be able to use it. Of course, I'd never discourage anyone to not carry one. "<br /><br />I'd tell people to get a couple and use one up until they have enough practice and understand how it works. Making sparks is the easy part, the hardest one is having enough lint. Oh, and you should move the firesteel away from the lint and not the striker towards it. Takes some practice but its worth learning how to use.<br /><br />FerFALFerFALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-34526181328956858832010-11-08T16:12:47.444-08:002010-11-08T16:12:47.444-08:00Ever since I bought a couple of peanut lighters fo...Ever since I bought a couple of peanut lighters for myself I haven't been able to understand how they could possibly have such a large following in any circles. They're worthless pieces of crap. They're hard to light. The fuel DOES evaporate just as fast as any zippo I've ever owned. If you do get it lit you had better hope that a light breeze doesn't happen by or the flame will go right out. I just hate the things. <br /><br />I've got Bic lighters that are 10 years old that still light. Get a mini bic and it's about the same size. Sorry that it doesn't come with a nifty keyring to attach to your keychain. It's unobtrusive enough just sitting in your pocket. That was longer and more ranty than I intended but yeah...peanut lighters are a waste of money in my experience. <br /><br />Everything else seems pretty spot on. I like my Streamlight Stylus Pro. It's about the size of a pen and it runs on 2 AAA batteries. It's also bright enough to light up a pitch black warehouse. Mine was about $20 at a police supply store so I'm sure that you can find them cheaper. Ideal? Of course not. Great bang for the buck? Absolutely!<br /><br />$35 is about the least that you can expect to pay for a decent quality folder with a blade long enough to be useful for self defense. I'm a CRKT guy myself. Just get on Amazon and search for CRKT and you'll find plenty of choices for less than $30. <br /><br />I carry a Gerber clutch and it does the job. I wish that it had a pair of scissors but that can easily be covered with a classic swiss army knife on your keychain. The Gerber Clutch and the swiss army knife together cost less than the leatherman and you're not supporting a libtard activist by buying their brands. I only buy Leatherman products used.<br /><br />The firesteel is a good idea for the price. I've carried one in my wallet for a while now and, besides using petroleum soaked cotton balls, I have yet to start a fire with one. The idea is good but it takes a LOT of practice and knowhow to be able to use it. Of course, I'd never discourage anyone to not carry one. If you have it then maybe you'll play with it when you're bored. You might even get proficient with it. If nothing else maybe you'll learn just enough to cobble together a fire when you're really desperate.The Urban Survivalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02152463957382927413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-36902815603266093192010-11-04T16:36:44.720-07:002010-11-04T16:36:44.720-07:00I just bought a spyderco endura 4. The blade is j...I just bought a spyderco endura 4. The blade is just shy of 4" and the steel is VG10. It cost me $47 with shipping included. The thing came razor sharp out of the box. I shaved a few hairs off my arm to test this. I'm extremly happy with it.<br /><br />Gallo @ GTA ForumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-12719603310909352132010-11-04T14:23:45.062-07:002010-11-04T14:23:45.062-07:00For about $.50 you can get one of the large P38 ca...For about $.50 you can get one of the large P38 can openers. You can get 2 for a dollar at the local military surplus store and you can keep on in your BoB and one in your wallet. You don't want to ruin your Spyderco trying to get the food out of a can.<br /><br />+1 on the large heavy duty trash bagJacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-13495065244724813412010-11-04T09:43:57.564-07:002010-11-04T09:43:57.564-07:00Lots of good ideas. To bring the price down, the ...Lots of good ideas. To bring the price down, the most useful part of the multi-tool is the pliers. Instead of the multi-tool, a cheap $5 pair of needle nosed pliers may prove more useful. With the savings, in addition to the other suggestions made, pickup as much cordage or better yet, 550 paracord as possible. light rope or cordage has many, many uses from rigging up a temporary shelter to a strap for an expedient carry bag. aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-22843892235869530272010-11-04T08:11:50.083-07:002010-11-04T08:11:50.083-07:00Thanks guys, good suggestions.
"Gomi said......Thanks guys, good suggestions.<br /><br />"Gomi said...<br /><br /> It's not available from Amazon, and it pumps you $7.15 over budget, but I would highly recommend the Split Pea Peanut Lighter from CountyComm, instead of the Bic disposables."<br /><br />Absolutely, the peanut lighter is HIGHLY recommended.<br />http://www.countycomm.com/sslight.htm<br /><br />DX used to have one cheap but they dont have them anymore, I have one of those in my keychain. Although the Bic isn't survival tough, I do add a couple mini firesteels that should get the job done during emergencies. All in all, Do get the Peanut lighter i you can instead of the Bic, or get both and keep one in your bag and the peanut in your keychian like I do. <br />I do like tohse mini firesteels very much though, I'll get a bunch to try out and stash here and there.<br /><br />"refuse/resist said...<br /><br /> Hi Ferfal,<br /><br /> What is your opinion about SanRenMu knifes?<br /><br />I read pretty good reviews about them and they seem to be a huge bang for buck at 12-18$ with shipping costs.<br />If someone is on a tight budget, aren't these a better option than 35-60$ knifes?<br />"<br /><br />I've read some reviews as well and they do seem to be well made, and use high quality steel. Having said that for a one and only knife I'd rather spend the extra 10 or 20 bucks and get a Spyderco. Not only are you buying one of the best known brands, the knife itself is better for defensive use as well, and the pocket clip can be adapted to your personal needs. Well worth the money difference, specially for your one and only knife. If you alrady have something you'd trust your life too, by all means experiment with other gear, I do that all the time, but first make sure you have the good stuff you knwo wont let you down. I believe that when in a tight budget, its just not worth the risk of wasting moeny in mystery gear, not when the stuff you know is good can be had for a marginal difference of money.<br /><br />FerFALFerFALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-85823094120103106512010-11-04T06:21:47.674-07:002010-11-04T06:21:47.674-07:00I would suggest also a large plastic garbage bag (...I would suggest also a large plastic garbage bag (a few cents). Folds up to next to nothing and yet is extremely useful in keeping you warm (keeps clothes dry in cold rain, is a shield from cold wind, and traps layer of warm air next to your outer clothing. )<br /><br />In some emergencies you can't light campfires (e.g, in California city struck by earthquake where broken pipelines have spewed explosive gas.)<br /><br />A temporary poncho made of the same plastic material costs about $3 and also has a hood to protect your head --from which much heat can be lost. (I am prejudiced against space blankets --they reflect radar. )<br /><br />Another thing to have is a plastic bag to serve as a canteen. With some water purification tablets.<br /><br />Finally, a small roll of duct tape (8 inches?) will allow you to patch any leaks in the poncho or canteen and will also give you patches for foot blisters --which otherwise will immobilize you.Don Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-81871530127700927792010-11-04T05:45:39.875-07:002010-11-04T05:45:39.875-07:00The little Leatherman Squirt is good, but I've...The little Leatherman Squirt is good, but I've never had much luck with anything with pliers that small. I like the original scissored S4 version better, those scissors rock! Can be found still on internet for low prices, I bought three for $25, used with some damaged finish but tools were still good, just cosmetic damage.<br /><br />As for knife, I think an ordinary SAK Hiker that has a knife, saw, awl and can opener is probably more useful than the Tenacious, but probably not much good for self defense. If it had to be for self defence, nothing sez 'Leave Me Alone!' like a machete, and a 12" CS Bowie is a pretty intimidating piece of steel.<br /><br />Very good post - Thanks Ferfal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-76009247260307313352010-11-04T01:08:44.535-07:002010-11-04T01:08:44.535-07:00Hi Ferfal,
What is your opinion about SanRenMu kn...Hi Ferfal,<br /><br />What is your opinion about SanRenMu knifes?<br /><br />I read pretty good reviews about them and they seem to be a huge bang for buck at 12-18$ with shipping costs.<br />If someone is on a tight budget, aren't these a better option than 35-60$ knifes?refuse/resistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-70057178038840392442010-11-03T21:28:23.920-07:002010-11-03T21:28:23.920-07:00It's not available from Amazon, and it pumps y...It's not available from Amazon, and it pumps you $7.15 over budget, but I would highly recommend the Split Pea Peanut Lighter from CountyComm, instead of the Bic disposables.<br /><br />It's smaller and tougher than the Bics, and refillable. Plus, unlike a Zippo or other standard refillable lighter, it seals up so the fuel won't evaporate.<br /><br />For an emergency/occasional fire source that will mostly just be sitting in your pocket, on your keychain, this seems like a better solution than a plastic disposable lighter.<br /><br />But, like I said, since it's not Amazon, there's more shipping, and it's more expensive anyway. But it doesn't go that far over budget.Gominoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-18978070049264720172010-11-03T20:24:55.197-07:002010-11-03T20:24:55.197-07:00Great blog. Very useful for starting survivalists....Great blog. Very useful for starting survivalists. I especially like the mini flint rod, I wasn't aware of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com