Author: Steve Ackerman

Living Rational 2-person Survival Kit Reviewed

Living Rational 2-person Survival Kit Reviewed

Posted by | July 24, 2016 | , | 0 |

Preppers and survivalists who have been doing it for a long time typically create their own custom, and often very elaborate bug-out and get-home bags closely tied to their personal emergency preparedness plans. But what about someone who is just getting started? Where is the best place to begin? Living Rational has put together a series of general emergency packs and those specifically tailored to various emergency scenarios like earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and so on. Lets dig into one to see what they include and if it is a worthwhile platform to build from…

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NANUK Professional Protective Cases Reviewed

NANUK Professional Protective Cases Reviewed

Posted by | July 2, 2016 | , , , , | 0 |

Protective equipment cases can be found in a wide-variety of colors, shapes and sizes to accommodate everything from delicate electronics and medical gear to audio, video and photography equipment, and even used to safely transport firearms and ammunition in some of the harshest conditions. Today, I’ll be taking the Nanuk 960 for a spin to see what it is capable of…

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GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Cookset Reviewed

GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Cookset Reviewed

Posted by | June 14, 2016 | , | 0 |

It has been a while since I reviewed the ultralight Pinnacle Soloist from GSI Outdoors. An ultralight cookset sized perfectly for one individual. But what if you are traveling in a group of two or more? A single larger cookset can be easier to deal with and lighter overall. Today, I’ll be looking at the Pinnacle Backpacker Cookset also from GSI Outdoors to see how well it can fill that niche…

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Foxelli MX500L USB Rechargeable Headlamp Reviewed

Foxelli MX500L USB Rechargeable Headlamp Reviewed

Posted by | June 11, 2016 | | 0 |

I typically EDC multiple lights wherever I go… But the older I get, the lighter I like to keep my pack. To lighten my load, I attempt to narrowly target my gear around what I will be doing. For example, if I’m out hiking, I don’t really need a blindingly bright high-lumen flashlight when a lightweight low-lumen headlamp is much better suited for the task at hand. And the better your gear is, the fewer backups that you need to carry. Today, I’ll be checking out the budget-friendly MX500L USB Rechargeable Headlamp from Foxelli Outdoor Gear to see how well it fills my need for an ultra-reliable lightweight headlamp…

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