In continuing the series on Bear Grylls Survival gear, this week we look at the survival parang. Now this is a really series piece of metal and is one that most of us will have little use for because it is really meant for deep jungle pathclearing and that sort of thing. If you aren’t [...]
Gerber Bear Grylls Folding Sheath Knife
If you’ve been following this series of posts over the past week, I’ve been taking a quick look at the full range of Bear Grylls survival gear to see if it is all hype or actually offers something. I’ve liked some of what I’ve seen so far, but worry that some such as the mini [...]
Bear Grylls Multi-Tool Survival Tool
This quick look at the Bear Grylls survival tool is the second in a series of reviews looking at some of the gear that has been introduced by Bear Grylls, the British survival expert. The Survival tool has the advantages of being pretty compact and cheap. Like the compact Scout folding survival knife that I [...]
Bear Grylls Compact Scout Knife by Gerber
A lot of people sneer at the publicity that Bear Grylls gets, but I think he has done a great job of teaching people to be more self-reliant and less afraid of getting outdoors. Sure, most of us won’t be stuck in the Amazon rainforest with nothing but a knife and piece of wet string, [...]
Home Survival Kits and Survival Equipment on the Cheap
Equipping yourself to survive need not be a very costly exercise. In fact, taking a few simple steps can vastly improve your ability to survive a number of manmade and natural disasters. Best of all, many of the products that you will need to produce a simple emergency kit are easily found in the supermarket. [...]
The Best Camping Sites in Britain
This is pretty cool. The Guardian newspaper just produced an interactive tool that gives the best camping sites in Britain. You can access the tool on there website here. I’m not quite sure how they found them but each links through to an article that has already been written. And remember that being the Guardian, [...]
Searching For Ski Equipment Deals
Anyone who enjoys has ever bought any ski equipment knows just how expensive the sport can be and that is not even including the astronomical lift ticket prices that some resorts are now charging. However, just like anything else, if you know where to look, you will find that there are actually some really great [...]
Camping for Kids with an Easy Up Tent
For some reason when you go camping with children it’s just more fun. Young kids have a way of finding creatures that adults can’t see, probably due to the fact that they’re closer to the ground! Of course, children also love to help. By having an easy up tent, they will be able to help [...]
What to Look For in a Gun Cabinet
Gun cabinets have several different purposes. First, they are used to restrict access to the guns to only authorized adults. Secondly, they are great for showing off your gun collection in a safe and controlled environment, even when you are not present to provide the safety. Thirdly, they can secure the guns against theft, although [...]
I’ve recently installed a Nite Ize Maglite LED Upgrade in my mini-maglite. I’m really happy with the way it has worked. Here is more on how to install a maglite LED upgrade kit and some of the pros and cons of getting one. Anyone who owns a standard Maglite flashlight knows the durability and dependability [...]
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