Posts Tagged ‘carry’

Coast Products PX25 LED Flashlight Stress Test By Survival Bros HD Video

Posted: March 1, 2013 in Adventures, Comedy and Art, Product Reviews
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By Cameron McKirdy

If you are looking for a great everyday carry LED flashlight, I may have found the one for you.  The Coast PX25 is a rugged little light saber from a Oregon company.  Below is my latest HD stress test video, filmed on the beach, and in the water in Seaside, OR. 

You wouldn’t expect a light that can easily fit in your palm to be so powerful, but the Coast PX25 LED flashlight boasts 208 lumens.  That’s hardcore.  It even came with three AAA Duracell batteries, so it was ready to go.  Also included was a useful belt sheath, which I will actually use.  Plus, you get a wrist strap for extra security.  All this, for an MSRP of just $42.  That’s a bargain to me.

If you watch my review, you’ll also see how the Bulls Eye Spot beam works.  This style gives you an awesome focused spot, with a wide flood light.  It’s a great design.  The PX25 is made of aluminum, so it’s tough.  And the LED light is UNBREAKABLE.  Trust me, I tried to shatter it, to no avail.  Coast thought of everything, and this may be my favorite flashlight ounce for ounce.  Speaking of it’s 4.2 ounces with the batteries.  I use it as part of my EDC.  It’s just the right size, and isn’t too wide.  It’s 1.1 inches wide, and 4.7 inches long.  The runtime on the PX25 is 6 hours 15 minutes.  Impressive.  Plus, the beam blasts 128 meters, so it covers ground like a champ.

I’d talk trash about the PX25 if I could, but Coast Products made a great tool here, it even stood up to me beating it on the cement.  Just don’t put the battery pack in backwards.  This is a must have in my opinion.  Enjoy the video I produced.  More fun stress test videos soon.  Thanks for visiting Survival Bros.  For additional information on this product visit http://www.coastportland.com 

Cam’s website for video production, and Art is http://www.cameronmckirdy.com

Kershaw Blur Glassbreaker Knife Stress Test And Review (MODEL 1670GBBLKST)

Posted: February 15, 2013 in Product Reviews
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kershaw blur gbThis is the blade I carry every day.  It’s the famous Kershaw Blur, but with a carbide tip designed to shatter glass with ease.  It does, as you can see in my video review below.  

I’ve been testing the Kershaw Blur for 2 months now.  I love it.  It’s quality, and produced locally in Tualatin, OR.  I rep gear made in the USA as much as possible, especially Oregon.  The first thing that fascinated me with the knife is the unique design.  It’s beautiful.  Simple.  Elegant.  The subtle curves are sexy.  I couldn’t wait to get her out of the box.  Initially, I noticed how fine the blade is.  It’s razor sharp.  Also, I was impressed with how well the scallops cut.  Slicing through materials like cardboard, plastic, rope, and paper is effortless, and so is opening it, thanks to the SpeedSafe assist.  It flies out, and feels extremely secure in place with the liner lock.

Another excellent feature is the rigid angled thumb studs.  You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to grip the nubs, and whip it out.  Kershaw really made something special with the Blur.  They even upgraded the steel in this new version to Sandvik 14C28N with DLC coating.  So it’s tough.  Which brings me to the tiny carbide tip embedded in the aircraft aluminum handle.  People don’t even notice the special tip at first, but believe me, it works.  I broke a sheet of glass in my video, plus several bottles with minimal effort.  The glass breaking feature is one I have to have on my EDC knife.  It could save my life if I’m ever trapped in a vehicle, and it’s not bad for self defense either.  

The Kershaw Blur is a great size, and light at only 4.2 ounces.  I like the blade length too, at 3 3/8″.  The overall length is 7 7/8″, and 4 1/2″ closed.  And the belt clip is removable, so you can have the tip up or down.  In the end, this is the knife I trust with my life right now.  It’s blacked out, and stealth.  But above all, it’s well made, and sharp as hell.  Survival Bros gives it 5 Stars.  I can’t complain about it at all, besides the handles getting a little scratched up after smashing so much glass.  I go into more detail in my HD video review below.  Please comment, and feel free to ask me any questions about it.  Thanks for visiting Survival Bros – Emergency Preparedness.

Visit http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/ for more.

Free LED Flashlight By Coast Products For Taking Survey

Posted: February 1, 2013 in Frugality, Giving Back, Product Reviews, SB Tips
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My free Coast Products G10 black LED flashlight came today. I took a minute to fill out a survey, plus paid $3.50 shipping and handling for it. A great deal considering they retail for $11. It beams 32 lumens. That’s excellent considering its compact size. 1 X AAA battery included. And for the record, the light is 3.5 inches in length, with a 2.75 hour runtime. The G10 is perfect for your EDC (every day carry). The lightweight tactical aluminum casing is tough. The LED light is unbreakable. And like all Coast Products, they are backed by a lifetime guarantee. This powerful little light will be in my arsenal for life. Get your free flashlight here: http://www.coastportland.com/surveyCC.php

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Rare Victorinox SwissChamp Swiss Army Knife Traveler’s Set

Posted: December 22, 2012 in Adventures, Frugality, Product Reviews, SB Tips
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Hey friends.  I had to show you my Swiss Army multitool.  This is a super rare traveler’s set.  I couldn’t even find a picture of it on the internet.  I bought this 10 years ago while traveling through Europe.  I saved around 50% by purchasing it in Switzerland, compared to the states.  The set cost me 127 Francs.  Which today converts to $138.99 US.  It’s one of the nicest knives Victorinox makes, and came with a compass, Maglite Solitare keychain flashlight, and leather carrying case.  The best part is, I got the side of the knife engraved with my name for free.  It’s mint, but I’m going to start using it as part of my EDC, or every day carry. 

Unfortunately, I left the batteries in the flashlight, and now I can’t get the end cap off to fix it.  So I’m sending it to Maglite for a free repair or replacement.  I just have to pay for shipping.  That’s the second flashlight I’ve found this week that had the batteries leak.  Not cool.  Lesson learned.  Take the batteries out, or keep them fresh.  You can find just the knife for sale online for about $75.  It got a 5 star rating on Amazon.  It’s no wonder, because they’ve been in business since 1884.

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Produced by Cameron McKirdy

My Every Day Carry (EDC) – By Survival Bros

Posted: October 31, 2012 in Product Reviews, SB Tips
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An Every Day Carry EDC Example

The following was submitted by Kelvin.  This is what he never leaves home without, and why.  

Love your site. I check it often, wanted to show you my EDC, or Every Day Carry.

Droid 3, rooted and running custom rom, allows me better 1080p video, better HDR photos, and instant flashlight access using my power button. The BodyGlove case is a must in my life, the tight fit keeps it from eating all the space in my pocket, but the synthetic leather feel matches perfect with my black leather car.  Pro tip: Keep $20 between the phone and the case.  This is an excellent cash stash in a pinch.

Off Brand Knife, it has been my EDC for over 2 years now, and I still can’t kill it. Spring assisted so it flicks open FAST! The emergency glass smasher and the seatbelt cutter keep me safe in an emergency, as well as a tactical defense device. For only $10 I plan on buying another one as soon I can I find one.

Nebo CSI LUMA, using a single AA battery it can outlast itself before the battery dies. Seriously, it’s as reliable as gravity and just as cheap to use. I picked this up because its roll resistant, sturdy as all hell, has a glow in the dark bottom click button, and I liked the font teeth on the lens. Perfect for opening beer bottles, lighting your way, or smashing someone’s face with it.

Bic Lighter, I prefer the brown ones as they are less common, and there for harder to get stolen. IE, Bic’ed by someone who has the same color as you. You have to remove the child proof lock on it or else it doesn’t belong in your pocket. Fire, bottle opener, floatation device for a fishing lure… the list goes on. Carry a bic people. Anything less is useless.

Chapstick, beeswax is better than paraffin and usually lasts longer on your lips. In a pinch you can burn it, or use it to dress a small abrasion, or scrape. Nothing involving blood though as it’s not a clotting agent.

Wallet, I didn’t break it down to much, because that’s almost a thing in itself as far as how much cash and coin to carry, so I’ll keep it to a simple break down.  It’s a Fossil leather wrapped canvas bi-fold that has seen much abuse and only gets better with time.

  • Rubber Band, I get money, and I like to keep it banded together. Could be used for any number of other uses.
  • Bobby pin, Used again to separate money for whatever reason, used to stir the tobacco in my pipe, and in a pinch the spring steel can be used to jimmy open a lock.
  • Multi-function Credit Card Survival Tool, is a plate of high grade stainless steel in a case that should only be used in EMERGENCYS. It has a knife edge, a can opener, a small saw, a flathead/Philips screw driver, a nail file, a ruler going to 3”, a bottle opener, has a hole for it to be used as a signaling mirror, a staggering sized multi wrench, has a V grooved rope cutter, plus a North delineation on it to be used in conjunction with its straight edge to aide in map reading, I’m sure I could list more, but I won’t. Spending less than $3 on this was worth it!