First Aid kits=not such a novelty---
but we got a big
wow when this arrived in our inbox… from Fastfire-a
SOLKOA™ company, owned/staffed by USA military vets-with a mission of "…advancing the art and science of personnel recovery…" (and now we know what SERE stands for).
Entering the consumer market with focus-the company offers several survival kits-including a military grade, civilian survival kit/PSK (Personal Survival Kit)=tricked out with 28 "top of the line" items
-(which we grabbed from the Fastfire website)-
- Nylon Pouch – 8″ x 6′ x 2″
- Emergency Fishing Kit
- Emergency Blanket
- Emergency Sewing Kit
- Duct Tape
- P-38 Can Opener
- Nylon Cord
- IDL Mini Multi Tool
- Steel Wire
- Thread/Line, 14 lb. test
- Folding Razor Blade
- Cotton Pad
- Antibiotic Ointment Packet
- Personal Medicine Vial with Lid
- Baseplate Compass
- Emergency Signaling Mirror
- Photon II LED Micro Light
- Emergency Whistle
- Pencil with eraser
- Fresnel Lens Magnifyer
- 5 Sheets Rite in the Rain Paper
- Emergency Matches
- 4 Fire Tinder Tabs
- 4 Fire Tinder Cubes (FastFire)
- Sparking Flint Rod
- 8 Water Purification Tablets
- 2 Waterproof Bags – 9″ x 6″, 9″ x 10″
- Water Filter, Straw Type
FYI: weighs in at 1lb-not much for preparedness--in a clam shell design nylon case (easy access) -with velcro content retaining straps and an exterior map window. A GREAT gift imo-and not complicated to use-if need be…and reliable performance, no doubt.
$98.95-INFO/e-commerce @
fast-fire.com
Our latest portable power obsession- featured in a cool gadgets OR round-up ---and also easy to use- from
Fjällräven sibling Brunton-the Hydrogen Reactor™ for portable-and rechargeable power. The hydrogen core fuel cell gets clicked-locked into the Hydrogen Reactor-there's then a barely audible swoosh sound and a teeny tiny bit of vapor released (recharged water=power)...then the reactor is charge ready. It powers USB devices using no toxic chemicals-and no need for sunshine either. Rechargeable monitor sold separately, or mail-back service/ charged cells available.
Hydrogen Core fuel cell ($14.99-weight 1 ounce-
| sold 2 at a time with reactor===can recharge iPhone 6x , 5v 2amp |
locks into Reactor (5.5 ounces-$150) for hours of power off the grid…
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GERBER®-a maker of all sorts of multi-tasking tools and knives for the tactical, hunter and regular folks markets…teamed up with TV personality, former Brit Special Ops-entrepreneur
Bear Grylls for a slew of survival tools aimed at outdoor novices and hard-core adventurer types...
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| SHIFT™-12 tools-one of many multi-tools by Gerber-8oz…w/ butterfly opening spring loaded jaw, fine and +serrated blade, saw, Phillips Driver, large+small flat drivers, utility blade/scraper, wire stripper, bottle opener, large=small drivers forged jaws, G10 Handles, |
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| no not for pedicure purposes-but |
Firestarter-and signal-
Bear Grylls/Gerber collab also includes Basic, Scout Essentials and Ultimate Kits, multi-tools, hands free, micro, and survival torches (flashlights), folding knives-pictured bove, compact compass, survival lanyard and survival poncho---plus---in distinctive orange/black durable packaging.
$11-$950 for the
ultimate backpack that's packed with survival tools.
Multi-tools often means Swiss Army Knives---made by Victorinox. What we think adds to gift giving ---are the l
imited edition, artist series of multi-tools…chosen by fans of the brand on Facebook. Ten in all -$24 each.
