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REI does its super clearance twice a year, every February and August. They will take an additional 50% off on items that have prices ending in .83, so the savings can be crazy sometimes. Expect minimum discounts off retail to … Continued
Well, here is some relatively definitive proof that someone at Backcountry reads Going Prepared. OK, maybe he did a google search, but I can hope! Rocky and anyone else, join the board and make yourself known. We love BC and … Continued
I received some samples of butane lighters along with the recent bottle lighter order. Butane lighters are nice to have thanks to their high flame temperature and ease of use, so they make a nice complement to a bottle lighter … Continued
The bottle capsule lighters I ordered last month finally made it here from China! I have them in chrome and green. The butane lighter samples came in with the bottle lighters, but I’ll talk about those in a separate post. … Continued
One of my favorite flashlight sources, Battery Junction, has a new product called the Titanium Innovations 12V Spotlight Vehicle Flashlight. Flashlights that charge off of a 12V outlet are not new, but one that looks like it is decent quality … Continued
I have another great blog link for you today, Deb’s SAR Stories. Not only does Deb have some amazing stories from her SAR missions, but she can also write in a way that makes you feel like you were along … Continued
Sarman in the forums pointed us to a new blog today, Hiker’s Hell. Here is what the site is about, in the author’s words: Over four years ago, I read “Touching the Void” and I was always intrigued by situation … Continued
It’s too bad fire was last month’s forum photo assignment, or the Canadians would have whooped us all with shots of this. Discuss in forums
Per Sanyo, Eneloop C and D sizes are coming soon. The capacities are pretty wonderful, at 5700 mAh for D and 3000 mAh for C. AA Eneloops are 2000 mAh, just for reference. Sure, other companies have released low self … Continued
REI Outlet’s deal of the day is the Keen Catalina Sandals (women’s, if the name wasn’t enough of a clue) for $24.93. Combine this with the current 20% off they have going, and you have a pretty sweet deal for … Continued