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Outdoor Gear Products Review

Lets review outdoor gear that our group members have tried and are willing to give their opinions on how good or bad the gear performed. New or just new to you. If someone else has tried the gear, please add your opinion too. Oh yea, we can review knives too.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 8, 2012 at 7:33

Hey Jeremi, great score, I love to go hiking. What kind of knife is that in the picture?

Permalink Reply by Jeremi Lett on May 8, 2012 at 12:44

The knife is one I made from L-6 tool steel as is the Franken-Axe.It is kinda a bowie/kukri design.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 14, 2012 at 17:34

Its the Franken Axe!!!!

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 14, 2012 at 17:48

Talking about Axes, I wonder which is favored by the young men that are able to weild them, a traditional axe or the new tactical style axe?

Permalink Reply by Jeremi Lett on May 14, 2012 at 22:48

The pictures tell my answer.A solid new age hawk is sturdier and there is nothing to break.The uses are multiple as well in tactical/survival situations.Just my opinion.

Robert Burris said:

Talking about Axes, I wonder which is favored by the young men that are able to weild them, a traditional axe or the new tactical style axe?

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 15, 2012 at 10:09

Yea man,Jeremi, it looks bad to the bone. It looks like a bad xxx weapon and indistructable at that. How does it fair in say camping situations?

Permalink Reply by Jeremi Lett on May 17, 2012 at 1:51

Both axes/hawks in above pics function well for outdoor uses.I have tested them and the back spikes work good for digging fire pits and dragging heavy wood.The edge on the BrantonAxe is better suited to chopping and its also a bit bigger edge.I have torn apart pallets with them as well for a couple bonfires we had in desert.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 17, 2012 at 12:30

It does look like a good camping tool.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 18, 2012 at 13:30

I was just looking at Terry's boy with the fish in the Fishing Contest and noticed his camo shirt and pants. Alot of people don't stop and think that a parent must outfit his childern too when taking them hunting or fishing. They will need all sorts of things, shirt, pants, hat, shoes, coat and the list goes on just to dress our little outdoor companion. Then comes their fishing pole, tackle and all the other little things they are gonna need to fish. I know all this because I outfitted two little girls in all their outdoor adventures. It cost me a little bit but it was worth every penny I spent because it helped me spend more time with my girls. I hope ya'll won't let this opportunity pass ya'll by. Take that little kid fishing, I promise you will never regret it.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on November 4, 2012 at 22:12

Nite Ize has a "Knot Bone" that works in basically the same manner.

They've developed different variants lately. Good to check out.

Robert Burris said:

An outfitter asked me to try this product out. I found it usefull and very handy for an old guy with arthritis in his hands. A tarp or tent line adjustment is made easy with this little gadget. I give it an A+.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on December 17, 2012 at 19:26

I just purchased a pair of fleece lined blue jeans, to ware on those really cold days. They are really great, all I need now is some cold wheather to go with them...lol

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on December 17, 2012 at 19:28

ROFL, well we are hoping for the best on that