Gear Ratings...

[bambam55]

I have bought 5 headlamps in the 2 years 4 of them are from a company called Coast each has only LED BULBS and run off 3 aaa batteries also the kicker here is you can buy them at Home Depot for around $20 and they come with a lifetime guarantee it costs $5 dollars for return postage and they fix it or send you back a new one. And also if you check Home
Depot out from time to time they also have some pretty good sales and promotions where they are cheaper. they have a lot of different amount of LED lights and some come with a red LED set up in them. I use the red light a lot when I'm out night crawling I'd rate these Coast headlamps at the top of the list at least my list any way

[Zeke]

I love my BUCK knives. I got 2 fix blades 6" & 8" and 4.5" fold. All 3 hone 2 a razor edge and keep the edge. I also have a COLT fix at 10" that I enjoy.

I haven't had the COLT long enough to recommend but the BUCKs I would. We have had the BUCKs since 1969 & I can tell u they have been through hell. Been in salt water, lost one for about 6mo outdoors and when I found it was in perfect shape no rust a little stain at base of blade. Handle still firm and smooth. I sure was happy to find it, 4 u c it was my wife's 6" need I say more.

Zeke

[CountryGuy]

Earlier this fall I finally picked up my Estwing Campers Ax at a HomeDepot. Haven't really had a chance to use it hard but did use it some for limbing some trees I cut down and worked great. I did put more of an edge to it than what it came with as it looked a bit dull. I like the balance and the handle feels good in my hand.

[CountryGuy]

Thanks Collector. We don't have a Home Depot close by but next time I'm over at it or I pass one I'll stop in. Appreciate the heads up.

[Iron mike]

I have had an Opinel knife for years came to me through my father in law that passed away a while ago it has a carbon steel blade and sharpens to a razor stays that way for a while a few days ago my ship was in France where the knifes are made I saw one in the window of the store and bought another one I would recommend these knifes even though they are not made in the USA I normally buy American but for small camp chores and using to strike flint it is a real good knife got mine for 8 Euro.Opinel has a web site sorry I cant post pics for whatever reason.

[collector]

The various estwing hatchets and axes are usually in stock at home depot I have the long handle campers Axe that I recently got there. It is an exellent axe.

[CountryGuy]

I've got one of these I carry every day and I love it. Kershaw 1620 They only issue I just recently had was the little slide lock that holds the blade closed broke. A message via their website and 2 days later I got 2 baggies with 2 new locks and screws. Zero cost! Blade is like a razor. I got mine at a gun show from a guy that's always there but I've moved about 8 hrs away. He had these for $20 and kick my butt I only bought one. I wanted to get some more to give as gifts and can't find them for less than around $40 plus S&H.

I highly recommend!!

[CountryGuy]

I'm a machete man...don't try to change me...just accept me...

That said, I've tried the "pack axe" before...

I know this one is a bit older post but I've had one of these for years and love it. Estwing makes the finest tools and are made in the USA and I believe warranted for life. They're the only hammer I used when I made my living swinging one; well that is after I busted a few chearer ones - handles, claws, and heads chipped etc in only a few months. I finally spent the money and never had another issue, I still have them all in my tool box.
Estwing Sportsman Axe I love mine! keeps an edge, easy to sharpen and I like the balance.

I've been thinking about adding one or both of these to my kit but I want to hold one in my hand before I buy. Having problems finding stores that actually have them in stock.
Camper Axe
Long Handle Camper Axe

I might also look at getting one of their roofer or drywaller hatchets to modify for use as a tomahawk.

[Snow Walker]

Let's just say I own alot of packs, have tested alot of packs, and made alot of packs fail lol. I probably have 15+ right now with gear in them ;) Been meaning to add an Eberlestock to the collection.

My goto packs lately have been Mystery Ranch

I'm going to start posting some of my gear, hopefully I won't get blackballed by you guys :p

Imagine that, I love the Mystery Ranch packs myself. I have a Bighorn right now and I'm looking at a new one in the near future. The next one will have the Nice Frame for sure. I have plans for that!

[Diesel]

Let's just say I own alot of packs, have tested alot of packs, and made alot of packs fail lol. I probably have 15+ right now with gear in them ;) Been meaning to add an Eberlestock to the collection.

My goto packs lately have been Mystery Ranch

I'm going to start posting some of my gear, hopefully I won't get blackballed by you guys :p

[Snow Walker]

Nice pack, been thinking about adding Eberlestock to the collection

Thanks Diesel, but keep in mind that a pack should always be tried on with some weight in it. I had to order mine on-line, but the place I ordered it from has been very good to me with this. I have sent other packs back that didn't feel right and had no issues as long as the pack wasn't abused and still had all the tags on it.

I would also stay away fron their hunting packs. I say this because anything I have owned from them in the hunting line that had pals webbing started to rip out at the webbing when attaching things. The tactical line which the G4 Operator is from doesn't have this problem because the webbing is attached to heavier material. Just wanted to let you know.

If you want to know who to order from PM me and I'll let you know. They do free shipping, offer a free item and are good people to work with from my experience. I would tell you who it is on here, but don't know if that's allowed.

[Diesel]

My newest piece of gear is the Eberlestock G4 Operator pack. It's a little on the heavy side at 10#, but wears VERY comfortably! It's in the dry earth color and will carry a large rifle or swallow a smaller one. It has numerous pockets for the guy who likes to be organized and plenty of webbing. My back does sweat a little with it, but far less then any other pack I've owned. Believe it or not you hardly feel any weight on your shoulder at all, it's focused on your hips where it should be. The torso length is adjustable and the waist belt can be removed. The load lifter straps work like they are supposed to and you would never know there is hardly any padding in the shoulder straps. It's a very comfortable pack to shoot a bow or rifle with. This thing is built like a tank and I would definately recommend it to a friend.

http://youtu.be/ohKttKaJfU8

Nice pack, been thinking about adding Eberlestock to the collection

[Echo2]

my kids carry one of these....

[Snow Walker]

My newest piece of gear is the Eberlestock G4 Operator pack. It's a little on the heavy side at 10#, but wears VERY comfortably! It's in the dry earth color and will carry a large rifle or swallow a smaller one. It has numerous pockets for the guy who likes to be organized and plenty of webbing. My back does sweat a little with it, but far less then any other pack I've owned. Believe it or not you hardly feel any weight on your shoulder at all, it's focused on your hips where it should be. The torso length is adjustable and the waist belt can be removed. The load lifter straps work like they are supposed to and you would never know there is hardly any padding in the shoulder straps. It's a very comfortable pack to shoot a bow or rifle with. This thing is built like a tank and I would definately recommend it to a friend.

http://youtu.be/ohKttKaJfU8

[maric]

Thanks! I found them. We have a Gander Mountain here as well. I may check with them, before paying shipping prices.