gear

Off to the hurt locker! Taking the Zebralight H51 and the new Eneloops to Yosemite for some more testing this weekend. I expect nothing but good behavior out of you two.

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Review: Surefire G2X Pro

Surefire. One of the most trusted names in consumer flashlights. I’ve never been big on the brand because of pricing. They always carried average duty torches at heavy-duty price points. That is, until the 6PX/G2X line came out. Finally, a piece of glorified Surefire equipment that I could afford. But can it live up to

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LED Torch Shootout

Deciding what torch to get can require a lot of crazy research. I know because I’ve done it. RC has spent weeks browsing forums, drinking beers, and making this spreadsheet to highlight some of the differences between RC’s favorite and recommended torches. They are organized by cell type, as it typically determines similar weight, size,

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In Testing: Eneloop 1900 mAh NiMH

Late delivery! Some brand spanking new NiMH 1900 mAh Eneloops arrived tonight. The new 1500 cycle ones, too. If you don’t know the difference, check out their site. But be careful, there are a lot of Chinese fakers out there. I personally vouch for Thomas Distributing, as that is where I purchased mine and they are the real

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RigCast. My Sick, Sick Passion

I am creating this blog to not only keep track of the immense amount of material and data I collect during my research of products but to review products after I use them. Initially spawning from a frugal lifestyle, proper planning and research became a necessity of every purchase I made. Everything from freeze-dried food

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