Energizer Night Strike Swivel Light

Energizer may be one of my favorite batteries but I don't often think of them when it comes to a great flashlight. Well boy was I wrong, I recently received a Energizer night strike flashlight and have been using it for about 3 weeks. I am completely and totally impressed by this light. The Super bright white LED is great, it has red, green and Blue LED lights and the really fun part is also has UV LED.

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The Energizer Night Strike Swivel Light has 13 lighting modes with 3 brightness levels of white, red, green and blue light plus single level UV (ultraviolet). The white, red, green and blue LEDs can be used (in any of their 3 brightness levels) together, individually or in any combination. Each of those 4 colors has its own dedicated switch.

White, red, green, blue and UV (ultraviolet) LEDs:
• white LED with high, medium and low - up to 100 lumens of bright light
• red LED with high, medium and low - preserves night vision
• green LED with high, medium and low - for map reading
• blue LED with high, medium and low - for illuminating blood trails
• ultraviolet LED with 1 brightness level - for fluorescing fishing lines and lures, etc.

Indoor shooting

My last few posts have been gun related, so I thought I would share a fantastic weekend experience that I recently had. we were going to visit relatives in Phoenix area and in the past few years I had purchased some items online from the Scottsdale Gun Club. I thought what a perfect opportunity to visit the place in person, online the store looks great but we all know how we make something look nicer than it is using the web and photo shop. I arrived at the club around 10am Saturday morning and let me tell you it's nicer than even the website shows it. The place is big with a great selection of everything you could want gun related ( no shortage of ammo either ). I spent about an hour loitering and drooling over all the guns and gear. I then went on to use the indoor shooting range, WOW this was nice! Wait i forgot to mention the best part, they rent machine guns! You can choose from a large selection of weapons that are fully automatic. It took me about 15 minutes to decide on which one ( they all look like a lot of fun to shoot ) I decided on the MP5 K ( the m60 was out for service, I'll try it next time! ). One of the employees took me back gave me a quick debrief on the MP5 and then we started shooting, holy cow was it fun. After about 3 hours in the store I left, to return the next day for a little more fun and browsing. The staff was very helpfull and answered all my questions about owning a silencer ( my next purchase ) If your ever in the Scottsdale area ( or make a special trip ) it is well worth the visit.

www.scottsdalegunclub.com

Ultimate Survival Technologies BlastMatch Fire Starter

Recently I held a training on gear for desert survival. One of the most popular items in my bag was this little fire starter, everyone wanted play with it and try it. Thought I would share.

The BlastMatch™ fire starter from Ultimate Survival Technologies generates three times the heat of a standard match.

• Designed for all-weather use, the BlastMatch performs well in marine, arctic, desert and jungle environments
• Spring-loaded flint bar rotates 360° to help prevent uneven wear
• Tungsten carbide striker is built into the thumb button, allowing simple one-handed operation; user must press button to engage the striker
• If the BlastMatch gets wet, simply wipe it off and it's ready for use
• Compact size lets you easily pack the BlastMatch on every adventure

Made in USA.

available at REI.com

Ok so it's been a while

Today I don't really have a gadget to review, more like a new hobby. I recently decided that #1 I didn't have enough to do in my life ( that's a joke ) and #2 I like the old west and #3 I love guns. So what better new hobby that cowboy action action shooting, you get to shoot cool old style guns and dress like Billy the kid and Jesse James ( I'm still working on this part ) . This week I decided to get my pistols. They require authentic old guns or Replicas of them. I turned to my friends at Custom Cartridge for advice ( I always do ) They suggested the Ruger Vaquero, I said yes just based on the name alone VAQUERO, it sounds very western to me. The guns were ordered in .357/.38, Stainless with black grips. Holy cow are these nice lookin and shootin guns ( Billy the kid lookout theirs a new Marshal in town! ) Next on the advice of my friends at Custom Cartridge I went with the Puma lever action rifle model 92 in .357/.38 ( note the caliber, I can shoot the same ammo through both my pistols and rifle. I haven't shot the rifle yet. I promise to write again soon and give you an update on how it's going.

My Thanks to Custom Cartridge for being patient with my many many questions

Custom Cartridge co.
3225 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 523-7900

New Pack - Camelbak BFM 500

It seems over the years I struggle over finding the perfect back pack, I can never find one that meets all my needs. I go in the field with my dog so I need to carry more than most folks do, especially water. I've been watching this pack come up through the ranks and then got to get my hands on it a few weeks back. Mine came in yesterday. I loaded it up and wore it around a while so far it feels good and has plenty of room ( I'll let you know after my next search how it is ) this is the new BFM 500, similar to BFM with improvements

You're on a long mission and always on the move. Choose a ruck that will support your extended operation. Choose CamelBak's BFM™. Our largest system, the BFM has a versatile load configuration design that can carry it all. Comfortably. Pack out 2600 cu. in. (42 L) of gear and up to two 3-litre reservoirs of water internally.

Improved Shoulder Harness and back panel for better load distribution and weight reduction.

Fleece-lined glasses, goggles, and NVG pocket with external access.

Lightweight, durable 500D Cordura®

Full Clamshell opening makes adding the MedBak™ Insert quick and easy (sold separately).

Lower drink tube exit ports for under arm tube routing.

Dual ASIPS antennae ports.

coptool

Ok so it's been a while since I got a new knife, So my buddy Steve gets me this cool little knife, it's kinda strange but I find myself using it all the time. Mines the one in the middle.

The Folding CopTool™, designed by retired police officer Roy Huntington, who has written about knives for over 20 years and is the editor of American Handgunner Magazine, shows his 24 years of real world police experience. The seat-belt/line cutter, prying/scraping blade and serious serrated cutting edge, puts “big tool” power in a tiny package. The Triple Eight Professional™ Folding CopTool™ is tougher than other folding knives two or three times its size. By the way, it’s not just for cops or firefighters either — anyone who needs a pocketful of power will see the advantages of carrying the Triple Eight Professional™ Folding CopTool™ everyday for years to come.


http://www.888professional.com/index.html

New Leatherman

What do you get the person that has everything? how about a new Leatherman tool that nobody else has! And it can be yours for only $349.00

Leatherman’s most popular multi-tool is now available with process-intensive Damascus steel. Forged and etched, this elegant pattern is featured on the Wave’s outside-accessible straight and serrated knives. Handles have DLC coating in a rich coffee color with a limited-edition logo.
Only 1000 Damascus Wave tools will be produced in 2009.

Tools:

• Damascus Knife
• Damascus Serrated Knife
• Needlenose Pliers
• Regular Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Hard-wire Cutters
• Wire Stripper
• Medium Screwdriver
• Large Bit Driver
• Small Bit Driver
• Scissors
• Wood/Metal File
• Diamond-coated File
• Saw
• Bottle Opener
• Can Opener
• 8 in | 19 cm Ruler
• INCLUDED BITS: Phillips and Flat Tip Bit, Eyeglasses Screwdriver Bit, Phillips #1-2 and Screwdriver 3/16” Bit

http://www.leatherman.com/multi-tools/special-edition/damascus-wave.aspx

Plasma TV

I'm not sure I would call this a gadget but I felt it was worth a review.

Panasonic TH-50PZ850U

50" VIERA® 1080p plasma HDTV

Picture controls to suit both novice and expert
HDTV picture quality keeps improving, yet few models display their full potential without a professional calibration. The TH-50PZ850U delivers a gorgeously clean, natural-looking picture without requiring you to make a lot of adjustments. Simply choose the "Studio Reference" picture mode to see colors the way the director originally intended — the way they look on reference monitors in editing rooms. A separate "Pro" setting lets you further fine-tune picture controls like brightness, contrast, and tint.

Panasonic's most advanced plasma screen design
The TH-50PZ850U uses Panasonic's most advanced 1080p plasma panel technology. It can reproduce 5,120 shades of gray — 25% more than last year's models — for naturally seamless colors. Picture contrast is outstanding too, with notably deep black levels. This TV's 24p Cinematic Playback mode optimizes 1080p video from a Blu-ray player — it doubles the original playback frame rate to 48 frames per second, just like most theater projectors do. You'll feel even more like you're sitting in a theater.

Have more fun with videos and photos — without touching your PC
Panasonic included direct Internet access so you can connect the TH-50PZ850U to your broadband Internet connection and use Panasonic's easy VIERA CAST interface to view videos at YouTube™ and photos at Google's Picasa Web Albums™.

And "850-series" plasmas include advanced memory card playback. You can view high-res AVCHD™ video recorded with one of Panasonic's high-definition SD™ card camcorders, or display digital photos you save to SD with a digital camera. Simply insert the card into the TV's front-panel slot and sit back while the whole family enjoys beautifully lifelike home movies or the latest vacation pics in the comfort of your living room.

New Flashlight

I got a new flashlight for Christmas and thought I would share it with you. This is the 2nd Fenix light I got as a gift and I love it. The guys over at www.brightguy.com carry the line and have the best prices around, check them out. This light is small but carries a big punch, I carry it in my front pocket and barely know it's there.

The Fenix LD01 Q5 LED flashlight is a perfect personal flashlight. Measuring just under 3" long the Fenix LD01 easily fits in your pocket and can be attached to your keychain. It's the flashlight you'll reach for time and again. With 3 brightness levels and up to 80 lumens in high, you can select the right amount of light for any task.

Operation of new Fenix LD01 with Cree Q5 LED:
Turn the head of the flashlight clockwise for on. A counter clockwise turn will then switch it off. To switch between brightness levels, turn the flashlight on then off. Within 1.5 seconds after being turned off, twist the head on again and it will be switched to the next brightness level. Sequence of output levels: Medium > Low > High.

Features of Fenix LD01 Q5 LED Flashlight:
• Cree® Q5 LED
• 3 brightness levels:
Medium - 27 lumens for 3.5 hours
Low - 10 lumens for 8.5 hours
High - 80 lumens for 1 hour
• Digitally regulated for more constant brightness over the life of the battery
• Powered by a single AAA battery, alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium; battery NOT included
• Made of aircraft grade aluminum with durable Type III hard anodized finish
• Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR (anti-reflective) coating
• Slightly textured reflector gives a smooth, even beam
• Waterproof to IPX-8* Standard (not dive rated)
• Reliable twist switch for constant on/off
• Includes pocket clip, spare O-ring and split ring

*Submerged in 2 meters of water for 30 minutes