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