Solid if imperfect. I call it a keeper. Tethered cover, piezio ignition, flame height adjustment, and lock and stand to use it hands free. Single jet that will light and burn even if held upside-down. I got it as a backup should the igniter on my camp stove fail. Issue: won't light in the lowest … Continue reading Gear review: Blazer PB-207 Pocket Micro Torch →

Daily wear 5 years and one replacement sole later. I wear these instead of the motorcycle gear brand boots for a simple reason: the motorcycle gear brand boots are really designed that you only wear them when riding and change out for walking about. Don't and you'll truck the sole off in a year.

Reliable. Separate power and mode switches. Two-direction pocket clip. USB-C recharging port with dust cover. Con: Fenix cheaps out on the nylon belt sheath; I just use the pocket clip to attach it to my Leatherman Wave sheath. The smaller part of the barrel is 1" Tail cap switch for on/off, button near the head … Continue reading Gear review: Fenix PD36R rechargeable flashlight →

Solid multitool. Lacking a lock for the internal tools, but that was corrected on the new model.

Rectangular type bag. Due to my weird body proportions the mummy type don't fit - women's are too tight in the shoulders and men's are too tight across the boobs. Only one photo as it's just a sleeping bag.

Packs small, little pillow but works fine for me. Includes a pillow slip case integrated into the storage pouch. It officially self-inflates but I prefer to blow a little more air into it for the desired firmness. In the slip case

Lightweight inflation option for the REI Flash sleeping pad. Has a double-ended drawstring closure to either pack in its integrated pouch or use as a dry bag. Packed in its pouch Open it, blow into it to inflate, then twist closed. Compress to inflate. Cleavage optional.

Easy to fully deflate, packs small, comfortable. I only get bottoming-out when shifting position but not when laying on my side (and I'm no light-weight.) It will look a lot longer when rolled out and deflated.

Compact and sturdy. Definitely a keeper The aluminum table top slats fold flat Legs setup The finish wears even when packed.

Packs small, comfortable, but don't lean back. Everything is in there Unpacked. Shown with optional footprint (sold separately.) The two back support pockets have nylon loops to aid in setup There's a beverage pocket on each side. Shown with the optional footprint installed. It limits sinking on soft ground.