This is an interesting take on environmentally-friendly outdooring. It’s a cardboard tent which, despite sounding potentially flimsy, is according to the manufacturer adequate at repelling rain for up to 4 days.
KarTent Cardboard Tent
February 20th, 2016Gerber Gear – Dime Travel
February 19th, 2016
Sometimes you might not be allowed to carry a multitool with a blade. In cases like that, Gerber’s Dime Travel might be the solution. The Dime Travel is a stainless steel multitool with a spring loaded needle nose pliers, wire cutters, spring loaded scissors, bottle opener, file, flat drivers, and tweezers. Additionally, it features a zipper hook for opening a broken luggage zipper.
www.gerbergear.com/Activity/Everyday/Tools/dime-travel_31-002777
PTS – Enhanced Systema PTW Gearbox
February 18th, 2016
The PTS Enhanced PTW Gearbox is an upgrade replacement mechbox for all M4/M16 Systema PTW Training Weapons. It is constructed of CNC processed aluminum, with a hard anodic oxidation surface, and features an enhanced trigger and selector rack gear.
You can get one at shop.ptssyndicate.com/product/691/PTW_Parts.
SOG Knives – MacV Tool
February 17th, 2016
SOG Knives’ MacV Tool is a multitool made of 3Cr13 stainless steel, and shaped after the emblem of the famed Military Assistance Command Viet Nam Studies and Observations Group. As expected of a multitool, despite its unique look the MacV Tool is fully functional, featuring the following 12 tools:
– 1/4″ Hex Bit Driver
– 1/4″ Wrench
– 3/8″ Wrench
– 5/16″ Wrench
– Bottle Opener
– Carbide Sharpener
– Cord Cutter
– Large Flat Screwdriver
– Nail puller
– Philips Screwdriver
– Pry Bar
– Small Flat Screwdriver
ThinkGeek – Boba Fett Windbreaker Jacket
February 16th, 2016
ThinkGeek has released a licensed Boba Fett Windbreaker. It is constructed with a 100% polyester shell and sleeve lining, with a 60/40 CottonPoly body and hood lining, and fully embroidered armor details. Additional features include two pockets, and neck and waist drawstrings.
A bit of unfortunate news: I recently found out that in the current Star Wars canon, Boba Fett isn’t considered a true Mandalorian, just a guy who wears their armor.
Daredevil Season 2 Official Trailer – Part 1
February 15th, 2016Continuing with the superhero movie and television news, of which there’s going to be a lot of this year, Netflix released this trailer for the upcoming second season of the Daredevil series. This is continued proof that a good trailer goes a long way in solidifying a casting choice, in this case in regards to Jon Bernthal as Punisher.
The second season of Punisher drops March 18th on Netflix.
An Update On The Red Bull Class Action Settlement
February 14th, 2016Back in October 2014, I wrote a brief article about a class action lawsuit being conducted against Red Bull, and the resulting settlement that you could claim if you qualified as a purchaser of Red Bull products. I put my own claim form in around that time, and eventually it faded from my memory.
Well, yesterday, I received the above package, and was a bit confused about its origin until I opened it up and found a 4-pack of 8.4 oz. cans of regular Red Bull.
Comparatively, EOTech is pretty quick on getting those refunds out on their Holographic Sights.
Do Yourself A Favor, And Go See Deadpool
February 13th, 2016In my opinion, Deadpool is probably the very best comic-to-movie transition yet released, and there has been some really good ones both before and currently with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s a very hard ‘R’, but if that doesn’t bother you, it’s virtually a must-see.
Hauck Toys – NERF Battle Racer
February 12th, 2016
German toy company Hauck Toys has created the NERF Battle Racer, a pedal-powered cart with NERF branding and full support and storage for NERF blasters and accessories. It features multiple placeholders for NERF blasters and darts, an ergonomic molded seat, and a handbreak.
Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice – Official Final Trailer
February 11th, 2016Batfleck is kicking all kinds of ass in this trailer. I’m actually finally excited to see BvS when it comes out later this year.
Primer Projects – Anti-Anti Gun Club Patch
February 10th, 2016
Primer Projects is back with their newest product, the Anti-Anti Gun Club patch. The patch is soft PVC, colored Black and White, sized 3″ x 2″, with Velcro hook backing.
You can get it here: primerprojects.com/product/anti-anti-gun-club
IS Defense Gameplay Trailer
February 9th, 2016Sure, why not?
Civil War Vs Apocalypse
February 8th, 2016Of the two Marvel property movie trailers that aired during last night’s Super Bowl, which one was better?
Beauty And Youth / Briefing – Camo Flap Sack
February 7th, 2016
Japanese fashion company Beauty and Youth has partnered with luggage company Briefing to produce a couple of Camo Flap Sacks. The Sacks are made of MilSpec materials, and sport a main buckle flap entry, front zip pouch, and two side compartments. Most notably, the packs seem to be made of Brookwood’s All Terrain Arid and All Terrain Transitional pattern fabric, a feature which isn’t mentioned in any of the info for the packs.
www.beautyandyouth.jp/news/2016/02/briefing-beautyyouth-camo-flap-sack
Condor – Element Softshell Jacket
February 6th, 2016
Condor’s Element jacket is a softshell jacket new for 2016. it features a fleece-lined interior, two internal pockets with media port, and a stow-away hoodie. Additional features include dual slider YKK zipper and articulated elbows and sleeves.
Kershaw Emerson CQC-2K Black On Massdrop
February 5th, 2016
The Kershaw Emerson CQC-2K Black is currently up on Massdrop, going for $15.99, with an MSRP of $59.99. You have to be a member of Massdrop to take advantage of the ‘drop’, but all that requires is creating an account, and it ends in about 9 days, so take advantage while you can.
DOOM Campaign Trailer
February 4th, 2016I’m cautiously optimistic about the DOOM reboot.
DOOM drops May 13th, 2016.
Snowball Machine Gun
February 3rd, 2016YouTuber Mark Rober created a snowball machine gun out of a leaf blower and some plastic pipe, and it even accepts specialized magazines. It’s a shame that it’s been a pretty snowless Winter in my neck of the woods, otherwise I’d take advantage of the build instructions and make my own snowball gun.
Epik Panda – Samurai Morale Patches
February 2nd, 2016
Epik Panda just released their newest Samurai morale patch collection. Each patch is PVC and Velcro backed. I especially like the Zaku Cyclops samurai.
Archer Season 7 Promo
February 1st, 2016So, Archer P.I.? I’m cool with it.
Jonny Quest Stop Motion Opening Title
January 31st, 2016In honor of the Venture Bros. Season 6 premier, which is airing tonight, I present to you a stop motion rendition of the opening title for Jonny Quest, the most immediate inspiration for the Venture Bros.
SHOT Show 2016 – Galac-Tac AR500 Armor
January 30th, 2016
Ryan B. Flower’s Galactac armor, built using AR500 ballistic armor with additional support from companies such as H&K, SOG Knives, and Team Wendy. I don’t think we’re going to be seeing this one on the market anytime soon.
You can get the original at www.galac-tac.com/home.
Crosman Presents Williamn McLean Award To Airgun Historian Tom Gaylord
January 29th, 2016
BLOOMFIELD, New York (January 26, 2016) Crosman Corporation, the world leader in the design and manufacture of air rifles and pistols, presented the William McLean Award to Tom Gaylord in recognition of his contributions to the sport of airgunning.
“Tom has written about airguns for over twenty years and his selfless interest in the advancement of the sport includes contributions to product development for several companies including Crosman, and the promotion of airguns through his articles,” said Jennifer Lambert, VP of Marketing for Crosman.
The presentation was made in the Crosman booth at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Tradeshow (S.H.O.T.) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award’s namesake, William McLean, is the inventor of the first Crosman air rifle which was produced and sold in 1923. McLean was regarded as an intelligent inventor, particularly in the area of firearms and airguns, and his contributions to the shooting sports endure today.
Gaylord was presented with a bronzed Crosman 760 Pumpmaster, a model that has sold over 17 million since it was introduced in 1966. “It’s fitting that we can recognize the 50th year of the 760 with this acknowledgemnt of Tom’s special place in the history of airguns,” added Lambert.
The Slingshot Channel- The Coke Bottle Gatling
January 28th, 2016It’s been awhile since I’ve last featured a Joerg Sprave creation on this site, and this one is a doozy. Taking advantage of a loophole in German gun laws, Joerg created a Gatling bolt (more like a revolver, really) launcher using Coke bottles and Charlie Allen’s Big Blast Caps.
Kalashnikov Buyers Guide On Indiegogo
January 27th, 2016Noted Kalashnikov enthusiast Gun Websites is currently running an Indiegogo campaign for something a bit more abstract than your usual crowdfunding project, but no less worth paying attention to: a Kalashnikov Buyers Guide. This guide will be a web-based “ulitmate resource for all things Kalashnikov.” It will function as a singluar place to compile an archive of information on Kalashnikov rifles and their variants, as well as encourage more Kalashnikov collectors, builders, and shooters. You can check out the campaign at the link below:
