With turkey leftovers fully digested, it's time to write up the gear wish-lists for the holidays so mommies & grandpas everywhere know how to feed our addiction. So here's what I'm thinking:
- Post the things you need/are drooling over
- Receive ideas, reviews & recommendations from the CT community
- Help your fellow CT gear hound out with your reviews (with links where possible)
- Profit
I'll start.
I really need a good flashlight. My D-cell maglight is bright, but too cumbersome to carry around on missions. My old Navy crook-necked light is way too dim, but I like how it can clip on my pack straps for hands-free work. What's a really good, bright flashlight that's reasonably light and easy to carry around for ground & air ops.
I also want a headlamp.
Any ideas on warm, water-proof winter gloves that provide decent finger control? I've got odd hands, though. My palms are large but I have shirt fingers.
Your turn. Let's have some fun!
Flashlight: Energizer Hardcase tufsw21
http://data.energizer.com/prolights/content/hardcasepro_tufsw21p_desc.html (http://data.energizer.com/prolights/content/hardcasepro_tufsw21p_desc.html)
(http://data.energizer.com/prolights/images/tufsw21p/tufsw21p_01.jpg)
Headlamp: Coast HL7
http://www.amazon.com/Coast-HL7-Focusing-Lumen-Headlamp/dp/B005NXPW5W (http://www.amazon.com/Coast-HL7-Focusing-Lumen-Headlamp/dp/B005NXPW5W)
(http://cloudfront.zorotools.com/product/full/14H204_AW01.JPG)
Both are a big cup of awesome.
I want to get another Fubar (mine walked, no idea where):
(http://www.stanleytools.com/catalog_images/mid_res/55-099_mid_res.jpg)
For lights, Home Depot has an excellent selection, ranging from $5 to $50 or so.
I like the Coleman Max lights at Walmart. The one I have is 115 lumens(very bright) and if you twist the head it switches to blue and red lights. There is also a headlamp version with a red light option.
I want a Protec A-Bravo Half Shell. We wear orange hard hats in WIWG when doing ground ops but the standard construction helmet always falls off my head. Plus it comes with a picatinny rail so I can put on a better light than you can get in a headlamp.
(http://www.protechelmet.com/exhels124.jpg)
Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiters
(http://www.campmor.com/wcsstore/Campmor//static/images/cloth/larger/17267_l.jpg)
Moisture wicking clothing - BlackHawk, UnderArmour, 5.11; can't go wrong. Socks, undies, shirts.
A decent hatchet.
Quote from: ♠SARKID♠ on December 01, 2012, 03:55:44 AM
A decent hatchet.
I've heard this one is pretty sweet: http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-7850-X7-14-Inch-Hatchet/dp/B0002YTO7E/ref=pd_sim_lg_3 (http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-7850-X7-14-Inch-Hatchet/dp/B0002YTO7E/ref=pd_sim_lg_3)
Might have to get one myself...
Doubt I would ever have a legitimate use for this - aside from Zombie Apocalypse or Tactical Mtn. Biking, however - this is one cool looking helmet.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Black-Ops-Special-Forces-PT-Helmet-Large-Ops-Core-VAS-Peltor-6S-SEAL-DEVGRU-/00/s/MTMzOVgxNjAw/$(KGrHqVHJCMFCgIDnLF0BQstWOZzjQ~~60_12.JPG)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Ops-Special-Forces-PT-Helmet-Large-Ops-Core-VAS-Peltor-6S-SEAL-DEVGRU-/251190576435?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001&algo=PW.CURRENT&ao=1&asc=146&meid=3843201759352323317&pid=100034&prg=1079&rk=1&sd=370682770086& (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Ops-Special-Forces-PT-Helmet-Large-Ops-Core-VAS-Peltor-6S-SEAL-DEVGRU-/251190576435?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001&algo=PW.CURRENT&ao=1&asc=146&meid=3843201759352323317&pid=100034&prg=1079&rk=1&sd=370682770086&)
Quote from: krnlpanick on December 01, 2012, 07:57:59 PM
Doubt I would ever have a legitimate use for this - aside from Zombie Apocalypse or Tactical Mtn. Biking, however - this is one cool looking helmet.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Black-Ops-Special-Forces-PT-Helmet-Large-Ops-Core-VAS-Peltor-6S-SEAL-DEVGRU-/00/s/MTMzOVgxNjAw/$(KGrHqVHJCMFCgIDnLF0BQstWOZzjQ~~60_12.JPG)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Ops-Special-Forces-PT-Helmet-Large-Ops-Core-VAS-Peltor-6S-SEAL-DEVGRU-/251190576435?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001&algo=PW.CURRENT&ao=1&asc=146&meid=3843201759352323317&pid=100034&prg=1079&rk=1&sd=370682770086& (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Ops-Special-Forces-PT-Helmet-Large-Ops-Core-VAS-Peltor-6S-SEAL-DEVGRU-/251190576435?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001&algo=PW.CURRENT&ao=1&asc=146&meid=3843201759352323317&pid=100034&prg=1079&rk=1&sd=370682770086&)
Words...fail...me...the...awesome...must...have...need...find use...
If CAP ever authorizes jumps this would be a pretty wicked jump helmet - it is mil-spec for HAHO and HALO jumps :)
Of course it also has the headset with microphone for your comms, a piccadelly rail for your light and front night vision mounting.
Quote from: krnlpanick on December 01, 2012, 08:57:54 PM
If CAP ever authorizes jumps this would be a pretty wicked jump helmet - it is mil-spec for HAHO and HALO jumps :)
Of course it also has the headset with microphone for your comms, a piccadelly Picatinny rail for your light and front night vision mounting.
FTFY.
FYI, military comm mics and headsets don't match up well with civilian comm panels, both connector-wise, and impedance-wise. Connectors are easy, impedance matching not so much.
Quote from: SarDragon on December 01, 2012, 09:10:58 PM
FTFY.
Thanks.
Quote from: SarDragon on December 01, 2012, 09:10:58 PM
FYI, military comm mics and headsets don't match up well with civilian comm panels, both connector-wise, and impedance-wise. Connectors are easy, impedance matching not so much.
There are fairly simple ways to alter impedance, doing it in a small form factor like that may be a little trickier.
^^That's a modified version of the Protec I want. Same thing plus a headset and paint job.