gears & reviews

Gear & Reviews: Tested, Trusted, and Sometimes Cursed At

No fluff, no gimmicks. Just survival gear that actually earns its spot in my kit.

Gear & Reviews: Tested, Trusted, and Sometimes Cursed At

So, you’re looking for survival gear that won’t fold faster than a dollar-store lawn chair. Good call. Out here, “good enough” doesn’t cut it—it’s the difference between being found or becoming a Search & Rescue PowerPoint example.

This is the page where I dump the tools, packs, and pocket junk I’ve tested, abused, and occasionally cussed at in the woods. If it’s here, it either:

  • Survived my questionable field tests, or
  • Earned a permanent spot in my bug-out bag, glovebox, or EDC rotation.

Think of this page as your shortcut to the gear that actually works.

🧭 Navigation Gear

Because your phone is one dead battery away from betraying you.

Pro Tip: A compass doesn’t care if you dropped it in the creek. Try that with your iPhone.

🎒 Backpacks & Loadouts

If your bag can’t haul it, you’re just camping with a purse.

Field Lesson: I once overloaded a pack until it sounded like it was begging for mercy. Don’t be me. Choose smarter, not heavier.

🔦 Everyday Carry (EDC) Essentials

The little things that keep you alive—or at least make you look prepared.

Rule of Thumb: If it fits in your pocket and doesn’t break when you actually need it—it’s a keeper.

🚨 Featured Reviews

The gear that impressed me—or made me swear in the rain.

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(New posts show up here automatically as I test more gear—or break it trying.)

📝 Field Notes

Because some gear needs a warning label.

  • “Indestructible flashlight” cracked after a two-foot drop.
  • Backpack buckle broke while I was standing still. I wasn’t even moving. Impressive, really.
  • Cheap compasses don’t just point north—they point in all directions at once. Not ideal.

Spoiler: some didn’t make the cut.

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🏁 Final Word

This page stays evergreen—I’ll update it as new gear gets tested (or fails spectacularly). Bookmark it, check back often, and remember:

Bad gear makes for good stories, but great gear makes for survival.

⚡ Next Step: Head to Navigation Gear and start building your kit the smart way.