Story by Joshua Swanagon, Photos by Manufacturers
If you are anything like me your significant other has a very hard time shopping for you. It’s not that we are picky, just that we have very specific tastes.
Although the list below is far from comprehensive, I went ahead and assembled some products that are a good starting point when shopping for the knife/gear/outdoors enthusiast in your life. There are a lot of great products on the market that will excite and surprise your gear hound and this list is a great start down the rabbit hole.
As with most products I am providing the MSRP and a link to the manufacturer website, so you can dig deeper for more information. However, with enough searching you can find most of the products below for cheaper than the MSRP.
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TOPS Knives 208 CLIPPER
Blade Material: CPM S35VnBlade Length: 2.25 inchesOverall Length: 6.13 inchesClosed Length: 5.0 inchesBlade Thickness: .090 inchWeight: 4.7 ouncesHandle Material: OD Green G10Lock Type: FrictionMSRP: $230.00
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5.11 Tactical Talon Fixed
Blade Material: D2Blade Length: 2.70 inchesOverall Length: 7.10 inchesBlade Thickness: .160 inchWeight: NEED TO WEIGHHandle Material: Translucent FRNMSRP: $64.79
Spartan Blades SHF 3.25
Blade Material: CPM S45VN Stainless SteelBlade Length: 3.25 inchesOverall Length: 7.125 inchesClosed Length: 3.875 inchesBlade Thickness: .125 inchWeight: 2.9 ouncesHandle Material: Bead Blasted 6Al4V TitaniumLock Type: Frame LockMSRP: $395.00
Prometheus Design Werx Ti-SAK Scales
Materials:6AL-4V Titanium316 Stainless Steel Machine Screws
Approx. Dimensions:Height: 91mmWidth: 18.03mm Tapers to 20.06mmThickness: 3.9mm
Features:Fully Shaped and Contoured Titanium5 Handle FullersTitanium Biller Pocket ClipStandard 3 Hole Pattern Allows for Other After
Approx. Weight:1.46oz
Market Pocket ClipsSlot for Factory Pen AccessorySlot for Factory TweezersSlot for Factory ToothpickSlot for Factory Stick PinPDW Laser Mark
MSRP: $99.00
Victorinox Climber Wood for You Special Edition 2020
Toolslarge bladesmall bladecan openerscrewdriver 3 mmbottle openerscrewdriver 6 mmwire stripperreamer, punch and sewing awlcorkscrewmini screwdriverscissorsmultipurpose hookkey ring
MSRP: $59.99
DimensionsHeight: 0.7 inNet weight: 3 oz
DetailsBlade lockable: NoOne hand blade: No
Work Sharp Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?Tri-Brasive(TM) Sharpening Stone: 320 & 600 Grit Diamond, Fine CeramicAngle Adjustable Sharpening ChassisBenchtop Sharpening BaseKnife ClampSharpening Slide RodMSRP: $59.95
Halfbreed Blades TBP-01 Tactical Pen
Description: Tactical Bolt PenAction: Retractable BoltFinish Pen Body: AnodizedFinish Pocket Clip: PVDInk Cartridge: Contains Fisher Space Pen Pressurized Ink Cartridge.Carry: PocketMaterial: Aluminum (6061-T6)Pocket Clip: Stainless SteelGlass Breaker: Tungsten Carbide
Diameter: 0.56” (14.30mm)Overall Length: 5.98” (151.95mm)Overall Weight: 1.96oz. (55.8g)MSRP: $100.00
Mechtorch Gen 2
Flashlight SpecificationsLEDs: 3X Nichia Natural White 219CT 5700K LEDs (Made in Japan) mounted on copper PCBLens: Carclo 10507 LED Clear OpticGlass: Hardened dual AR coated, 99% transmittance Japanese glass from NikonGreen GID Gasket included (Glow in the dark)Driver: DrJones H17Fx FET DriverWaterproof: IPX7 ratedBattery: Single Efest 18350 (included)Dual springs, shockproof suspension designOutput: Maximum 1,300 Lumens
Pocket Clip: 3D CNC machined titanium pocket clipExtra: 16 Tritium Vial slots (Tritium Vials NOT included) Size: 1.5mm OD x 6mm LongDesigned and assembled in the USA
DimensionsImperial: W 1.12 x L 3.38 x H 1.06 inchesMetric: W 28.5MM x L 85.8MM x H 27MMWeight: 4.0 OZ with battery inside (113 gram)
MSRP: $224.95 – $259.95
Reactor Watches Gamma 2 Stainless
Weight: N/ACase Material: StainlessBand: Stainless BraceletDepth Rating: Individually depth tested to 300 M / 990 ft.Movement: Swiss quartz with dateIllumination: Superluminova dial markings and handsCase Size: 45.5mmCase Thickness: 13.8mmWeight: 200 gramsWidth at Lug: 28mmWidth at Clasp: 22mm
MSRP: $450.00 – $500.00
Wazoo Survival Gear Patch Cache Cap
MaterialRipstop nylonTear and abrasion resistantLightweight
Pockets3 in main dome of hat1 hook & loop closure middle of brim2 narrow slot pockets along edge of brim
MSRP: $30.00
AdjustabilityStrap back with hook & loop fastener
Yellow Birch Outfitters PocKit Pro
Material: 1000D Cordura nylonStitching: Mil-Spec Nylon #69Edged: Mil-Spec tapeWidth: 4 inchesHeight: 6 inchesZipper and Pull: YKK #5
MSRP: $34.99 – $49.99
Silent Pocket Privacy Starter Kit
Medium Black Faraday Phone SleeveInternal use dimensions: 7.48 x 4.52 inchesUp to iPhone 11 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S10+, Google Pixel 4 XLExternal dimensions: 8.4 x 4.75 x .75 inchesWeight: .21 pound
Privacy Stickers1 sheet of 10 camera covers
Extra Small Black Key Fob Guard
Medium Black Faraday Phone SleevePatented Faraday cage with Multishield™ and magnetic closure. 100 dB+ Blocks Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID, NFC, Key Fob.400 Denier Weatherproof Nylon
Extra Small Black Key Fob GuardBlocks ALL signals too and from your keyless remote.
MSRP: $85.00
5.11 RUSH100
28.5 H x 11.0 L x 10.25 inches3661 cubic inch / 60-liters total capacityTorso Heights: 17 inches -21 inchesS/M Belt: 30 – 36 inches HipL/XL Belt: 35 – 45 inches HipWeight: 2.6 Kilograms
MSRP: $187.49
Hill People Gear Original Kit Bag V2
Weight: 1.00 poundLength: 2.50 inchesWidth: 11.50 inchesHeight: 7.50 inchesConstruction: 500dQuick access concealed pistol compartment
MSRP: $125.00
Tuff Possum Gear Simple ‘Sack Haversack
Weight: Just under 7 ouncesLength: 14 inchesHeight: 11 inchesConstruction: 1000d CorduraStrap: 52 x 1.5 inchesSingle main compartment
MSRP: $54.00
Grayl GeoPress Purifier
Capacity: 24 ounces (710 ml)Weight: 15.9 ounces (450 g)Height: 10.4 inches (26.5 cm)Diameter (at base): 3.4 inches (8.6 cm)Active Technology: ion exchange, ultra-powdered activated carbonFast Flow Rate: 8 seconds per 24oz (5 liters/minute)Removes: waterborne pathogens (99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.9% of protozoan cysts), including Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, Norovirus, Giardiasis, Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, Cholera, Salmonella, Dysentery and moreCartridge lifespan: rated for 350 cycles (65 gal. / 250L)
MSRP: $89.95
Exotac fireROD XL
Tinder CapsuleHeavy Duty Repair Tape½ inch Ferrocerium RodAnodized Aluminum Body
MSRP: $59.95
Zenbivy Light Bed
Regular:1 lb 6 ounces78 x 54 inches
Large:1 lb 10 ounces86 x 58 inches
XL:1 pound 14 ounces90 x 64 inches
MATERIALSDown: 800 fill-power HyperDRY™ fluorocarbon free water-resistant 90/10 duck downShell: 20d Nylon Taffeta, coating-free, 380T, cire, fluorocarbon-free DWR, 36g/m2Clips: Nifco HND5L, HND7
MSRP: $259.00
Kelty Cosmic Synthetic 0
RegularISO Temp Rating (Comfort): 18°ISO Temp Rating (Limit): 5°Fits to: 6 feetLength: 78 inchesShoulder Width: 31 inchesFill Weight: 55 ouncesTotal Weight: 4 pounds 6 ouncesStuffed Size: 17 x 11 inches
LongISO Temp Rating (Comfort): 18°ISO Temp Rating (Limit): 5°Fits to: 6 feet 6 inchesLength: 84 inchesShoulder Width: 32 inchesFill Weight: 60 ouncesTotal Weight: 4 pounds 11 ouncesStuffed Size: 17 x 11 inches
MSRP: $119.95 – $129.95
101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods
CHAPTERSFire SkillsShelter SkillsKnife SkillsCordage SkillsIllumination SkillsNavigation SkillsSignaling and Communication SkillsFirst-Aid and Trauma SkillsWater SkillsFood-Gathering SkillsPages: 208
MSRP: $21.99
Lester River Bushcraft Wool Vest
Shell: 100% preshrunk wool (care for at home)Interior Pockets: nylon and poly cottonConstruction: HandmadeMade In: Duluth, Minnesota USA.Durable, Rugged, Outdoor Vest Built to Last
MSRP: $195.00
Yoyito Handline Fishing Kit
IncludesYoyito Handline Reel: Ultra-compact gold anodized aluminumPremium Fishing Line: 20- or 30-pound tournament grade monofilamentFishing Hooks: 12 totalWeights/Sinkers: 6 totalSwivels: 4 medium barrelCarrying Pouch: 1 reel/kit carrying pouch with PAL webbing for MOLLE attachment and two inside pockets
JetBoil Flash Cooking System
Weight: 13.1 ounces / 371 g (System weight excludes fuel stabilizer)Power: 9000 BTU/h / 2.6 kWVolume: 1 Liter TallCooking Type: Fast BoilFuel Regulator: NoGroup Size: 1-2 PeopleBoil Time: 100sec per .5 liter (avg. over life of JetPower can)Water Boiled: 10 liters per 100g JetPower CanIgnition Type: Push ButtonDimensions (Packed): 4.1 x 7.1 inches (104 mm x 180 mm)
MSRP: $109.95
TOPS Knives Mini Sling
Width: 1.750 inchesOverall Length: 3.50 inchesFork Length: 1.25 inchesFork Gap: 1.0 inchThickness: .13 inchHandle Material: Tan Canvas MicartaWeight: 1.3 ouncesWeight w/ Sheath: 3.2 ouncesSheath Included: YesSheath Material: Brown Leather
MSRP: $80.00
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Joshua Swanagon has studied survival in both urban and wilderness environments in Colorado and Michigan for most of his life, while also adding experience in harsher terrains abroad. He utilizes his experience and years of diverse martial arts and combatives training and real world application as a self-defense/combatives instructor, published freelance writer and Field Editor for various magazines in the fields of knives, survival, self-defense and tactical subject matters. Joshua also brings with him his years of experience as Editor of, and Subject Matter Expert for, Knives Illustrated Magazine.
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