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Hawk spending a lazy afternoon in Idaho lounging around in shiny ProS Extreme rain gear - Woof!

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Joto Universal Waterproof Phone Case

When you head to certain warmer locations in the world, you can be pretty sure a lot of your time is going to be spent in and around the crystal-clear waters that tempted you there in the first place. This of course means that if you want to document your vacation with selfies, videos, and photos as you swim, surf, and snorkel, you’re going to need shell out a bunch of cash for waterproof camera.…

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SealLine EcoSee Clear Dry Bags Will Protect Your Gear from the Elements

SealLine EcoSee Clear Dry Bags Will Protect Your Gear from the Elements

When you’re camping, hiking, or boating you need to keep your gear dry. Electronics and food cannot get wet under any circumstances. Clothing isn’t going to feel good if it’s damp or moist either. Most bags offer a thin layer of protection but in the pouring rain, or splashing water all bets are off. Ever been white water rafting? Everything – and we do mean everything – gets soaked. The SealLine…

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Freegrace Waterproof Waist Pouch for Storage

Freegrace Waterproof Waist Pouch for Storage

If you’re somewhere like Dumaguete in the Philippines you’re going to want to dive into that beautiful water! Sadly, while water activities are great, they aren’t ideal for modern electronics. Unless your smartphone has a water-resistant coating and/or a waterproof case, you don’t want to submerge it under the water. This can be both good and bad. Good because you get to enjoy what you’re doing…

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What's the Best Waterproof Gear for Camping?

Just because the weather report says your camping trip should be nice, doesn't mean the weather will listen.  Eventually, we all end up getting wet.  The only difference is, some of us come prepared, others don't.

Eventually, we all end up getting wet.  The only difference is, some of us come prepared, others don't.

That being said...

This is The Best Waterproof Gear for Camping

Fire Starter Flint

Matches and lighters are a "go to" choice for campers to get their fires and lanterns lit. But drop these in a puddle and you're screwed.  Get yourself a fire starter flint of any size. The good thing about a magnesium fire starter flint is that it's waterproof, and you can get thousands of uses from one flint. Even in wet conditions, you can use a fire steel to start a fire. The good news is, we add fire starters to a lot of our gear. Each of the following items comes fully stocked with a ferro rod inside.

Tactical Pen with Glassbreaker

First Aid Kit

Paracord Survival Bracelet

Credit Card Tool

Survival Grenade Fishing Kit

EDC Keychain with Pill Bottle

Portable Water Filter

Survival Folding Shovel

Using one of these spark throwers is pretty easy.  Hold the steel in one hand, then strike downward with a scraper. Try different angles until you find your sweet spot. Be sure you find enough natural tinder before you start.

Waterproof Dry Bag

Roll Top Dry Bags are often associated with boating, kayaking, and other water sports because of the fact that they can float on water. People use them so that if their phone or wallet goes overboard, it won't be ruined. If you are taking cash, electronics, or anything that needs to stay dry, you should add one of these.

10 in 1 EDC Survival Keychain and Pill Holder

The 10 in 1 survival keychain was meant to be an upgraded paracord grenade, but we took it a step further and added a waterproof pill container. A lot of people are taking daily medications or supplements.  But taking these with you can be a pain if you're bringing the entire pill bottle due to how bulky the containers are. Furthermore, using bags or containers that aren't waterproof is a good way to ruin your meds if rain gets to them.

Keep cash, pills, and vitamins at your side and dry at all times.

Survival Folding Shovel

You can use any shovel or entrenching tool, I choose a folding shovel because it can fit in your pack if you need to hike out to your camp site.  Arriving at a water soaked camp is rough, even if you found high ground. Use your shovel to dig trenches directing the flow of water away from your camp.  If you can keep the ground from puddling, it will dry a lot faster. You can also use it to build up barriers to keep water out.

Outdoor Rain Tarp

A tarp can be used in two ways. If the ground is already wet before you have set up your camp, then you can use a tarp as your foundation. You can use a second tarp to cover the outside of your tent. If you get soaked on a hike, you can hang a close line inside your tarp allowing your gear to dry.

Know the difference between Waterproof vs. water-resistant

We call a jacket “waterproof” when its water resistance is sufficient to keep out driving rain. Though companies disagree on test standards, you can trust that any gear that a major brand designates as “waterproof” can stand up to a serious squall.

Waterproof/breathable: This type of performance rainwear keeps rain from getting through to your skin, while also moving sweat back through to the outside world. If you’re planning any activity that gets limbs and lungs pumping, this is your kind of gear because both precipitation and perspiration can soak you.

Water-resistant: Also breathable, this is gear that can handle light rain for a brief time—windbreakers and featherweight jackets, for example. If precipitation lingers or starts coming down sideways, these won’t be up to the task. This is what our pop up tent is made out of. While it can repel water for a short time, it's best to waterproof it and use a tarp.

Waterproof/nonbreathable: Think rain slicker or emergency poncho. If you simply need to keep the rain out while sitting or standing around, this gear does just fine—and costs very little money. If you do any exertion, though, your rain slicker will be slick inside, too. And it won’t take much wind to make a poncho largely ineffective.

Waterproof Spray Your Gear

"Almost any surface you can think of you can put the coating on and it will never get wet," Stinner explained. "We've tested it with so many different objects and a bunch of different fluids to show what it can do."

Still, there are some objects that Rust-Oleum doesn't advise the solution be used on. Despite showing clothing in the videos, it doesn't recommend that people use the solution on clothing, though fabrics are fine. Additionally, while an iPhone is shown in a few user demonstration videos, the company doesn't suggest applying it to electronics right now.

Portable Rain Poncho

Now that we know the difference between waterproof and water resistance, a poncho is a must-have for any camping trip or bug out bag for that matter. Like the drybag, and tarp, the rain poncho will never absorb water.

If you have any additional survival hacks on how to stay dry in the rain, let me know.

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10 Must Have Everyday Carry Items For May

Spring Is Here (for most of us anyway) and it’s time for a EDC Gear Roundup!

Spring is one of those times of year when you just don’t know what the weather is going to throw at you from day to day (and even hourly). 

The weatherman almost never gets it right. 

What you pack in the morning might not help in the afternoon.

It’s Time To Think “Weatherproof EDC”

Having a solid weatherproof everyday carry means that you won’t be ducking for cover when the skies open up. It also means still having everything you need regardless of weather condition.

Weatherproofing your Everyday Carry

I was standing under a shop awning on Monday. I was already 10 minutes late for a meeting, but my laptop in the day bag wouldn’t make it if I stepped out into the downpour. I lit a cigarette and pulled out my phone to text the boss that I’d be delayed.

Since I had stopped two doors down from a coffee shop, I quickly hugged my day bag and made a dash for it.

I was pretty darn damp, but had successfully managed to keep the day bag pretty dry. A few moments under the hand dryer in the bathroom solved that issue as well.

Emerging from the bathroom, and still seeing sheets of rain pouring down, I sided up to the barista and ordered a double strong and then sat down to wait the rain out.

I decided it was time for a new blog post. While my phone was still saying that it was sunny out, versus what was actually happening out there gave me the idea to write this post all about spring, the weather and what items to carry.

1. Waterproofing Your Backpack

This is probably the single best thing you can do if you carry a backpack. Sure, you could just throw a trash bag over your bag, and I’ve seen it done, but how much nicer would it be to actually have a waterproof cover for your bag?

But It Was Only $5.99...

Yes, I ordered one. The Tub Waterproof Backpack Cover is a 300D nylon cover that when not in use, folds down to the size of a rolled up hand towel. When the skies open up, just reach in your bag, pull it out and wrap it over your backpack. There’s even a cinch to ensure that the cover doesn’t blow off. 

Keep in mind that the cover doesn’t protect against the water that seeps in between your pack and your back, so you’ll need to protect the gear inside anyway.

Price: $5.99 via Amazon.com

2. Keep yourself Dry Too...

This is also the biggest cold season. With the rain outside, I’d be lucky not to catch at least the sniffles, and this soaked cotton hoodie isn’t going to help.

Paradox Men's Waterproof Breathable Rain Jacket

Also easy to pack in your backpack, this rain jacket is also on order. I decided to get this one because I like style and don’t want to look like I’m either stand in the middle of the street with a cop poncho on, or get totally soaked without. The Paradox waterproof jacket is an 80/20 nylon/poly mix that also has a UPF 50 rating. It’s available in either blue or grey (I chose grey) and is perfect for days when you just don’t know what the weather is going to bring.

Price: $29 - $45 via Amazon

3. Protect The Valuables!

What’s the most expensive thing you carry? For me, it’s the 15″ Macbook. If that were to get wet, I’d be hard-pressed to replace it right away without reworking my monthly budget pretty hard. 

Rather than take a chance, I got a waterproof sleeve for the laptop so I wouldn’t have to worry about rain, snow or sleet.

Aqua Quest Storm 100% Waterproof Laptop Sleeves

Ranging is sizes for 13″ - 17″ laptops, the Aqua Quest Storm waterproof sleeves will protect your laptop fully against torrential rains (it’s still not let up outside. Bummer).

While these aren’t cheap, they’re still a lot less than buying a whole new laptop, so I sucked it up and put one of the red ones in to the Amazon cart.

It’s a 4.2 oz bag with a double ripstop, TPU lamination and cloth-welded seams. 

The top of the sleeve folds down a few times and velcro’s shut to prevent moisture from getting in.

Price: $35 via Amazon

4. Protect Your Phone! It’s Your Lifeline!

Your phone is almost more important than the laptop in many respects. Phones give us up to the second information, plus they are a great way to kill time with all the free games you can download, right?

iPhone/Android Drybag

I’ve tried waterproof cases before. I didn’t like them. Plus, 98% of the time, I didn’t need the extra waterproof protection anyway.

I found that having a small phone drybag was good enough. If it starts to rain or snow, just put the phone in the dry bag and carry on!

The one i linked to below and show in the picture above is the one that I have personally. I got it for the little compass and superior quality over the other dry bags I found.

Price $5.99 - $19.99 via Amazon

5. It Was The Infamous Case Of The Soggy Wallet

for some reason, wallets always seem to get soaked. Even when they’re tucked away in your back pocket.

While I still haven’t found a good solution for a permanent wallet that’s water proof, I just slip the wallet into either a ziplock freezer bag or in along with the phone in the dry bag. 

For many of us, it’s enough of an issue to mention here, and what I am currently doing to address the issue.

6. I Dropped My Flashlight In A Puddle And Laughed...

It was on purpose more than anything else. I wanted to see if the Microstream was truly waterproof. I wanted a light that could be just as reliable in the rain as it is in dry weather. 

So far, those cheap “tactical” flashlights that have “...fire” in the name have really disappointed me in the water resistance tests.

Streamlight 66318 MicroStream

Yup. that’s what I carry. It’s tried and true, and in the rain, it doesn’t flinch. The streamlight Microstream is only an on/off light. no bells, no whistles, no variable brightness settings. It just works

The Microstream takes either AAA or 10440 cells (I have both with me in the EDC) and is a very sturdy, solid light.

Streamlight 66318 MicroStream via Amazon - $17

7. It Slices, It Dices... And All In The Rain!

I have a bit of a knife collection. Not that many... just 63 in all.

Most knives are waterproof to begin with, so this is more of a personal preference.

I have found that knives with smooth handles can slip in your hand more easily in the rain. That’s why I’ve stayed away from those smooth ones.

Benchmade Griptilian Knife 551BK

The Benchmade Griptilian has a thicker, diamond cut grip. It’s much easier to hold on to, and feels solid in the hand. 

With it’s 154CM stainless steel blade and Ambidextrous thub studs, operation of this knife is a joy.

Price: $110 via Amazon

8. Honey... You Forgot To Stop At The Store???

Jotting notes is something that’s esential to me. I forget easily. Really Easy. It comes along with the A.D.D., I think.

Trying to write down notes on a normal scratch pad when the pad is soaked can be a challenge. No... It just sucks.

I have two different types of waterproof notebooks. Each has their purpose but both are equally important to me.

Hillman All Weather Notepads

I get these at Lowes for about $3 each. They’ve got 50 sheets per pad and for me, they’re great for quick notes. I carry one of these pads in my 5.11 cargo pockets all the time for quick jots and ideas.

Price: $2.99 via Lowe’s

Rite In The Rain Notebook

This is more of a serious notebook. It stays in my EDC. I usually pull it out for longer notes, quotes, diagrams and other things. These are where I keep the more permanent things - School phone number for my kids, My Boss’ cell number, etc... Even if my phone goes dead, I still have all the phone numbers and information I need.

Price: $8 via Amazon

9. Just Take An Umbrella...

That’s the easy answer, but for all of you that really think this is the way to go...

Genius Pack Micro Travel Umbrella

It collapses down to 6 inches! Put it in the side pocket of your bag and still have space left. One of the best umbrellas for its size, I think and well worth the reasonable price too.

Price: $30 via Amazon

10. Or How About A Waterproof Backpack?

So this is another answer, but finding a good waterproof backpack is expensive. Usually, you’ll find them more for camping, and it would seriously look odd for me to walk into the office like I was going to camp out all night there.

There recently has been a surge of all purpose, all weather backpacks that cater to the Everyday Carry crowd. For my budget, this is what I just got:

Victoriatourist V6002 Laptop Backpack

It wasn’t too expensive. In fact, it was one of the lowest priced backpacks out there that was touted as “Waterproof”. We’ll see how it does.

Its made of a 1680D ballistic nylon and is TSA friendly, so I won’t have issues going through security checkpoints either.

Price: $39.99 via Amazon

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