Mystery Ranch Hip Monkey - Review

Mystery Ranch Hip Monkey - Review

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Link : http://www.mysteryranch.com/hip-monkey-2

Color : A number of different colors including coyote, gray, camo, etc.

Size :

Volume: 500 cu in (8.2l)

Weight: 13 oz (37 g)

Dimensions: 9.5"x12"x5" (24x30x13cm)

Weight : 13oz

Materials : YKK zippers, duraflex buckles, some sort of nylon.  It’s likely a cordura, possibly 500d.  Either way it’s built tough and the quality is excellent.

Price: $59.00

The Hip Monkey's exterior is deceptively trim, but it can easily swallow an extra layer, phone, water bottle, keys, wallet, thermos, etc. It accommodates up to six folf discs or even a six pack of bottles. The waistbelt is designed for an efficient fit whether on the hips or diagonally over the shoulder.

3 pockets

 key clip

Specially designed waistbelt for carry around the hips or over the shoulder

Compressions Straps

Perfect size for 1-2L of water, snacks/lunch, wallet, cellphone, maybe a small jacket.

Suggestions :

1 Add strap keepers so that once adjusted the left over material doesn’t flap all over the place.

Screwpop - Ron's Utility Knife 2.0 - Review

Up for review today is the Ron's Utility Knife 2.0 by Screwpop.

Link : http://www.screwpoptool.com/utility-knife.html

Price : $6.95

For ultralight backpackers, carrying razor blades instead of knives is fairly common; for myself, I will always carrying a knife but I do like to carry a razor blade in reserve just in case.

I like having a razor for just in case situations.  As a backup if something happens to my knife or for situations where i need a finer edges.

Utility Holder: Stainless Steel w/ Brass Eyelet

Blade: Tool Steel 2 or 4 step blades

Size - 3/16" x 13/16” x 3 1/8”

Weight - 0.8oz (w/ blade)

Blade Catch: Neodymium Magnet

Slimmest and most compact design of its kind on the planet

Uses standard utility blades (2 or 4 notched) and allows up to four controlled depths of cuts.

Strong neodymium magnet serves as a blade stop and catch.

One-handed operation is possible!

Can attach to keyrings, carabiner clips, etc.

Kifaru 500D Pullouts - Preview

Today up for preview are the Kifaru 500D Pullouts!
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Link : https://store.kifaru.net/500d-pullouts-p185.aspx

Colors : Coyote Brown, Foliage Green, Multicam, Highlander camo, mandrake camo, typhoon camo, black, and wolf gray

Materials : 500d Cordura, YKK zippers

Sizes : Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge, and Mega

5 Sizes.

Dimensions :

Small, : 8” x 5"
Medium, : 10” x 6"
Large, : 13.5” x 8"
xLarge, : 15” x 10"
Mega : 19” x 14”

Weight
Small, : 1.1oz
Medium, : 1.7oz
Large, : 2.1oz
xLarge, : 2.8oz
Mega : 4oz
Set of 4 (small - xlarge) : 7.7oz
Set of 5 (small - Mega) : 11.7oz

Prices: Can be purchased individually or in a set of 4 and of 5.

Small, : $12.00
Medium, : $13.00
Large, : $14.00
xLarge, : $15.00
Mega : $17.00
Set of 4 (small - xlarge) : $54.00
Set of 5 (small - Mega) : $71.00

These "grab-and-go" pouches have been quite popular because they let you easily organize permanent caches of gear that can be hung inside your pack, pocket or on a gear room wall. Rugged and incredibly lightweight with a full zipper for complete access.

These are all about organizing your gear.

Fire kit
courage kit
misc kit
rain kit
etc

If you are looking to save some weight, Kifaru offers a rid stop version of this pullouts and they are MUCH lighter in weight.  Check my channel for the video on those

Midnight at Lone Wolf : Military Surplus Overnight Adventure

This is Midnight at Lone Wolf : The Military Surplus Overnight Adventure.  I hope that you all enjoy it and of course, your feedback is appreciated.

Strength and Honor