Bear Grylls Survival Series Fixed Blade Knife

Have you ever found yourself alone in the woods, far from the comforts of modern society? If you have you will wish that you had the Bear Grylls Survival Series Fixed Blade knife from Gerber.

This knife is an all in one survival machine, much like Bear himself.

It has a 4.8 inch fixed blade made from high carbon stainless steel.

The sheath is a masterpiece by itself with a built-in sharpener and waterproof holder for the included flint stick.        

A personal favorite about this knife is its ability to become a sturdy spear. The holes in the handle are strategically placed to allow it to be securely fastened to any sort of shaft. Though I have never found myself in any situation where I would need a spear, it is nice to know that I have the means if and when that day comes right?

One piece that has come in handy is the steel butt at the end of the handle. It is textured and fashioned to act like a hammer. Great idea, it works especially well because the handle is rubberized and provides perfect grip. You probably could not hammer a nail into a 2x4 with it, but it sure beats using a rock!

Bottom Line: Great knife, solid features, built by a trusted company, made in America.

I would pick one up if I were you. It would be a shame to be caught in a survival situation without such a tool.

-J

A new piece of gear joins the ranks

To pass my free moments I have been scouring the back alleys of craigslist in search of a mountain bike (as if I needed another hobby).

I think I do need another hobby, the best thing is that this is a hobby that I will be able to pursue in my current location. There are numerous mountain biking trails within a short distance of Ann Arbor (there may even be a few within city limits hush hush hey?) However that is not the point of this post.

While crawling on the old CR I stumbled upon a guy who is moving across the country and offering up loads of goodies for super cheap!

I was lured in by some Azonic Fusion pedals for the commuter. (They will be great for wet weather riding)

However when I got there he also had a sweet "weatherproof duffel bag. The price was right so I picked it up.

Truth be told it is a little smaller than I was looking for, but surprisingly roomy.

Don't get me wrong, it is not a waterproof beast like the iconic North Face Duffel, however I think it will be a solid bag for the kinds of things that I do now. I am especially excited to use it in my kayak to keep my stuff out  of harms way from splashes and the normal water that somehow makes its way into my hull, though I have a skirt, through the process of getting in and out.

All in all, I am happy with my purchases, and I cannot wait to take this new stuff out and give it a try.

Remember: looking on craigslist can be very rewarding!

-J