OneTigris MOLLE Tactical Ultimate Protection Three Layer Case for 4.7″ iPhone 6/6s with Kickstand

OneTigris MOLLE Tactical Ultimate Protection Three Layer Case for 4.7" iPhone 6/6s with Kickstand

• Designed for the 4.7 inch iPhone 6/6s
• 3-layer design, provides ultimate protection against bumps, scratches, and drops
• Soft silicone liner wrapped in a hard shell case that perfectly fits over the phone, and the MOLLE carapace prevents screen from scratches and cracking
• With a belt clip,the MOLLE carapace can be easily attached to a belt, vest or pack
• Retractable kickstand for hands-free media viewing

This Tactical iPhone 6s Case Special design & durable quality, giving your phone cool decoration and protection
Easy installation & quick attachment make it convenient to use
3-layer design offers dual protection for your phone.

Specification:
Material: Poly Carbonate&Silicone
Size: 6"*3"*1"

Package Content:
1 x OneTigris Tactical iPhone 6s Case

How To Attach Gear Using the MOLLE System

How To Attach Gear Using the MOLLE System

OneTigris Tactical ID Card Holder

OneTigris Tactical ID Card Holder

• DOUBLE SIDE (CAN BE USED ALONE) : One for badge holder with transparent plastic film; one for Credit Card Organizer with hard mesh (Micro-mesh card holders x 3, fit 2 credit cards each)
• PEN HOLDER: Elastic pen loop holds pens during conferences, etc. It may too big for a pencil, but work well for normally pen and marker
• MOLLE SYSTEM: 1" velcro belt-strap also fits MOLLE standard. At the same time, it can keep the credit cards from slipped off
• INCLUDED: matte black split ring for keys, lanyard, carabiners
• Size：5.1" L x 3.3" W (13 x 8.5 cm)

When I go hiking, camping, or possibly traveling around the country or world I prefer having my valuables around my neck and tucked into my shirt or jacket. It's better than having a bulky square wallet in one of your pants pockets. Anyone who hikes knows that when you take large steps going up hill or climbing onto a rock anything large in your pockets presses hard against your legs and restricts movement.

 With this neck lanyard you eliminate that problem. If you tuck your shirt in as well, even if the lanyard breaks your belongings will just fall into your shirt. LASTLY, the Velcro strip holds all your cards in the holster so they cannot fall out or get snagged and pulled out.

Material: Nylon

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OneTigris Dog Vest Harness

Made of soft tricot mesh fabric, good air permeability, make your dog very cool in summer Velcro panel down the back for adding unique patch Soft pad insert on the collar to make your dog comfortable MOLLE webbing for attachement of any MOLLE or MALICE-type pouches 5 size available to fit different dog Great for summer, make your dog cool. The harness has two handles on the back and front for attaching leash, but in order to avoid unnecessary break when use too much strength in special situations, it's still better to use dog collar to guide him/her. OneTigris Sportswear Dog Sizing Chart (Size/Inch) XS Chest Girth:14-20, Neck:8.5-11.8, Back Length:11, Width:10 S Chest Girth:15-21.5, Neck:9.2-12, Back Length:13, Width:11.2 M Chest Girth:16.5-27.5, Neck:11.5-15, Back Length:16, Width:13 L Chest Girth:18.5-36.5, Neck:14-18, Back Length:19 ,Width:14.9 XL Chest Girth:20.5-40.3, Neck:10.5-21.5, Back Length:21, Width:16.5 Customer reviews on OneTigris Dog Vest Harness Kenneth Shockley Just arrived in the mail today. I have been searching for a service dog vest for months and think I finally found one that is relatively inexpensive and will work great from my needs. I like the military style as I am a disable Marine. I have a 95lb large German Shepherd and I purchased the XL because the sizes weren’t clearly marked. I was worried about the length of the straps to go around his belly from looking at the sizes on the other brands. I read all of the reviews on this and saw that people buying the XL had 100lbs dogs, Thus why I chose the largest size available. After I got this in the mail, I found that the straps would fit around my dog twice. They gave plenty of length for a dog twice the size of mine. At this point I wish I had purchased the large and not xl because the length is just a tad too long on his back. It only took me minutes to adjust for the proper fit and we did a nice lap around the yard to see the comfort. He wore it for about 4 hours right out of the box without any signs of discomfort or disliking it. I live in the desert and it can reach temps of 120 in the summer and dont think I have to worry about him wearing this in the summer for long periods of time. it seems to breathe fine. Todays temps were in the high 70’s. From first reviews, it appears it will be a great investment of my $45 and my dog seems pretty happy also. I have added a few photos so you can get a better feel for what it looks like on the dog, the length, and materials. I have had this vest and used it daily for about 6 months now. I still use this daily and it is my preferred vest of choice for my dog. Only big concern is that the threading on the sides that holds the Velcro and the loops together is coming unraveled. I did hook a small 6 inch bag to the side of the vest and it was ripped off the first time my dog walked too close to the fence. The loop stitching came unraveled and the bag fell off. I have had to fix this by taking super glue on the back side and covering the stitching so the threading doesnt come loose. You cant tell that I modified the vest in any way, but it was still a pain that I needed to do this. Now I have a 3 inch hole in the velcro where the stitching came loose. I will need to go back and put some glue under the velcro to make it stay. If I dont the entire top velcro patch running across the top will eventually fall off. For the money I would buy again, with the understanding that I need to modify it right off the bat to make it more sturdy and last longer. I always figured that the buckles would be the part that fall apart or break first, but it has held wonderfully. I have lifted my dog off the ground many times and held him back from being aggressive without problems. considering the cost of a real vest, I would buy this again and just apply some super glue for $3 to keep the vest in good condition for a few years. Video Reviews on OneTigris Dog Vest Harness

OneTigris Upgraded Version Waist Pack Tactical 3 Ways Modular Deployment Compact Utility Carry Bag MOLLE Case Heavy Duty with Shoulder Strap

OneTigris Upgraded Version Waist Pack Tactical 3 Ways Modular Deployment Compact Utility Carry Bag MOLLE Case Heavy Duty with Shoulder Strap

Made of High-density Oxford fabric, light weight and durable

Upgraded version of the smaller one in our store

3 ways design, can be used as shoulder bag, waist pouch or handbag

Molle system pouchs can be attached freely

The main compartment 9x9x3.5 inch, a little extend to hold an iPad. One top and one front compartments. Two side pockets, each sized 7.5x2.75x1.5 inch. Many inner pockets

Product Description:

Your using experience is the first concern of OneTigris. For this pack, we receive most good feedback for its cool design and structural utility. We still working on upgrading for its durable and user-friendly. We appreciate you so much, all friend-like buyers.

Customer Reviews on OneTigris Upgraded Version Waist Pack Tactical 3 Ways Modular Deployment Compact Utility Carry Bag MOLLE Case Heavy Duty with Shoulder Strap

I ordered this bag along with another one from ebay. Both same type of bag just a difference in size. I was extremely disappointed when seller of this bag contacted me saying bag would take, what I considered to be an extended amount of time to get to me. I tried canceling but it had already shipped. Rick, their representative was extremely nice on his email and said I would be very pleased with the quality of the bag and that it was worth the wait. I would be very happy once I saw it. He was so genuine I couldn't even get mad. In the meantime the Ebay bag arrived and I immediately did not like. The quality was horrible and it was HUGE. Right away I started the return process. Then the bag arrived from One Tigris. I can honestly say I opened it, took a peak, literally and closed it back up. Wrote the email to return it. Rick responded very apologetic, showed immense empathy and asked if I would please ship to another customer in California since shipping back to China was not a good option and he would pay for the shipping. I couldn't even believe he said that! I thought, wow what service. I must admit, at this point I hadn't even realized they were in China. So I said I would and asked him to send the customers information. The next day he not only sent me the customers information but along with that he had already processed my refund! He had not included the shipping but said as soon as I had a figure he would reimburse me. Now, I got to be honest here.. I was blown away by this gesture. Here's the funny thing that happened next. Since I had opened the bag, I wanted to repack it the same way I had received it. So I took the bag out and truly looked at it. Well...I fell in love. This bag is everything and then some. The picture does not do it justice. The quality is unreal. Far superior than any other bag of its kind. Sooooo now I wanted to keep it! lol. I sent Rick an email asking if he could rebill me and if it wasn't too much of an inconvenience with his other customer. His response once again blew me away! He said he was very glad I had changed my mind but he was waiting for the other person to verify it was ok to wait before he would commit to letting me keep it!!! I could not believe how considerate this guy was! Talk about service. In the end it all worked out since I did receive and email from their team leader and he let me know that the customer could wait and in turn they had cancelled the refund and I could keep the bag. I've shared this lengthy story to let anyone who's looking at this bag know: ORDER IT WITH CONFIDENCE. BAG IS GREAT! But SELLER IS BETTER! I'll be buying more from them!

Get more: http://www.onetigris.com/product/onetigris-waist-pack-3-ways-modular-with-shoulder-strap/

OneTigris Cotton Canvas Dog Pack

OneTigris is a dog lover company, the original idea in producing dog equipment is remind not to forget your best friend. Let them still be your companion when you are outdoors. Did you ever go on a trip or adventure with your dog?
Come on, try it; you will have a great time!

Vintage in design but unique in fashionable appearance. Free wild style the dog pack is, can match your pet dog anytime and anywhere, not only a concrete expression of the concept of simple life, but also a natural manifestation of special temperament.
Consideration also has been given to the practical applicability, OneTigris Cotton Canvas Dog Pack is made of comfortable cotton canvas material, by which will not make your dog feel tired of wearing it and hurt fur. Come with OneTigris Dog Pack, it's hard for you to worry about how to carry food, water or some small EDC items, walking with your dog become so easy.
Fit for Alaskan, Samoyed, Shepherd, Su Mu, Golden, Tibetan mastiff etc.

OneTigris Cotton Canvas Dog Pack Product Description

Specifications of dog pack:

Material: Cotton Canvas

Structure: 2 main zipper pouch, 2 front pocket

Single Pouch Width: 7 inch

Single Pouch Length: 9.6 inch

Front Pocket Length: 7.7 inch

Front Pocket Width: 5.3 inch

Chest: 26.5-40.5 inch (with adjustable strap)

Note:

Please kindly allow for 1-2cm measurement error due to different measurement methods

The images may exist a little bit color difference due to camera and computer

For long-term using, hand wash with cold water and hang to dry is suggested

Customer Reviews for OneTigris Cotton Canvas Dog Pack　

Product Qualities

This is a very sturdy, well-made product. The canvas has some heft to it and is a nice heavy weight. No issues with the stitching. I like the oversize zipper pulls as well. It should serve well in winter with gloves on etc. Although we just got ours the other day, we've already put in about 10 miles with it in different types of terrain. We followed some washed out creek beds, went up and down steep embankments, through thick brush, hardwood stands, and open easy going trails. The pack excelled in all areas. The pack does not shift at all. It stays right where it should centered on his back. I will say this though, i had equal weight on both sides (canned goods).

Behavioral Benefits

My dog didn't exhibit any signs of discomfort, no tugging or pulling etc. He didn't even look back at it after the first 50 feet or so. In fact, he seemed more focused while wearing it and definitely became more of a follower. He is trained to walk on my left side and not to walk ahead of me but from time to time has a tenancy to become distracted and drift about a foot further than he should. He didn't need to be reminded one single time while wearing the pack. The affect of "having a job" produced a quite remarkable improvement in his focus.

Fit

My dog is an Airedale Terrier and is quite deep in the chest with a slim waist and a slender neck so i had some concerns as to whether or not it would fit correctly. The adjustment is maxed out on his waist and nearly maxed out on his chest. neck is fine. I wanted to add some photos with measurements for reference to help others that may be considering this pack. I know there are photos of a dog in the product page, but they don't tell you anything about the dog. My dog stands 24" at the shoulder and his chest is 29" in diameter measured across the shoulder blades and just behind his armpits. He weighs 56 lbs. He's only 2 and probably has some filling out to do, so the extra length on the straps is a good thing.

Final Thought

I use a martingale collar situated just behind the ears and jawline for all of our excursions, training sessions, etc. I did not use the ring on top of the pack the pack and truth be told, I wouldn't try to use this as a harness. I'd likely just buy a proper harness for that. We currently don't do any activities that require him to walk in front of me (scent tracking, sled pulling etc.). So we only tested it with him walking along side me. Bottom line, It's clearly designed to be a backpack, not a harness. For those interested in being dragged behind their dog by a harness, you may want to explore other products.

For more details about OneTigris Cotton Canvas Dog Pack: http://www.onetigris.com/product/onetigris-cotton-canvas-dog-pack-for-hiking-camping-traveling/　

OneTigris SNIPER Tactical EDC Water Bottle Pouch

OneTigris SNIPER Tactical EDC Water Bottle Pouch Description

• Just the right size for most 32oz Water Bottles. Nalgene Bottle fits great.Main compartment is 9.8" x 4" diameter.
• 6.3"x 3.9" Front pouch is perfect for coffee, tea, first aid, cell phone, and more
• Heavy duty MOLLE straps on back of pouch allow it to attach to other gear with PALS webbing or be worn on a belt.
• Velcro on front and on top to add your favorite moralle patch. Smooth operating, snag-free, oversized zippers with paracord pull.
• Ideal for hunting, hiking, camping, fishing, riding or travel.

Customer reviews on OneTigris SNIPER Tactical EDC Water Bottle Pouch:

"I had two of these, now I have 3. I selected this the one tigris water bottle holder the first time because it was one of the few that included a shoulder strap. This is a great water bottle holder. It is large enough to hold a tall insulated thermos water bottle (16 inches) and still comfortably close. What I really love is the versatility for carrying. There's the molle straps on the back so it can attach to any molle system or simply to your belt. Because of the molley webbing, if you attach it to your belt, you can do so at various heights. It also has a rather robust metal clip on the back which can be used to hang from a belt loop or attach to something else. The included nylon should strap is handy too, I use that if I'm giving it to one of the little ones that doesn't have a belt.

I've attached one of these to the side molle webbing on a backpack, which lets me access the water bottle without taking the pack off by comfortably reaching to my side. Because the holder is deep, I usually don't bother to zip the top closed...there's little danger of the water bottle falling out. I've attached another to the side of my laptop case using the molle straps. This is great at the airport. After going through security I can buy and drop a water bottle in there and free up one of my hands. It's also not bad for carrying a beer/soda can around at a fair on your belt to keep your hands free. Because its so tall, I've walked around with an open can in there without spilling any, though it does have a small grommeted hole in the bottom to let liquid out if it were to spill.

The pouch on the front is handy when I give this to one of my kids. They can put money or a small wallet in there to carry their cash. On a bike ride, it also fits a compact first-aid kit well. I also got some molle clips from one tigris. They fit nicely on these and add some additional versatility for attaching non-molle items to the front molle webbing.

So far, these things have held up really well. When the kids got them muddy I even ran them through the washing machine."

OneTigris SNIPER Tactical EDC Water Bottle Pouch Youtube video review

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OneTigris Tactical Dog Training Molle Vest Harness

OneTigris Tactical Dog Training Molle Vest Harness Specification:

• MOLLE on both side of the harness for use of any MOLLE or MALICE-type pouches, attached with magazine pouches, water bottles, food snacks, etc
• Velcro panel down the back for any patch furniture
• Grid design lining for breathability. Soft pad insert on the collar to prevent chafing on your dog's neck
• Two carry handles are attached to both the front and back of the harness and has two attachment points for a leash
• 5 Size available, fit dog's Shoulder to back leg lengths 28.5cm to 54cm

Customer review on OneTigris Tactical Dog Training Molle Vest Harness

Does your wife make you walk a dog that is the size of a glorified hamster? Does your dog constantly get picked on and beat up at the dog park? Or is your dog a 150 pound wolf you rescued as a pup from the wild after fighting off hordes of lawless poachers? Whatever dog you own, look no further for an absolute necessity to your K9's load-out!

What you are looking at here is an excellent deal on a Tactical dog vest to make your K9 partner just as awesome as you are for searching out tactical gear. Whether your K9 partner is a professional bomb sniffing dog or you just want your dog to be "da bomb" at the local dog park, then this vest is for you! Not only do you have a wide selection of colors to blend with environment and coat patterns, you have a plethora of sizing options to fit the smallest or breeds up to the largest of wolf-hybrids out there! Make sure to measure your dog well though, as I bought a size medium for my 38 pound lion-taming wolf thinking it would be a bit large, and it ended up fitting perfect. Buyer beware though, this vest has the ability to turn even the daintiest of teacup poodles into combat ready, pitbull-killing, wolfpack of one because the world cannot handle two, best K9 partner you ever had! If you think you can handle that, then read on. Otherwise, turn back now and resume searching out Martha Stewart dog costumes.

Now lets talk about construction. Is it made in America? Sadly no. Was it forged in Middle Earth deep in the fires of Mount Doom? Maybe... That is just how tough this puppy is (no pun intended). The chassis starts on a heavy duty nylon with a breathable mesh sewn underneath to keep your K9 cool when combat gets heated. Next you have PALS (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) sewn down the entire length of both sides. This gives you the ability to load down your beast with all sorts of necessities such as water pouches, spare magazines for your primary and secondary weapons, kibble for those overnight missions, hand grenades, med-kits, short wave radio, K9 cam to give HQ a visual of your AO, and so much more! Heck, you could probably attach a turret mounted UZI and have your trained squirrel ride your beast into battle! Next, on the middle of the vest are two heavy duty nylon grab handles, both forward and aft, for a handler to easily maneuver even the biggest of K9 breeds. Sewn in next to each of those grab handles are two hooks for leashing your beast in order to prevent any collateral damage when civilians are present. To finish off this awesome harness you have a wide heavy duty Velcro strip running the entire length of the vest to attach whatever patch furniture your little heart desires.

If you're still not convinced, think of it this way: If Rambo had a dog, his dog would have this vest!

Buy OneTigris Tactical Dog Training Molle Vest Harness: http://www.amazon.com/OneTigris-Tactical-Training-Molle-Harness/dp/B00PZWDMX0/

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The Most Common Turkey Calling Mistakes to Avoid

A buddy of mine has a saying when we are introducing a new hunter to wild turkey hunting. He tells them, “We are turkey hunting experts. We have made every mistake in the book at least twice.”

Where we grew up, the reintroduction of wild turkeys was relatively recent; we weren’t brought up in a turkey-rich environment, with centuries of hunting tactics and tradition under our turkey vests. We learned the ropes by reading books and magazine articles and trial and error. Lots of error.

Mistake Number 1: Getting Busted

The temptation to get closer to a gobbling bird can be overwhelming. It doesn’t matter if you roosted the bird the evening before, struck him on the roost, or after fly down. You want to close the distance and see that gobbler!

The problem is the terrain and thickness of the woods can distort the distance between you and the bird. Getting busted can be avoided with pre-season scouting so you know intimately the lay of the land you hunt.

Roosting a bird can give you a gauge as to how close you can creep in and set up. After a few failed attempts in various scenarios you get a sense of what that distance should be.

But always set up further than you want to. The bottom line is that if you can hear a bird gobble, no matter how far away, that bird can hear your calls and can be worked. For instance, I was calling to two strutting gobblers in a small clearing below the trail I was set up on.

While calling to these Toms I heard a distant gobble behind me that sounded miles away. I ignored it and remained fixated on the birds in front of me. All of the sudden that far-off bird gobbled less than 20 yards behind me and I almost dropped my shotgun.

Mistake Number 2: Calling Too Much or Not EnoughThe temptation to use our calls to get a hot gobbler to go off is irresistible.

Often when you keep hammering on the calls to hear that gobble the bird hangs up. It’s quite content to answer your calls hundreds of times if that’s what you want to hear, but it’s not budging. Put the calls away and use an underutilized call: Silence.

Chances are good that bird will become curious about what happened to the hen that he was serenading. Give it time, and after a good 10 minutes let out a light yelp. If he doesn’t answer, give it some more time: gobblers often commit silently.

But if he hammers back at you at the same distance, it’s time to move to a different angle, which may break him, or find a more cooperative bird.

Some new hunters are led to believe you need to be a champion caller to kill a wild turkey, so they do little squeaks and hope they don’t scare away a Gobbler. You may need to be pretty good caller to bring in a woods-wise tom 4 years old, but 2- and even 3-year-old birds can be quite cooperative.

Keep it simple at first. Push pin calls have buried a load of turkeys, and it’s not hard to make decent yelps scratching a slate or working a box call. Diaphragm mouth calls have a reputation of being hard to master. Trim off as much of the tape surrounding the latex membrane and frame as needed and start squawking.

I once “called” a gobbling 2-year-old across a road when my truck door squeaked. True story.

Camp Fire vs. Survival Fire vs. Cooking Fire

Over the years I have seen a great deal of confusion between a camp fire, cooking fire and a survival fire. Main Stream Survival Media (Survival TV Shows) have shown us camp fires and cooking fires and portrayed them as fires fit to be survival fires. Another major discrepancy I see on these shows is the amount of firewood gathered/collected to last an entire night. I always seem to calculate how long their wood pile will last in my head and I can never reach more than an hour or two of substantial fire. I have been a long time…

Over the years I have seen a great deal of confusion between a camp fire, cooking fire and a survival fire. Main Stream Survival Media (Survival TV Shows) have shown us camp fires and cooking fires and portrayed them as fires fit to be survival fires. Another major discrepancy I see on these shows is the amount of firewood gathered/collected to last an entire night. I always seem to calculate how long their wood pile will last in my head and I can never reach more than an hour or two of substantial fire. I have been a long time advocate of tarp based shelters for lightweight backpacking and minimalist survival as I believe you have to be mobile to survive and you simply will not have the calories to survive if you build a debris shelter each night in which you survive. This leaves a Militarily causality blanket or a survival blanket as one of the few lightweight shelter options that you can always keep on your person as part of your 5 C’s of survivability EDC.

Survival Fire/Long Fire:

Notice the length of an survival fire is at a minimum the length of your head to waist to ensure core body warmth and this fire should never be allowed to die down to just coals but should have at least 1′ flames to ensure your warmth through even the coldest night. Ideally a survival fire should be the entire length of your body to ensure maximum warmth (if it were the dead of winter I would make the same fire full length of my body and have flames roughly the height of the shelter). Notice that pile of wood to the rear of the fire, that amount of wood is more than I have ever seen on any survival show and that was just one of my three piles of wood to get me from 3am until daylight. I had a larger pile just out of frame opposite of shelter to act as a quasi wind break if needed and one by my body to be within arms reach so I could easily fuel the fire throughout the night. Quick tip for survival fires to increase your warmth throughout the night: assuming you are laying directly on the ground or on a pine limb bed you can start your fire initially where your bed will be located as you gather firewood for the night. Then you cover the coal bed with a small layer of dirt (1-2″) which will heat you from below as you get reflective heat from your shelter (in survival every advantage counts!). 

Cooking Fires:

1) There are several varieties of cooking fires and the one pictured above is one I use for boiling, remember boil over flame, cook over coals. The flame should nearly engulf the pot to ensure a quick boil, this fire would then be reduced to a very low flame that does not reach the bottom of the pot or merely a coal base to continue to cook soup after boiling. Firewood needed: mix of hard and soft wood to get a strong fire base going and enough to keep a strong flame for a minimum of 15 minutes (normal boil time for an 8 qt. pot).

2) Strong coal base (hardwoods burnt down) on the sides of the fire with a low and slow flame in the center (using dense hardwoods). This is my multipurpose cooking fire in which I use the center of the fire to slow cook soups (great for venison chilli) and the exterior coal base to cook breads or anything that requires slow cooking. Firewood needed: softwoods to get the fire going and 4-6 arm sized logs to build a strong coal base  and an additional two logs and a few smaller sticks (finger sized) to keep flame in the center if needed.

3) The Dakota Fire Pit/Hole: This cooking fire is extremely effective when you only have a very limited amount of firewood to deal with. With this fire one can easily cook an entire meal with on wrist sized stick that is roughly 6′ long. A true one stick fire, to utilize the bark for a birds nest for fire starting, batoned sticks down to finger sized sticks and feed as needed to fuel your fire. This is a very efficient fire so don’t allow the flame above the level of the ground to allow for the best cooking environment possible.

4) Swedish Torch: See My Review of this Fire Method Here (LINK). As some of you may know I’m not a huge fan of this method with out a chain saw and I don’t carry a chain saw with me into the woods so this method of cooking is rarely used by me. It is fairly effective once you get the fire going and is a sort of upside down fire that seems to work best for larger bush pots (after about 30 minutes anything bottle sized will simply tip over as there isn’t enough support for such a small surface area). I personally chalk it up to a campground or base camp fire where you want to impress someone with a camp trick, but hundreds of people love this method, I guess I’m just a little too attached to my tripod cooking method when in the woods.

Camp Fire:

This is what I see the most of on survival TV shows a mid-sized fire with little to no reserve wood to continue the fire once the base burns down. This is the type of fire that you roast a marshmallow over or cook a hot dog on yet at the same time this fire can easily evolve into a long fire or into a cooking fire once a coal bed is established.  This fire basically consists of softwood and hard wood mixed together (think tepee of softwood with a log cabin of hard woods around it or an upside down fire) and is usually a fire lay that is roughly knee height. Reserve fire wood for this type of fire would be minimal hard wood to help extend the fire an hour or two in case conversations abound.

Today’s survival media has provided us with a misguided sense of what a survival fire is and what it takes to maintain one. In all of the “survival” TV show’s I have watched I have yet to see anyone truly explain a long fire/survival fire or the fire requirement of this type of fire without the ability to cut substantial fire wood (i.e. no available ave or substantial belt knife). So I thought I would create this post to right the wrongs I believe have been done to those who unfortunately learn from survival TV. So please remember a survival fire is a big fire that is at least as long as your torso and you can never have enough fire wood. Once you have a pile of sticks you pick up off the ground that is to your waist take a breath and then realize you need at least one or two more piles that size to make it through the night warm! So survival fire rules to live by: 1) big fire=survival fire; 2) you never have enough fire wood; 3) if you can cheat in a survival situation do it, Mother nature never fights fair! (i.e. hot coals buried under your bed); 4) If you can make a more substantial shelter to control your core temperature better by all means take that advantage.

OneTigris Waist Pack - Surprisingly awesome!

Hey EDC-ers! Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm excited to join this amazing community.

So I just purchased a OneTigris waist pack, essentially a Maxped Proteus clone. I was a little wary, considering I know nothing of the company, and it was coming from China, but I could not be happier with my choice.



I was looking for a waist pack that could be worn multiple ways (waist, shoulder, MOLLE), that could fit what I needed on a daily basis for work and play in as small a package as possible. I was looking seriously at the Proteus, but the price tag kept me at bay. The OneTigris then came across my path, and I figured "Hey...if it sucks, I'm only out 30 bucks". When I got the back in and packed it, all I could say was "HOLY CRAP!!" This sucker can pack it in!

The stitching looks well done, and it feels solid. The 1000d nylon feels sturdy and hearty, like it'll last a good long while. I can't speak to the strength in the field/bush, but for my purposes (work, around town), it'll do just fine. The zippers, while they don't say YKK, feel as such. They glide smoothly along the teeth. It'll take some breaking in to get the shape of the pack just right, but overall I'm impressed by the quality.



The load out I can fit in this thing is ridiculous compared to my expectations.
(certain items removed as I'm at work and currently using them)



Main pocket: iPad Mini in Apple Smart Case, PS Vita in a thin pouch, Moleskine large Volant, Moleskine small journal, checkbook, Word notebook, Kindle, Oakley Bullet eyeglass case.



Front pouch: Anker Astro e5 external battery, lightning cable, micro USB cable, pens, Smith & Wesson pocket knife, mini screwdriver with bits, USB charging block (and still room for more).

Side pockets can fit plenty (i.e. large vape box mod with tank attached, iPhone 6 in slim case). Not as much MOLLE attachments on this as I would have liked, but again...I wanted small. I'll be ordering the bigger size (Sabercat clone) for my pouches to attach. The weight is very minimal, feels very comfortable on the hip loaded out (although I use the carry handle more).



All in all, I can only recommend this pack to anyone looking for a solid waist pack for EDC, but doesn't want to jump in with both feet in the pricey Maxped pool. Honestly the biggest deciding factor for me was the excellent attention paid to customer service. I posted a question on the OneTigris Facebook page, and within minutes had one of the heads of the company friend me and send me a message. He continued to speak with me over a few days, answering any questions I had prior to purchase. Post purchase he continued to thank me for my business, and thanked me for the review I left on the Amazon page. Apparently once a month they choose 2 reviews as the best, and completely refund the price of the purchase. To me, that beats out any other company and they have my business for life.

I get the sense they are a young company, and are still working on products and designs. I'm excited to see what they produce in the future!

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MAKE A PLASTIC BOTTLE FISHING TRAP

In a survival situation, every little bit of food you can procure adds to your chances of staying alive. If you’re in an area with fish, one of these small pop bottle funnel traps can be a great way to catch small minnows for either bait, or food if conditions are really bad.

I’ve been using these types of minnow traps for as long as I can remember. They are a great way to catch bait, and are supper simple to make. They’re also pretty much free, and a great way to recycle those old water bottles.

HOW TO MAKE THE PLASTIC BOTTLE FISH TRAP

• With a Sharp Knife, carefully cut off the top of the pop bottle (as shown above). You can use pretty much any kind of plastic water bottle to make this type of trap.
• Shove the head or cone of the bottle into the body of the bottle. To further secure the head, you can poke a couple holes through the cone and use a bit of fishing line to tie the sections together.
• Throw in a couple small rocks to anchor the bottle to the bottom, poke a couple small holes in the bottle, and then add some small scraps of bait or small insects to attract the fish.
• Place the bottle in some shallow water, and secure it with some line. Once the fish swim through the funnel, they will not be able to swim back out.
• The more of these you can set, the better chances you have of catching something substantial enough to sustain you.

 EXAMPLES OF PLASTIC BOTTLE FISHING TRAPS

HOW TO USE A FIRESTEEL

Ferrocerium Rods have earned quite a top level place in outdoor ventures. They bring nothing but advantages when carried and used in combination with natural materials for firelighting. They are very small, last for thousands of strikes and they produce very hot sparks at temperatures around 3,000 °F, which is clearly a great advantage no matter what the tinder. Despite how versatile and reliable these tools are they do require good technique and an understanding of the natural tinders your using. Identifying and preparation of natural materials to use with your Ferrocerium Rods is required always.

Some key things to know

Other names for a Ferrocerium Rod is Firesteel, Ferro Rod and Metal Match.

Ferrocerium is a combination of metals that have pyrophoric property’s. This means that they spontaneously ignite in trace amounts when exposed to oxygen or even moisture. Scraping the rod creates heat from friction and releases small fragments of metal which burst into flames at an incredibly high temperature. Its important to note that Ferrocerium Rods come in different composites, Iron Oxide levels can differ and a lower amount will give characteristics of being soft and brittle while a higher Iron Oxide level with harden the Ferrocerium Rod more.

You will find that Ferrocerium Rods will behave differently depending on the hardness. Softer ones will require less pressure and speed to create fragments and sparks but will wear out quicker. harder Ferrocerium Rods will require a little more pressure to get those bigger chunks off for long burn times. Also if you scrape them slowly they often do not produce sparks which can bring its advantages allowing you to create a pile of dust prior to setting the whole thing on fire with the final strike! This is good for stubborn tinders or lighting candles.

Personally I prefer a softer Ferrocerium Rod as more control can be applied.

Some come attached to a large block of magnesium designed to be scraped and used with the Ferro Rod. I would avoid these as your better off with a larger Ferro Rod and no magnesium block.

A good one to buy commercially is the ‘Light My Fire Army 2.0‘ Ferro Rod as it has a good metal composite and will produce good sparks. It also comes with a small striker that has a good bevel on it so it will bite in and scrape away enough material. This particular Rod is of a softer composite and many techniques can be applied to it giving excellent control.

Ferro Rods normally come with a black coating so scrape some of it away till you see the metal underneath before using it. The scraper that you use will ultimately affect how it performs. If you scrape the rod with a smooth object nothing will happen because you’re not scraping away any of the material. Most Ferro Rod’s come with a small scraper and they will generally have a 90 degree sharp angle on them or a lip which will allow you to drag them at a 45 degree angle cutting into the rod creating friction and release a shower of sparks. If the spine of your knife has a sharp 90 degree angle on it you can use it to scrape the rod also.

The more you use a Ferro Rod and the more you practice with various materials the easier it will all become, many strikes become one or two before you have success. Once you start using them it wont be long before your buying Blank Rods from eBay and mounting them in antler, bone or wood to make your own.

OneTigris on The Bushcraft Show UK in 2015

OneTigris on The Bushcraft Show UK in 2015

OneTigris 34L Moudular Fast Tactical Assault Backpack DayPack for EDC Camping Hiking Traveling

At this time, OneTigris, a well-known outdoor products company, plans on releasing an backpack via amazon.  The backpack is called OneTigris 34L Moudular Fast Tactical Assault Backpack DayPack for EDC Camping Hiking Traveling. OneTigris is giving a chance for any journalist or media outlet to contact them if they would like to review the item.  There are a couple different prototypes that are available for reviewers.

OneTigris 34L Moudular Fast Tactical Assault Backpack DayPack for EDC Camping Hiking Traveling Specification:

• The pack offers a great amount of carrying space and is perfect for military as well as camping and hiking
• The modular molle system throughout the bag and shoulder strap to add on additional pouches & other tactical gear
• Made with adjustable padded straps, waist belt and padded back for max comfort
• Side pockets for quick access; have a partition for the water bag; external side compression straps
• Overall Size: 11.8in * 7.9in * 19.7in. Approx 34L (Only the backpack is included）

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How to Make a Paracord Bracelet: Blaze Bar Quick Deploy

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When you are in a survival situation, every second counts. This blaze bar paracord bracelet is designed to quickly deploy. How quick you ask? Under 20 seconds!

Follow this tutorial to make your very own blaze bar, quick deploy paracord bracelet and be at ease knowing you’re a little more ready for an emergency situation.

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How to make a paracord bracelet:

Blaze bar, quick deploy paracord survival bracelet:

Supplies you need:

• 13 ft of 550 Paracord (makes 8.5″ bracelet)
• 1/2 in side release buckle
• scissors
• lighter or matches

Supplies for the Blaze Bar Quick Deploy Paracord Bracelet

Step 1:

To get started, attach your paracord to one side of your buckle:

Fold your piece in half and thread it through the buckle.

Pull the ends through the loop you made and pull tight.

When you start your bracelet, it should look like this.

Step 2:

Attach the other buckle and size it to your wrist:

Thread the loose ends through the second buckle piece.

Pull the buckle up along the cord until you are at your desired bracelet length.

Loop the ends back up towards the first buckle.

Step 3:

Start weaving your bracelet:

Hold the ends so the left free strand is on the left side of the buckle and the right strand is on the right side.

Take the left strand around the front and loop it around all the pieces of paracord.

Pull it back to the left side.

Step 4:

Start with the strand on the left that is free hanging:

Starting with the left piece, thread it over the left core section.

Take it under the right core section.

Over the right free strand.

Now, take the right free strand. Keeping it under the left free strand – pull it over the right core section.

Underneath the left core section and up through the loop created by your left strand.

Pull to tighten.

Step 5:

Now, start the second section with the free strand on the right:

Now, starting with the right free strand – Pull it under the right core section.

Over the the left core section.

Underneath the left free strand.

Now, grabbing the left strand, pull it under the left core piece.

Over the right core piece.

Up, through the loop created by the right strand.

Push the weave up.

Pull the free strands in opposite directions to tighten.

Step 6:

Repeat step 4, starting with the left strand. Here’s a quick recap:

Left strand over and under.

Pull the right strand under the left.

Pull the right strand over the right core, under the left and up and through the left loop.

Tighten.

Step 7:

Repeat step 5, starting with the right strand. Here’s another quick recap:

Pull the right strand under the right core and over the left core piece.

Pull the left strand over the right strand, under the left core piece, over the right core piece and through the loop.

Tighten and repeat.

Step 8:

Continue to repeat steps 4 and 5 until you’ve reached the second buckle. Finish up by trimming the ends and sealing them with your lighter or matches.

Cut off the ends and use your lighter or matches to burn them.