d.light Solar LED Lanterns
I like lights, as frequent Shooting Reviews readers know. Dependable portable lights are especially important for hunters, campers, and during emergencies that lead to power outages. I also like solar power, as the efficiency of solar cells has dramatically increased in recent year, fortunately paralleling the development of bright and energy-efficient LED lights. I was actually searching for small solar panels to charge portable electric devices such as iPhones and Android when I discovered d.lights. d.light is … Read entire article »
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eGear Pico and Jolt Personal LEDs
eGear is a company that has been making lights for about fifteen years. Their Pico is a tiny keychain-sized light that they describe as a “zipper light”. The Pico has an attached miniature carabiner that can be snapped onto keys or a zipper. I have several friends who are enthusiastic Pico owners, so I bought one from the local Military Clothing and Sales store for $6.95. The Pico uses four LR41 watch batteries mounted in a carrier. … Read entire article »
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Mechanix Gloves: Armor For Your Hands
Protective gear for warfighters is continually evolving, but the need to keep fighter’s hands safe has been recognized for a long time. US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan wear gloves to protect against sharps, hot weapons’ barrels, and especially the sudden searing heat of detonating improvised explosive devices. Gloves for shooters are always tradeoffs. Adding additional layers of material gives the wearer more protection at the cost of flexibility. Some materials like Nomex have great … Read entire article »
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