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Warrior West – Skratch Labs

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

You’ve probably heard me talk about the concept of the Warrior Athlete, so anytime I run across a product that helps our guys live a more healthy lifestyle I want to share it. Kurt Smith of KAS Enterprises usually shows me cool climbing gear from Metolius and Sterling Rope as well as introducing me to boots from Salewa. But this time, he had something a little different.

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Skratch Labs is a new hydration company from Boulder, Colorado created by three guys from the pro cycling community. They use all natural ingredients in order to help encourage hydration and replace those electrolytes lost during sweat. There’s no chemicals and the flavor isn’t overbearing. What’s more, the drink powders aren’t laden with calories. Mixed with 16 ounces of water, my bottle was only 80 calories and those came from cane sugar, not the refined stuff or worse yet, corn syrup. The pineapple was awesome and I also sampled some lemon lime. Both were smooth and didn’t leave an after taste. I’ll definitely be drinking more.

www.skratchlabs.com

Field Gourmet – Trail Bar Recipe from Hill People Gear

Monday, December 31st, 2012

Finally, something we can all sink our teeth into. This Trail Bar recipe comes from Hill People Gear. These folks don’t just create awesome backcountry living systems but they live the lifestyle that spawns their gear. Here’s the recipe:

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In one bowl, thoroughly mix the following ingredients:
2 cups of oats
1 cup of dried fruit (craisins, for example)
1 cup of sunflower seeds
1/2 cup of chocolate chips
2 scoops of whey protein powder

In a second bowl, thoroughly mix the following ingredients:
1/2 cup of honey
1/2 cup of peanut butter
2 eggs

Thoroughly mix the contents of the two bowls together

Grease an 8×8 baking pan and press the mixture into the pan

Let sit 10 minutes

Place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes

Let cool and cut into squares or rectangles or whatever suits your fancy

They’ll keep for at least a couple of weeks, and will do their job keeping you on the trail.

They’ve got lots of other free resources on their site. Be sure to visit them.

hillpeoplegear.com

Jetboil Sale at Extreme Outfitters

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

From now until Friday 12/21/12 or while supplies, when you purchase a minimum of $50 in addition to the MultiCam Jetboil Flash, and use discount code “JB5050”, you will receive $50 OFF your purchase. Only for a limited time and the code must be used to receive the discount.

www.extremeoutfitters.us/jetboilflashmulticam

Field Gourmet – Hot Can

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012


Visiting Wild River Outfitters today in Virginia Beach we ran across Hot Can. It’s a self-heating can of soup, coffee or hot chocolate. We picked up a few cans to try them out and thought we’d share our impressions.

First off, the instructions are simple, but like with any equipment, it’s best to figure out how to activate the thing when you aren’t freezing in the cold. For example, they tell you to turn it upside down and peel off the bottom label but you can easily push right through it to activate the heating element. Just shake it gently to mix everything up and once the indicator button changes color, you’re ready to go. When you flip it back over and remove the cap don’t toss it. You’ll want to replace it once you flip the soda can style opener so that you don’t burn your lips on the can. Admittedly, this was a little messy.

The sample was Cafe Latte but it really tasted more like mocha. Not sure what that was all about. Tasty, not unpleasant, but not what we were expecting. We’ve also got hot chocolate and tomato soup so we’ll let you know how those go on our next outing.

It’s worth keeping a couple around in the car during the winter or for other vehicle-borne ops. It’s kind of heavy to be carting around a premixed beverage with heater so I wouldn’t carry it in a pack. You’ll make better use of your fire making and water filter materials along with some coffee or bullion and a canteen cup. Lots more versatility there if you are living out of a pack.

They were $2.99 each so you are paying for expedience and convenience. Some will. Some won’t. Like I said. In a car during winter, it might be a welcome relief, absent a full survival kit.

Like other prepackaged self-heating ration items, Hot Can has its place. Check it out at hot-can.com.

American Kami Spork Pouch by OC Tactical

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

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OC Tactical has created the perfect storage companion for your American Kami Spork (or similar sized sports). Available in both Large and Small sizes this pouch is constructed with an outer layer of 2″ jacquard webbing and an inner layer of vinyl coated polyester. This is easy to clean and helps prevent the sharp edges or the spork from wearing through to the outside. Grommets located at the bottom on both the front and back side allow water and debris to drain out when cleaning and also increases airflow to keep the inside of the pouch dry. As far as I’m concerned, the only thing missing is MALICE clip compatibility.

stores.octactical.com/-strse-38/American-Kami-Spork-Pouch

OR – Jetboil

Saturday, August 4th, 2012

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Many of you may be familiar with the Jetboil line of portable cooking systems. They have just introduced a new version of the popular Flash stove with a genuine MultiCam neoprene cozy that goes around the vessel. Additionally, the shroud that houses the burner base is an OD color that matches the MultiCam quite well. The burner incorporates a piezo igniter. Finally, Jetboil pioneered the use the FluxRing, a heat exchanger technology that looks like a series of fins. It doubles the fuel efficiency of the Jetboil stove because it heats up so quickly. It also cools more quickly than other stoves as well.

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Weighing in at 14oz (without fuel), the entire kit and caboodle stores inside the vessel for transport.

www.JetBoil.com

OR – Nature’s Coffee Kettle

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

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Weighing in at less than 2 oz, Nature’s Coffee Kettle is simple to use. Just just add 4 cups (32 oz) of hot water and you get real brewed coffee. What is even cooler, is that you can replace the coffee pack with a fresh one. In addition to an organic and Colombian, hazelnut and blueberry coffee, they also offer hot chocolate, apple cider, black tea and even hot tomato soup! There’s also decaf if that’s what you are looking for.

This is great for use on a LP/OP, for LE surveillance or just out hunting with your buddies or tailgating.

www.naturescoffeekettle.com

Über Group to Rep Kill Cliff to Tactical Industry

Friday, July 20th, 2012

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While I was perusing the new Arc’teryx LEAF lineup yesterday with the Über SOF team I was tossed a can of Kill Cliff. I said, “Cool, I love this stuff. Too bad you can’t buy it anywhere around here. Did Baker stop by?” The reply surprised me. I was told that I’d be able to get it from GSS Gear here in the Tidewater and when I am in Fayetteville, I’d be able to get it from Grey Group. And, this is really awesome, that Über Group is now representing Kill Cliff in the tactical community. In fact, they are looking at bringing it to more and more locations.

Kill Cliff was developed by a former Navy SEAL as a post workout recovery drink that is low calorie, is anti-inflammatory to aid in recovery and tastes great. It’s become very popular in fitness and shooting circles.

To get Kill Cliff at your range or shop contact ubergroup.net.