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ITP A3 EOS Flashlight

• LED: Cree 7090-XP-E Q5, life span up to 50000 hours.
• Finish: HA Type Reflector: Aluminum alloy.
• 3 output levels high med low: High 80 lumens/55 minutes.
• Size: Length 66.5 mm. Diameter 14 mm.
• Battery: 1 x AAA 

I have had this little flashlight sitting on my keychain for the last year.  As you can see in the photos the finish is starting to wear a little but in no way does this affect the operation of the light.

This has been a handy light and when paired with a sanyo eneloop AAA battery puts out a very usable light.  Enough to light your way in a a dark parking garage or find something you may have dropped at night in the parkinglot.

Easy twist on/off function cycles through the modes. When you first turn the light on it will come on as medium, then with a quick twist it will go into low mode, and then with one more twist it will go on high mode.

For the price, you can't really beat this light.  Bright, reliable, and super lightweight.  The big advantage here is that it uses a standard AAA battery.

Here is a great Video I found showing the product:

The Nalgene Survival Kit

500Ml Nalgene Bottle

All this fits snugly inside!

Close up of the fire kit

Nalgene Survival Kit
This kit was designed as a compact kit that I could carry with me everyday, throw into any of my bags.  I wanted something more than the altoids tin survival kit.

My thought process designing this kit was that I wanted a waterproof durable container.  Now I know a lot of people use otterboxes and pelican cases for this but I thought why not have the container also double as a water container?  Also the nalgene bottle ends up not only being waterproof but lighter weight than a pelican case.

Some of the contents come from an AMK Pocket survival pack which provided a good base from which to start this kit.

Contents:


Fire Kit:
7x suvivial matches w/ striker
Bic Lighter
Sparklight Firestarter
4 x Quick tinder

Meds/First Aid:
Tylenol
Gravol
Anti-Diarrhea meds 
Iosat tabs 
Alcohol Wipes
Polysporin
Band-aids
Couple surgical sponges
Gause Pad
CPR Mask 
Scalpal
N95 Mask 
Gloves


Water:
Katadyn water purification tabs
nalgene bottle

Misc:
Duct Tape
Mini Pencil
Cordage
Snare wire
Black sewing threar
Fishing Hooks
Safety Pins
Sunnto Button compass
some money 

After having this kit for over a year and adding / taking stuff in and out of it I think I finally have the good layout.  This kit has worked well in the urban environment and for some light outdoors (hiking and overnights).

The two things missing in the Kit: Knife/flashlight are always on my keychain so I did not want to duplicate them.   The bic lighter,meds, polysporin and bandages are the only items I really end up ever using.  

One thing I like about the kit is that I am limited (spacewise) as to what I can fit in it and have to decide on the contents wisely.  Adding one thing will mean the removal of something else.  I am sure I may change the contents again in the future or maybe based on your suggestions but for know I will leave it as is.

This Kit is a good addition to my main bug out bag and primary and vehicle first aid kits which contains more of the hardcore trauma items such as Israeli bandages,tourniquets and quick clot.  

Interestingly enough the nalgene survival kit is a great match to the Kifaru E&E pack. 

Kifaru E&E

Front View Kifaru E&E Coyote Brown

Side View Kifaru E&E Coyote Brown

Back View Kifary E&E Coyote Brown

Having owned this pack for over a year and using it daily I feel I can give this a good review.

The Kifaru E&E is my favorite pack.  I use it for EDC, hiking and hiking. It is my go to pack due to its build quality and size.  

Quick Details:

Kifaru E&E G2 

Price: $100

From: Kifaru.net

Time owned: 1 year and a half

Build Quality:  Excellent

Volume: 1000 CI / 16.3 Liters

Weight: Approx 1.25 lbs

Comfort weight: anything less than 20lbs

Made in the USA

Build Quality

1000D cordura YKK zippers nuff said!

This pack is bomb proof and I have had no issues.  Stitching is strong and the buckles are of high quality.

My Experience

The pack may look small but it actually holds quite a lot of equipment.  Just be careful you don't overload it.  The shoulder straps have no padding and can only take so much weight before they will start digging into your shoulders. 

When worn it sits fairly high on your back and does not restrict movement at all.  Of note there is no waist strap but even when running with the pack I found it does not swing around too much.

It is a perfect day pack for a quick hike, you can fit your lunch, small survival kit, and a light insulated jacket in there.  With the PALS webbing you can add pouches but I have found that its best to try to avoid adding too many pockets to the E&E as it greatly affects the comfort of the pack.  My advice is that if you feel the need to add 3 to 4 pockets to it move up to a bigger pack!


Since the pack does not come with any padding in the back I found out that you can slip in a SAMI Splint to add some rigidity to the back and it also prevents any sharp objects you might have in your pack from digging into your back.

I would rate this pack 9.5/10