{"id":44750,"date":"2021-08-09T17:49:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T22:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcsblogdotorg.wordpress.com\/?p=44750"},"modified":"2021-08-09T17:49:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T22:49:06","slug":"county-comm-summer-gear-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetacticalhermit.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/09\/county-comm-summer-gear-review\/","title":{"rendered":"County-Comm Summer Gear Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-44765\" src=\"https:\/\/hcsblogdotorg.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/08\/logo2.png?w=620\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"112\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>As many of you know I have been a huge fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/countycomm.com\/\">County-Comm<\/a> for a long time now. Besides offering unique, robust, dependable, practical and affordable prepping and survival gear, they are also just a great bunch of people to do business with.<\/h2>\n<h2>Today I have a few items I wanted to show you guys that I really think would be a great addition to any Prepper or Survival Bag.<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RA-18650 Right Angle Flood Flashlight by Maratac + LUNAR LOW!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sFstfv11-rw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/countycomm.com\/collections\/18650-26650-flashlights\/products\/ra-18650-right-angle-flood-flashlight-by-maratac\">RA-18650 Right Angle Flood Flashlight by Maratac<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>It&#8217;s no secret I am a huge fan of Maratac flashlights. IMHO they are some of the most dependable, practical and affordable tactical\/survival lights on the market. So when I saw this Right Angle Flood Rechargeable 1,075 lumen flashlight I jumped! Before I go any further I will tell you the rechargeable battery you need for optimum performance of this light is NOT included (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/4-Pack-of-Genuine-35E\/dp\/B0966XRPD4\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=samsung%2B18650%2Bbattery&amp;qid=1628547592&amp;sr=8-2&amp;th=1\">Samsung 30Q 18650<\/a>) but they are very afforable and easy to find.<\/h2>\n<h2>The good folks at County-Comm also included a fully adjustable headband with tracer markers to make this right angle flood flashlight even more utilitarian!<\/h2>\n<h2>Specs:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Length: 4.35&#8243;<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Diameter: 1.1&#8243; Head \/ 1&#8243; Body<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Weight: 2.15\u00a0Ounces &#8211; Without Battery<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Body is Aircraft Grade Aluminium<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>The reflector is aluminum alloy \/ Type III Anodized &#8211; Frost sides for flood<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>The lens features a\u00a0<strong>Dual<\/strong><strong>AR (Anti-Reflective) Coating &#8211; Tempered\u00a0Window<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>IPX68 Rated<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Its proprietary circuit design features reverse polarity protection and runs off of one 18650\u00a0battery or 2 CR123 Batteries, which provides 4\u00a0levels of brightness ( Low\u00a0\/ Medium\u00a0\/ High\u00a0) &#8211; LUNAR Low with 2 second press from off position<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Includes lanyard loophole for easy carry<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Includes spare O-rings<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Includes charging cable<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Using A Single High Quality 18650 battery we got the following results:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Low, 250\u00a0lumen output for upto 7\u00a0Hours<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Medium, 650\u00a0lumen output for upto 3.5\u00a0Hours<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Turbo,\u00a01075 Lumen output for upto\u00a02.5\u00a0Hours<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Lunar Low Mode, 1 Lumen output for up to 3 weeks<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>This light is a BEAST!<\/h2>\n<h2>Small, compact and lightweight it gives you Flood Light Power in the palm of your hand. I&#8217;m serious about this one guys. You need this in your kit.<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44754 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/hcsblogdotorg.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/08\/sawyer.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/countycomm.com\/products\/camo-sawyer-products-mini-water-filtration-system-maratac-pouch-combo?_pos=1&amp;_sid=29634f3df&amp;_ss=r\">Camo Mini Water Filtration System<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>I am always on the lookout for a well made portable water filtration system and when I saw this one made by Sawyer I had to give it a try. Now while this is a &#8220;Mini&#8221; water filtration that weights only 2 ounces and can fit in the palm of your hand it can still filter up to 100,000 gallons of clean, drinkable water!<\/h2>\n<h2>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/sawyer.com\/products\/mini-filter\/\">Sawyer,<\/a> The MINI can be cleaned and reused almost indefinitely with no expensive cartridges to replace\u2026 ever. Sawyer recommends backwashing and sanitizing the filter after every outing for optimized use.<\/h2>\n<h2>Besides it&#8217;s size, the greatest thing this little filter has got going for it is it&#8217;s versatility.<\/h2>\n<table class=\"apm-fixed-width a-spacing-mini apm-fourthcol-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"apm-center\">\n<div class=\"apm-fourthcol\">\n<p><a class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/0be3acb3-2e6e-4398-a728-c21ce8a6c18d.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/0be3acb3-2e6e-4398-a728-c21ce8a6c18d._SR220,220_.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-text-center\"><a class=\"a-link-normal text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/0be3acb3-2e6e-4398-a728-c21ce8a6c18d.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW LARGER<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"apm-center\">\n<div class=\"apm-fourthcol\">\n<p><a class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/4c02cf8a-7589-4f3b-95e4-cbad173b6fce.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/4c02cf8a-7589-4f3b-95e4-cbad173b6fce._SR220,220_.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-text-center\"><a class=\"a-link-normal text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/4c02cf8a-7589-4f3b-95e4-cbad173b6fce.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW LARGER<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"apm-center\">\n<div class=\"apm-fourthcol\">\n<p><a class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/aef5fba8-6019-405d-9fba-dec6f805face.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/aef5fba8-6019-405d-9fba-dec6f805face._SR220,220_.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-text-center\"><a class=\"a-link-normal text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/aef5fba8-6019-405d-9fba-dec6f805face.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW LARGER<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"apm-center\">\n<div class=\"apm-fourthcol\">\n<p><a class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/e062affa-567a-46a1-b0ed-526203f70552.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/e062affa-567a-46a1-b0ed-526203f70552._SR220,220_.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-text-center\"><a class=\"a-link-normal text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/mg\/e062affa-567a-46a1-b0ed-526203f70552.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW LARGER<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"apm-top\">\n<div class=\"apm-fourthcol\">\n<h3 class=\"a-size-small\">Filter into a water bottle to enjoy yourself or share with others.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"apm-top\">\n<h3 class=\"a-size-small\">Sip from a container (or right from the water source) with the included straw.<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"apm-top\">\n<h3 class=\"a-size-small\">Screw the Mini onto water or soda bottles with a standard threaded top.<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"apm-top\">\n<div class=\"apm-fourthcol\">\n<h3 class=\"a-size-small\">Attach inline to a hydration pack (sold separately) \u2014 hose connectors are built into the filter.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-44758\" src=\"https:\/\/hcsblogdotorg.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/08\/wallet.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/countycomm.com\/collections\/wallets\/products\/deep-cover-clip-pouch-by-maratac\">Deep Cover Clip Pouch By Maratac &#8211; Rev 3<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>I am always on the lookout for a good hideout wallet and this one by Maratac fits the bill perfect. For anybody that travels\/jogs\/rucks or just does not like conventional wallets, you know the need for being able to keep your &#8220;Tier 1&#8221; valuables, ie, money and ID somewhere OTHER than a front or back pocket. This durable fire engine stitched zippered pouch is equipped with a very sturdy clip enabling you to attach this on the INSIDE of your waistband and just like your CCW, it&#8217;s out of sight and out of mind!<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-44760\" src=\"https:\/\/hcsblogdotorg.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/08\/compass.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"product-single__title\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/countycomm.com\/products\/copy-of-thumb-tac-compass?_pos=1&amp;_sid=54886b65c&amp;_ss=r\">SERE Compass\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>In the digital age of the GPS the humble analog compass has unfortunately taken a backseat in most people&#8217;s BUG out and Survival bags. I will tell you flat out I think that is a HUGE mistake. This should be a REQUIRED piece of kit in every bag and vehicle you own! There is nothing easier to operate and at this price and size to keep virtually anywhere!<\/h2>\n<h2>Standard issue in most USAF and USN aircrew survival kits, it is made out of machined brass with luminescent hands (glows in the dark) it&#8217;s a DRY instrument type that will not freeze or develop bubbles.<\/h2>\n<h2>Keep It Simple and Don&#8217;t get Lost!<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lock Manipulation Game\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HBOI9iHYPZ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"product-single__title\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/countycomm.com\/products\/lock-manipulation-game?_pos=25&amp;_sid=aaa773f9d&amp;_ss=r\">Lock Manipulation Complete Training Kit &#8211; Gen 2<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>One credo that I firmly believe in for success in Life: <em>ALWAYS BE LEARNING A NEW PRACTICAL SKILL. <\/em><\/h2>\n<h2>So when I saw this nifty lock picking training kit I could not pass it up because who knows, someday in the near future I may need to &#8220;manipulate&#8221; a lock for some reason or another! It&#8217;s also a really fun game for the family as well!<\/h2>\n<h2>This kit comes with everything for the entry level locksmith trainee: A quality set of picks and rakes in a really nice carry pouch and a see-thru training padlock with keys.<\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; As many of you know I have been a huge fan of County-Comm for a long time now. Besides offering unique, robust, dependable, practical and affordable prepping and survival gear, they are also just a great bunch of people to do business with. 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