Posts Tagged ‘Versatility’

Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier Pocket Knife Silver Alox

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier Pocket Knife Silver Alox




Victorinox Soldier Multitool The Soldier Multitool has become well-known in more than 100 countries for precision quality functionality and versatility. This century old heritage has reflect the ingenious design and outstanding durability Victorinox has come to stand for over the years. Length: 91 mm - 3.5″ Handles: ribbed Alox 1. large blade 2. reamer punch 3. can opener 4. small screwdriver (also for Phillips screws) 5. cap lifter with 6. screwdriver 7. wire stripper Mfg No: 53929 Manufacturer: Victorinox

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars My Best Pocket Knife
This pocket knife is strong, sturdy, reliable, durable, and useful, but still small and light enough to be carried around in your pocket. I always carry one of these around with me and I forget I am carrying it. Yet when needed, it quickly and reliably gets the job done. This is my favorite pocket knife and I have owned 4 of them over several years. No, I never wore out or broke any of these knives, but lost them to security at the airport. Three times I forgot I was carrying it when I went though airport security so they were confiscated. (I wonder what TSA does with them?) I have tried using larger pocket knives with more blades and functions but end up leaving them at home because they were just too heavy and bulky to carry around for long in my pocket. This is the best pocket knife I’ve owned. A high quality knife that is very useful but still small and light enough to be carried continuously in my pocket, always being available when needed.

5 Stars Definitely milspec
I bought this knife after learning it is being discontinued by the manufacturer and will no longer be the Swiss Army official issue pocketknife. I read the previous reviews; and I was convinced. I have owned several of the plastic handled officer’s versions; I am more impressed by the heftier tools and blade of the soldier, the much more durable handles, and the fact that this is/was the issue knife! I have now bought a few of these, to insure I don’t run out of this fine knife.

5 Stars Beautiful and functional!
I own several SAKs, and this is by far my favorite one. Not only are the tools (especially the knife) thicker, but the alox casing is both beautiful and extremely durable. Also, despite it being the same size as other mid-size SAKs (91mm), the alux case makes the knife seem much slimmer than the traditional plastic.

This is the same knife that was issued to the Swiss Army for 30 years. Only recently has the knife been discontinued for the new model. The new Soldier model contains a locked serrated blade and a saw. The overall unit is much larger, making it a bit less attractive for everyday carry.

I carry this knife every day in my pocket. It has saved me a great deal of time and frustration in my normal day. Grab this version of the Soldier before they are all gone. It’s definitely the tool that keeps on giving.

5 Stars great knife
This is a fine little pocket knife, not overstuffed with lots of useless gadgets, but with basic good tools. I use the knife and screw driver regularly on my job and they are great. Highly recommended for quality and value.

5 Stars Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier Pocket Knife (Silver Alox)
I needed a small birthday gift for an Army veteran and the recipient was

quite pleased with it.

This is the best Swiss Army knife ever made. It is reported to be the sturdiest of all the knives, and has only the necessary tools. Perfect for daily use and as a gift to friends and family. It is reported to be the official army knife of Swiss soldiers and well proven.

I understand this model is in final production and there is a Limited Edition final production model which is somewhat more expensive. Amazon.com didn’t have it but I did see it on other sites which I was unsure of the safety, etc.

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Kelty K I D S Messenger Diaper Bag

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Kelty K I D S Messenger Diaper Bag




Sling the Kelty Messenger Diaper Bag over your shoulder, carry it like a backpack, or clip it to your strollerthe Messenger Diaper Bag is super versatile. This handy bag has plenty of pockets to organize and separate your baby’s supplies.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Diaper Bag
This bag has served my wife the longest of all her diaper bags. She finds this to be the most useful of all the bags she has used. The design is simple, light, and does not have wasteful functions.

4 Stars Excellent (as in, close to perfect but not quite) Diaper Bag
This bag is an excellent middle-sized diaper bag.

The size (not mentioned above) is roughly 13″ tall by 13″ wide by about 5″ deep. It’s about twice as large as a smaller sized purse, about 2/3 the size of a laptop sized tote.

Pros:

- medium size works well for everyday use.

- front compartment is great for purse-type items while main compartment great for baby gear, thus getting rid of the need to carry two bags.

- many pockets of varying sizes makes it easy to organize things.

- flap top opening makes it easy to get into things one-handed

- well made with solid zippers, good cloth, sturdy seams, etc.

- one pocket in the main compartment is right up near the top and light-colored inside - perfect for items you often need right away and don’t want to dig for.

- messenger strap/backpack straps both comfy - the versatility is very helpful, especially if parents prefer different styles of carrying the bag.

- plain black and gray color is good for those who don’t like froufy and/or babyish diaper bags

- decent price for a good product.

Cons:

- plain black and gray is well…plain. kind of a boring-looking bag, truthfully.

- changing pad is not that great. does not fold flat once you put anything in the attached pouch. it takes up room in main compartment - i packed it into the backpack strap pouch on the back. it has no velcro on it and just sort of flops open. also, it’s not very big. oh well, i didn’t buy the bag for the changing pad.

- front flap is one giant pocket, but the opening to that pocket is a 4″ size zip pocket on the left side. this means either you stuff something big into that pocket through a small opening (like a blanket) OR you put small things into the giant pocket and they rattle around (like my keys). it would have made more sense for the whole pocket to zip open at the top OR to have divided up that space into multiple small pockets.

-while parts of the interior are light colored, most of the interior is black, which makes it harder to see things.

Overall, good product, far better than most diaper bags I’ve seen (and I’ve looked around a lot). Just a few tweaks would have made it pitch perfect for me.

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TaylorMade rac Satin TP Wedge

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

TaylorMade rac Satin TP Wedge




Stop the ball on the green like a true tour pro with the TaylorMade rac Satin TP wedge. The wedge is equipped with 100-percent milled Y-cutter grooves that offer clean, sharp, consistent edges to grip the cover of the ball more effectively. As a result, the Y-cutter grooves deliver up to 300 more rpm than the company’s Dual Draft wedges, resulting in enhanced bite and control from shot to shot. The rac Satin TP wedge also offers a tour-configured sole that’s ground low on the trailing edge and at the toe and heel. When viewed from above, the trailing edge appears curved, resembling the letter C. This sole configuration lets players open the clubface around the green to play high, soft chips and pitches.

As a bonus, the leading edges of all rac TP wedges are radiused, helping the player make low punch shots without digging. The versatility created by both the low trailing edge and the radiused leading edge make it possible to hit an extraordinarily wide variety of greenside shots with only a single bounce configuration. Finally, TaylorMade engineers enhanced the feel of the rac Satin TP by adding large feel pockets that efficiently channel unwanted impact vibration to strategic locations in the clubhead. Available in several different loft angles (52, 56, 58, and 60 degrees), the rac Satin TP sports a distinctive glare-reducing satin finish and carries a two-year warranty.

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PackTowl Original 2009 Camping Towel In Your Choice of Sizes

Monday, August 31st, 2009

PackTowl Original 2009 Camping Towel In Your Choice of Sizes




Updated for 2009! Providing versatility for use at home or at the campground, the MSR Packtowl Original camp towel offers excellent absorbency in a lightweight, quick-drying design. Made of natural Rayon fabric, the Packtowl Original soaks up 10 times its weight in water, wrings out almost completely dry and completely dries quickly. A breathable mesh stuff sack is included for convenient on-the-go storage. The MSR Packtowl Original is available in Small (9″ x 20″), Medium (12″ x 30″), Large (20″ x 36″) and XL (27″ x 50″) sizes and your choice of color options. NOTE: The Packtowl Original becomes softer with each hand or machine washing.

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MSR Flex 4 System Cookset

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

MSR Flex 4 System Cookset




MSR Flex 4 Cook System serves high - altitude eats and drinks for 4! Group cooking and non-stop use call for high-capacity cookware with both non-stick and uncoated surfaces. The Flex 4 System delivers! Outstanding versatility, plus compact… the whole System nest inside the large pot, saving you valuable pack space! And it only weighs 3 lbs., 11 ozs. If you want light, compact, versatile cookware, look no further. This is what you get: One 3.2-liter nonstick DuraLite DX pot; One dual-handle 5.3-liter hard-anodized uncoated pot; Two strainer lids; Four DeepDish plates; Four stainless steel mugs; One Talon pot handle; Order yours today! MSR Flex 4 Cook System

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