As the New Year is ushering in new challenges, American Survival Guide is bringing you new products to meet them. As always, we’ve selected quality items from trusted sources which, by themselves or paired together, will help you deal with whatever 2021 has to throw your way. From knives to accessories for your weapons to gear to keep you warm or organized, we think you’ll be able to find something to help you rise to the occasion.
Zero Tolerance ZT0707 Folder
Zero Tolerance made the all-new ZT0707 to be the ultimate EDC knife. Its long, slender design provides ample blade length, while the ultra-deep-carry pocket clip and gently curved handle make it all but disappear in the pocket. The 3.5-inch drop-point blade is made from CPM-20CV steel and features a flat grind. The handle is made from machined titanium and features a steel-reinforced frame lock and ZT’s proprietary Tuned Detent System. The front scale is made from premium-grade carbon fiber for weight reduction. Because of this folder’s handle thickness of 0.43 inch and weight of 2.3 ounces, you won’t know you’re carrying the ZT0707 until you need it.
Zero Tolerance ZT0357 Folder
The ZT0357 is the latest entry into the Zero Tolerance line of hard-use knives. The 3-D-machined, textured G10 handles cover a stainless steel internal frame and a stout liner lock. The 3.25-inch CPM-20CV blade opens via an integrated flipper and uses ZT’s patented SpeedSafe assisted opening technology. The deep-carry pocket clip is reversible for either right- or left-handed carry. The steel frame is exposed at the pommel to reveal a generous lanyard loop. The ZT 0357 is designed to be a hardworking knife while providing all the quality materials and craftsmanship you’ve come to expect from Zero Tolerance.
Exotac FireROD XL
Exotac makes some of the best backcountry fire-lighting tools in the industry. The FireROD ferro rod series has been a staple in Exotac’s product lineup for years. The FireROD XL builds on the innovation of its predecessor while adding new features not available in the smaller models. The waterproof, machined-aluminum handle compartment holds four pieces of quickLIGHT tinder while also holding about 12 inches of 1-inch repair tape on its exterior. The 3.95-inch-long, 0.5-inch ferro rod is the largest ever offered by Exotac. It screws into the handle, allowing for easy replacement. Each unit comes with a fireCORD lanyard and weighs about 5 ounces.
XS Sight Systems DXW2 Pistol Sights
XS Sight Systems has been an industry leader in making effective, innovative sights for combat handguns for more than 20 years. The new DXW2 sights are the latest offerings in the product line. The DXW2 sights utilize the tried-and-true Big Dot and Standard Dot tritium front sight with a white stripe, non-tritium rear sight. Each front sight uses the company’s proprietary photoluminescent Glow Dot technology to allow the sight to be seen in dim light situations before it’s dark enough to see the tritium. Sights are available in green, orange and yellow, with models to fit a wide variety of firearms.
Work Tuff Gear Puzon Wilderness Bowie
The Puzon Wilderness Bowie is the latest offering from the Work Tuff Gear Custom Collaboration line of knives. WTG has gained a reputation for extreme quality and innovation with its own line of knives and has offered its experience and manufacturing expertise to knife designers such as Dave Puzon. The blade features full-tang construction with an overall length of 16.7 inches. The blade is 9.3 inches of razor-sharp Japanese SK85 tool steel. The handles are 3-D-machined black G10 with red liners. Each knife weighs in at 30 ounces and is delivered with a custom-molded Kydex sheath.
Beyond Anchor Belay Jacket
Beyond Clothing’s Anchor Belay Jacket is built for the coldest of crags. Water-resistant, 80 gram Primaloft Gold Luxe Insulation crafted from 100 percent post-consumer recycled materials combines with a quilted inside, providing ample heat, even when wet. The 20-denier shell has a durable, water-repellent (DWR) finish and a built-in brimmed hood, this jacket offers lasting durability and protection from the elements. Four-way stretch and articulated sleeves provide enhanced mobility, and the included stow pouch allows the jacket to be packed down for space-saving convenience when not in use.
Step 22 Stingray Flat Box
Stay organized and keep your equipment protected. This collapsible box is the perfect addition to any organized adventure travel setup. With nearly endless uses, it works great for storing clothes, camera gear, food and camp kitchen necessities. Four separate handles make it easy to grab from any direction. Hook-and-loop-attached nameplates make it easy to identify contents. When it’s not in use, its innovative design allows you to stow the included divider and fold the box down to about one-quarter of its open height—all within its own footprint—helping you save valuable space and easily store it when not in use. Its dimensions are 17x12x7.5 inches (open) and 17x12x2 inches (flat).
Step 22 Pangolin Tool Roll
Step 22 has reinvented what was needed in a tool roll/bag by creating a hybrid of both. The Pangolin Tool Roll integrates three pouches for wrenches and sockets and a wrench roll, each of which can be pulled off the hook-and-loop backer so that you don’t have to tote the whole lot somewhere to tighten that one loose bolt. Smaller zipper pockets at the top are perfect for specialized tools, picks or drivers. When rolled out, the big pouch becomes a safe and clean spot to drop your tools or place hardware, ensuring nothing rolls away or gets lost in the dirt. The 1,000-denier coated material will stand up to being tossed around in the dirt or rocks … or when that leaky faucet needs some quick attention. Its rolled dimensions are approximately 14×7.5×6 inches.
Dark Energy 3-in-1 USB Car Adaptor
“Multi-use,” “practical,” “powerful” and “strong” are all words that come to mind when discussing the Dark Energy product line. The new, 3-in-1 USB Car Adaptor is no exception. Most car adaptors do only one thing. However, the 3-in-1 Adaptor is completely constructed of metal and features two 2.4-amp power ports that are fast-charge ready. Unplugging the adaptor reveals a hardened steel glass breaker for shattering car windows in an emergency. Built into the body of the adaptor is a protected, razor-sharp belt cutter for removing stuck seatbelts. All this utility is built into a fully functional item that should always be kept in your car.
Fenix E12 V2.0 EDC Flashlight
The Fenix E12 V2.0 EDC Flashlight is a new take on an old concept. With the E12, Fenix has made a compact, powerful flashlight that’s easy to carry, use and power. The E12 starts with a 3-inch-long body that’s made from 6061-T6 aluminum. The ultra-thin optical lens delivers a soft, balanced beam of light with a maximum distance of 223 feet. The user can select outputs from 5, 30 and 160 lumens by pressing the tail cap switch. The light is powered by easy-to-find alkaline or Ni-MH AA batteries. The included pocket clip positions the light for bezel-down carry and also allows it to be clipped to the brim of a hat.
Live Free Armory LF320 Elite Slide
Live Free Armory has focused its considerable talents in aerospace-grade manufacturing and machining on making custom, premium-grade slides for the SIG SAUER P320. Each slide is precision cut from a solid billet of 416 stainless steel and expertly heat treated for strength and durability. The Elite Slide has been engineered for improved ejection and overall function. Each slide is available specifically machined for a variety of optics, thus providing a precision fit and eliminating the need for adaptor plates. In addition, each slide is finished with your choice of a variety of Cerakote finishes. All LF320 slides are fully compatible with factory SIG SAUER sights, internal parts and components.
Olight Baldr Mini Weapon Light
Olight is no stranger to creating powerful weapon lights and laser aiming devices. The Baldr Mini combines both of these tools into a compact, highly adaptable chassis designed to be mounted on today’s combat handguns. The Baldr Mini starts with rail adaptors designed to fit either Glock or Picatinny rails. The adjustable, built-in rail allows the Baldr to adapt to a wide variety of weapon platforms. The chassis carries a 600-lumen white light with a maximum 40-minute runtime and a green laser sight built into the white light bezel. The Baldr can be used “light only,” “laser only” or “laser/light combined” and is activated with ambidextrous switches. The integrated battery is charged using the included magnetic charging dock.
Hill People Gear Lever Light Mount V2
Hill People Gear realizes that lever-action rifles carried in the backcountry are not only hunting rifles, they’re defensive tools as well. Being able to see your target is the first step in engaging it. The new Lever Light Mount V2 is an MLOK light mount designed to fit a wide variety of lever-action rifles. Two hard-anodized aluminum side plates sandwich the MLOK mounting plate, allowing the mount to be used with everything from pistol-caliber carbines to .45-70 rifles. This mount allows the user to directly mount MLOK accessories or install a Picatinny rail for greater flexibility.
Fenix TK11 Tactical Flashlight
The all-new Fenix TK11 Tac is a premium tactical flashlight with a twist. As you would expect from Fenix, the light is made from 6061-T6 aluminum and is finished with HAIII hard anodizing. The TK11 has dual fuel capability and can run on either an 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123 lithium cells. The TK11 is impact resistant up to 1 meter and is IP68 rated for up to 2 meters of submersion. The light provides the option of 50, 500 and 1,600 lumens and strobe outputs. The multi-function tail cap can be twisted to select “tactical” mode, which provides instant access to high output and strobe, or “duty” mode, which allows access to all light levels.