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Yep.

Jaw looks like a roll of quarters. Could very well be a DD.

Why don't you people buyyyyy scalesssssss.

This is a phenomenal non-tournament scale.

I'ma start a charity campaign for #ScalesForTheScaleless

Edit: I see that your scale just needed batteries. #SpareBatteriesForTheBatteryless

Redington Crosswater combo ($132 with Prime)

If he likes smallmouth and catches them in his favorite creeks then get the 6wt. If he prefers trout then get the 9' 5wt option. This rod in a 6wt will also work for pond/lake fishing for bass. If he went to a bigger river then he would do fine with it as well, whether wading or in a boat.

He will also need a leader and some tippet. For $8.61 you can get him an individual leader, or for $16 you can get him the three pack. For tippet, if you get him the 8 pound leader then you should get him the 8 pound tippet for $7.57.

For leader longevity he will want tippet rings for $11.72. This will allow him to use his leaders for much longer rather than needing to re-buy leaders sooner. I know we're outside of your budget at this point past the leader, but if you can swing it then all of these things will provide what he needs outside of flies. Maybe someone else is getting him presents and could supplement the rest. Sometimes fly rod combos will come with leaders, but I didn't see it mentioned on the Crosswater combo. You'll notice I tailored it more to bass. If you find out he's more of a trout guy, then read on.

For $10.78 you can get a 3-pack of 9' 4x leaders. He can fish small streamers and nymphs with these, but would want a thinner leader for dry flies. For creeks he will probably fish small streamers and nymphs most of the time anyways, so this is a good choice (in my opinion). You'll still want the tippet rings listed above to make the leader purchase last a long time. For tippet, a spool of 4x tippet material for $11.43. The tippet prices seem high to me so you might want to dig around some more for options.

Other doodads to consider would be nippers and a zinger, hemostats, and a net. Teeth are a substitute for nippers, but biting through fishing line does wear your teeth. Hemostats aren't as necessary if he pinches the barbs on his hooks. You can get away with not using a net, but it is easier on the fish and the fisherman to use one.

Hopefully this helps and points you in the right direction. If you have questions just send me a message.

Any cheap kitchen scale will work for smaller items, I would get one that's actually useful for you other than just for gear (baking, coffee, etc).

Here are two decent scales that I would grab (I have the hook scale, and a different kitchen scale):

http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Balance-Digital-Fishing-Hanging/dp/B00B301MPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464199451&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Digital-Kitchen-Scale-Display/dp/B00V5IM5PY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1464199428&sr=8-5

Here ya go

Lightweight. Durable as hell. Rubber coated to help the trouts. Nice and big.

A regular 6-ish foot pole which splits in half works pretty well on canoe/camping trips.

I took mine with me to the Boundary Waters a few years back. I just strapped it to the frame of my backpack.

If I absolutely had to have something smaller, I'd go with the [Pocket Fisherman] (http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Fisherman-Spin-Casting-Outfit/dp/B000HDKOHY). I'm not sure how that'd hold up to lake trout though...

I'd just use G96. It does both.

https://www.amazon.ca/G96-1055P-Complete-Triple-Action-Treatment/dp/B0000DD5TL

I wear relatively thin gloves, then stick a handwarmer or two in a waist warmer thing. Like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Marine-Combat-Knife-Black/dp/B0012QY5DO

KABAR style knife.

I stuck this in the back because that kept happening to me. Gets the job done!

Here's a few. Most are around 4" and more or less $30. Knives seem to spike in price when they get bigger than 5".

Condor Bushlore

Condor Lifeland

Mora Companion

Cold Steel Bushman

Ontario SP1

Maybe used, but new they're almost the same price.

Amazon, Tan is cheaper.

OpticsPlanet, same price.

B&H, same price.

Midway, same price.

>Is the positive benefit of tracked vehicles used off road worth it?

In the right places, sure. Remember, the 113 isn't just tracked, it's an amphib. So it's useful in places that flood all the time. Or have to deal with floods and evacuating people.

>And I'm going to stand my ground on the bayonet thing. I can't see how a bayonet will be useful.

It's just a knife. It has a nice thick blade and tang so you can pry with it. But seriously, it's just a knife.

But whining about it sounds good on TV.

>Bearcats do the lions share of what a tracked vehicle can do

Except for the fact that they're shit in water, on snow, and in flooded areas, which are all places that M113 excels.

I don't see the President making the Washington Department of Transportation give their M60 Patton Tanks or M102 howitzer.

Off the top of my head, a good multitool like a Leatherman.

A scale with measuring tape. For making sure you are within a size limit or for bragging rights.

Bogagrip like grabber or Fish Gripper for handling fish.

Hemostat for extracting a deep hook.

A good hat, UV rated shirt, sunblock and mosquito/tick repellent. Maybe a backpack with water reservoir a la CamelBak. I also keep a small first aid kit and a hook removal kit just in case.

Dry bag if you are going to be on a boat or kayak. No one likes a water damaged phone.

Edit:

A folding net. Nothing is worse than having a good fish and losing because it too big to drag it up on the bank. I lost a good sized trout last week because I didn't have a net handy.

Cold Steel 3V SRK Fixed 6-Inch Blade Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019RSX4IA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tlcIAbP1NQCCJ

Frabill Steelhead net i think weighs around 10-11 oz. Pretty light for its size.

I sacrifice a rod holder and purchased an extendable flinging net from amazon. Works great for bass and not super expensive. PLUSINNO Fishing Net Fish Landing Net, Foldable Collapsible Telescopic Pole Handle, Durable Nylon Material Mesh, Safe Fish Catching or Releasing (12"/31cm Hoop Size (Fixed Pole)) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XMJJ93/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K8y4CbE98170C

There are quality tanto blades, off the top o my head the ones that come to mind are from cold steel

Rawles Voyager XL by Cold Steel: Beast of a knife, chisel ground so not great for iunno, whittling, but also very easy to sharpen (you only need to sharpen one side). Made out of CTS-XHP, which is comparable to S30v. A quality steel.Discontinued though. Tri-ad lock, like a lockback. Slower to unlock, but the strongest lock design out there.

Recon 1 by Cold steel: More tactical, they make them in CTS-XHP. Also tri ad lock. Still make them. https://www.amazon.com/4005044-Cold-Steel-Recon-Folding/dp/B00TBCBTY4

Code 4 also by cold steel:
https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Tanto-Point-Folding/dp/B00U1IAK3I
Basically a very thin version, XHP, lock back, etc.

Beyond that there's benchmade and Zero tolerance who probably make damn fine tanto folders but definitely for more than $100. Same goes for Kizer and medford other "boutique" knife brands, they're gonna cost you.

Rounding out the list there's the Ruike P138, a relatively new but very well regarded brand (they're Fenix, the flashlight company's knife brand) https://www.fenixoutfitters.com/fenix-ruike-knife-folding-p138/, liner lock, Sandvik steel which is a quality mid tier, a bit better than 440C

Speaking of 440C, as always the cheapest thing you can get that's decent is probably a Ganzo. 440C is still superior to AUS-8 and 8Cr13Mov and 440A/420 (which unfortunately is what Kershaw and CRKT tend to make their knives out of)

Just look through their catalog and search whatever you like on Gearbest.com to buy. They're usually from 12-18 bucks, 440C, and axis lock. It'll take a month to get to you shipped from overseas but they're decent and better than most of the knives you'd find in a walmart.
https://ganzoknife.com/category/folding-knives/knives-by-blade-material/steel-440c/

They came with a cheap scale. Only started using it to measure since I had a fish flop of the hook on the scale while weighing it

ReelSonar Digital Fish Scale Tape Measure 99lb/45kg and Fish Lip Gripper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W9ME9AE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lbOWCbYVRKFXD

Thank you for your thoughts on your R2.

Mine weighs 24 pounds on my scale.

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-meter-Electronic-Measuring-Batteries-Included/dp/B00ZWNGZFO/

I figured you were being facetious about getting ripped because it is so heavy.

I replaced the bushings after my first ride. I had some Randal 180 trucks from another longboard already. I used the tall stepped cone 91a bushings and small flat washers from those. They fit perfectly.

http://randal.com/180mm-42-or-50-raw/

It carves better and no wheel bite. The stock large cupped washers were limiting the turning. I like to keep the trucks on all of my boards on the loose side, with the front always looser.

I also wedged my front truck 7 degrees with a Khiro angled riser. I did this on all of my eboards and on many of my longboards. I like to carve and turn sharp when necessary.

https://www.muirskate.com/longboard/risers/2080/0-5-khiro-angled-wedge-shock-pad-60a-risers

I really like my R2. I only have about 30 miles on it so far. I hope it proves to be reliable.

How many miles on yours?

How did you fall?

btw definitely invest in a digital scale so you know for sure!

This one works well for me, and I've tested it to find that it is really accurate

3 Pack of SAS Takedown arrows 400 Spine 31" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZHD12C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1KVQAbJH9HTQS

Marksman 3376 Arrow Kit for Pocket Hunter Propelling Slingshot (3 Piece) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AK8VMU8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DMVQAbWA461ZG

If you are planning to baton and chop with that knife - I'd recommend getting the Cold Steel SRK with CPM 3V steel.

Great all-around hunting/camping/survival blade.

Also if you're a weakling like myself, you may want to go smaller. This one is still plenty heavy (I think it's getting to the limit of the handle) when full of metal: https://www.amazon.com/MTM-AC30T-30-Caliber-Military-Style/dp/B00T96TK34/

I am not normally a big spyderco person but my everday carry for my business casual job is the Manbug in ZDP-189. It is an evolution of their ladybug line. I really like that it disappears in my pocket. Most days it spends the whole day in the pocket but it's great having it there when I do need it. It does not have a clip and weighs under 1oz. It also cuts like a beast. The VG-10 version is a little cheaper but the extra 10-15$ for ZDP-189 is totally worth it.
https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Manbug-British-Zdp-189-PlainEdge/dp/B0089DFLSQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1504899833&sr=1-1&keywords=spyderco+manbug+189

Dr. Meter Scale from Amazon

Fish Grip Jr.

Personally, as a nurse myself, I don't carry a knife while at the hospital, but instead trauma shears and maybe a pry bar like a Gerber Shard. I haven't run into a situation yet that the shears or the pry bar haven't able to do and it isn't as intimidating to patients or visitors.



However if you do need a small knife, just like everyone else suggests, the Dragonfly 2 is exceptional.

I have the ZDP-189 version of the Dragonfly and it is perfect for EDC.

If you looking for an even smaller folder check out the Manbug which also does come in a [ZDP-189 variant]
(http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-British-Racing-ZDP-189-Plain/dp/B0089DFLSQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420580166&sr=8-5&keywords=spyderco+zdp-189). Just be aware that these do not come with pocket clip (I think).

Surprised no one suggested a net. Not sure what species you're targeting, but it it's trout you should really scoop up a rubber/rubberized net. This net is crazy durable and way better than other nets in the same price range.

If you're targeting bass/saltwater fish, you're probably fine without one. Trout are giant babies compared to most other fish, and can die if you handle them wrong. I'd skim an article about trout handling too, if you know the main do's and don'ts you should be fine.

Polarized shades are nice to have too, they help you see your fly on the water and fish in the river if the water's clear. You could grab some cheap ones at wally world, but I think dropping $50 on a pair of sunclouds is worth it. Go for copper/brown lenses, they're the most versatile. Even if you don't stick with fly fishing, they're nice to have.

You should probably stop using FrogLube and switch to something like G96 (supposedly works at -50F) or Break-Free CLP (the U.S. military says that it's fine to use in temperatures above -10F) if you don't want to worry about reliability problems in cold weather. If you want to keep using FrogLube, then I recommend wiping off all of the excess lubricant after you finish applying it. Also, you should make sure to thoroughly clean your firing pin and firing pin channel with a degreaser and keep lubricant away from it in the future.

That is a pretty cool DIY but... you know, it's only $15.

Well the only similar sight that I know of is the Russian version, and I doubt that it's affordable or even exported to the US. The Russians had their older PSO-1 (4x24 unfortunately) and I think HK made a similar mount back in the day. The Aimpoint RDS is a popular red dot that you can then magnify with a...think its called a pineapple mount?

http://www.amazon.com/Mako-Magnifier-Reflex-Sights-Generation/dp/B001LZV55C you can hook this one up to a flipsight and pretend you're in call if duty.
Aimpoint makes the same thing but demands a much higher price I'm sure.

http://www.amazon.com/EoTech-G33-STS-BLK-G33-Magnifier-Switch/dp/B008CXKX7M you can buy the real thing and OH BOY ITS HALF OFF but of course operator gear comes with a huge price tag.

Trijicon makes a 3x version of the acog for 1k, lmao

http://www.amazon.com/Firefield-3x-Combat-Gun-Sight/dp/B006GOK5BI firefield makes a cost effective sight with only so-so reviews on amazon, google shopping brought up 179 reviews averaging at 4.5 stars. Has a small top rail for diddlies, bonus.

I found some other cost effective sights including a copy of the eotech flipsight but it appears that you get what you pay for in the realm of combat sights. You can buy a pretender that works well at the range or you can buy the milspec stuff. There are plenty of good consumer grade options outside of the military stuff but it's up to you. I personally haven't used any of these but of course its hard to go wrong with EO or Aimpoint. Will update this post with more links, at this point I'm just saving ya google time though.

Heres a Vortex 3x that holds a zero at 100 yards according to the top review, but I'd hope people are going to shoot farther out than that with a magnified scope...
http://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Spitfire-EBR-556B-Reticle-SPR-1303/dp/B00HYRGNLM

And heres the eotech flipup clone:
http://www.amazon.com/Sightmark-3x-Tactical-Magnifier-Slide-Side/dp/B004TDPVBW

If you head to primaryarms.com and click on scopes, there's tons of choices there for 3x or 1-4x all at pretty affordable prices.

Zeiss and Trijicon make rifle scopes that hit 3x but ofc those aren't combat sights and the eye relief is going to be small.

A forum posts mentions that you should keep the scope mount below 12 inches so that it doesn't interfere with charging handle operation, keep that in mind if you didn't know. From the same post, someone uses a primary arms 1-4x scope and is happy with it. Once again but a combat scope though.

That's everything that I could dig up, had nothing better to do so there ya go. Hope that helps ya.

ReelSonar

catchcam net

frabil

For taking pictures you can net the fish remove the hook and keep the fish in the water while you dig your camera out. Less stress for the fish and you!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6KH98Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That is what I use currently and its as accurate as my buddies Rapala digital scale. Very easy to use. I recommend using a gripper with it.

As a rebuttal
https://www.amazon.com/1083009-Ontario-Knife-Marine-Combat/dp/B0012QY5DO

This is about as good as you can get for a combat knife without useless bells and whistles or spending hundreds for a "better" steel(but doesn't really perform better when it comes to fighting)

Not to mention in DnD lots of things could be considered daggers. a shitty, jail-made shiv. A jagged and sharpened piece of metal rebar, etc. It doesn't even need to be particularly nice. 2gp represents "average" quality, maybe slightly better than what a goblin or some trashy cultist might have

Mora Bushcraft

No nonsense knife great for camping, cleaning fish/small game etc. 40 Dollars for a solid knife that'll hold up to most anything.

Ontario SP1

If you're more into the military style knives but don't have more than $60 to shell out for a KABAR, Ontario makes decent knives for the price.

Gerber BG Folder

Yes, it's a branded knife but that doesn't really matter. It's a decent knife for the price, especially if you're new to knives and you want to mess around with it without fear of breaking something expensive. Also, this particular one is a folding knife whereas the first two are fixed blade.

Adding that for this year I purchased a hand muff pak for cold mornings, etc.

I bought the ReelSonar digital scale, seems solid so far.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00W9ME9AE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496813001&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=reelsonar+digital+scale&dpPl=1&dpID=31G94ll2bAL&ref=plSrch

I got this one, based on reviews and price. It worked alright for me in it's initial test run, and seemed pretty accurate, but I have not compared it side by side with anything else (link to live action shot).

Complaints are that you have to actually turn it off or else it just stays on in your bag like mine did, as well as a teeny little hook attached that would be good if you had a gripper but I do not.

Just to be sure I'm getting the right stuff

> Hoppe's #9

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010KHNEU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

> G96

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DD5TL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Or the famous, as-seen-on-TV, Pocket Fisherman Spin Casting Outfit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HDKOHY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_hJVPub0E86TYQ

Buy a scale - $9

I spent the $9, and every one of my cycling buddies has borrowed it and weighed their bikes. Worth the money, no doubt.

G96 1055P Complete Triple-Action Gun Treatment
Will remove all traces of rust, gun powder, leading and corrosion in seconds
Lubricants will not freeze, oxidize or evaporate
Leaves invisible magnetic film over all metal parts which protects gun from rust
Leaves no gummy residue
Keeps firing pin and all moving parts working in as low as -50 Degrees Fahrenheit

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DD5TL?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

[$10 bucks, comes with measuring tape] (https://www.amazon.com/Dr-meter-Electronic-Measuring-Batteries-Included/dp/B00ZWNGZFO/ref=sr_1_4?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1494103744&sr=1-4&keywords=fish+scale)

Super light and portable too. I've had mine for a few years and it still works great.

I carry a knife or two I would say if possible get one.

Lots of crazy meth heads where I am not your average hobos

Edit- don't know the laws and how much money you got but here is the knife I use it's great I have used it a lot i carry it in obrake it makes it hard to see and easy to take out and defend your self

Cold Steel 53NBS Bowie Spike
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD53K12/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sjICCbG9YTGFT

Should be able to find it at a sports store or maybe a gun store

https://www.amazon.com/f-Benchmade-Guided-Field-Sharpener/dp/B01MRBMHY9/ref=mp_s_a_1_72?ie=UTF8&qid=1539286183&sr=8-72&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=benchmade

Not metal, but pretty heavy duty ABS plastic that could be drilled for mounting, also light weight, durable and waterproof with a positive latch to keep it closed and can be locked with a padlock. Also cheap and comes in a few colors:

The inside dimensions might be a problem since the ABS is a lot thicker than the old steel boxes.

https://www.amazon.com/MTM-AC30T-30-Caliber-Military-Style/dp/B00T96TK34

I clean them with this http://www.amazon.com/G96-1055P-Complete-Triple-Action-Treatment/dp/B0000DD5TL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414426701&sr=8-1&keywords=g96+gun+treatment.

The rossi is brand new and I havent removed all the factory protective gunk yet so its probably "covered". My mosin I have shot a few times since I got it in 2013. I cleaned it after each use (corrosive ammo) and then I wipe it down with the g96 cleaner.

Mittens or those hand warmer like this.

As /u/NLJeroen some kind of spring scale, maybe this one.

As a hack, you can rig a pulley and a bucket, such that the weight of the bucket pulls the gate closed. Then, fill the bucket with water until the gate moves. Convert the volume of water to weight.

Okay. I’m looking at getting a sharpening system. I have no idea what I should get based on the bevels of the knives I want sharpened. I have looked at all of the different systems and there isn’t a single solution that I’ve found yet.

The problem: I have a BM infidel and BM 67 that require different angles than the Shun kitchen cutlery that I own. I also have a plethora of other knives that I haven’t researched their bevels yet. I don’t have much experience with sharpening these knives and I’d like to get a sharpening system that’s capable of doing everything. Is there a solution out there that can solve my dilemma?

Edit: I did buy this when I got my knives but it has a 20 degree bevel guide which isn’t what Benchmade uses for their bevels. What’s up with that?

Get this large Frabil. It's huge. The competition nymph guys use these because they are large enough to net fish that otherwise would shakeoff at the last minute.

Like this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Marine-Combat-Knife-Black/dp/B0012QY5DO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406500366&sr=8-1&keywords=ontario

the cold steel SRK has been my camping/backpacking fixed blade for a couple years now, and its great. a little big to be practical for chopping food.. i just use my pocket knife for stuff like that. for all tasks appropriate for a fixed blade it is very much a jack of all trades though. if it ever breaks ill buy another one in a heartbeat. its not gonna break though. highly recommended

I have the the cold steel spike its like $20-$30. its a fine knife. im not a huge fan of cold steel but i have no problem with the spike yet. it comes in a couple different blade cuts. Tanto, bowie,tokyo , drop point

if you are willing to go a couple bucks higher id go with the Ka-bar Eskabar. its a little heftier. and i love Ka-bar. it comes incredibly sharp. i almost cut my finger off with it actually.

https://www.amazon.com/Moobom-Portable-Backlit-Display-Digital/dp/B01A6KH98Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1467224696&sr=8-4&keywords=fishing+scale

bought this one maybe 6 months ago.. still works great and is super cheap! never estimate again! :)

[Backlit LCD Display] Dr.meter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZWNGZFO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is the scale I got. Really cheap and works. It doesn’t have the latest hook if you’re just weighing under the gills. There’s definitely better options though.

Dude, here. Same as dudes first link there. https://www.amazon.ca/Pack-SAS-Takedown-Arrows-spine/dp/B01L76MYRM

But they're only 2 piece, 15.5 inches each.

Edit: Heck, the other link is available too But it's overpriced at 120 bucks for a single arrow..

I would not get the Ka-bar if I were you. I would go for a M-9 bayonet. It's much more of a survival knife. It even as a wire cutter on it.

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-490-Bayonet-System-Green/dp/B000Q9F7LM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425736591&sr=8-3&keywords=m9+bayonet

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-490-Bayonet-System-Green/dp/B000Q9F7LM/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1452024385&sr=1-2&keywords=bayonet&refinements=p_36%3A1253558011

This beyonet is fantastic, looks great.