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    maxpedition single sheath holster

    If you find a good horizontal sheath solution, please post about it in this forum. I've been looking for such a thing for some time, to no avail.
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    maxpedition single sheath holster

    I bought a coupla those for horizontal carry. To me, the single sheath is much too bulky to wear. At the time, my application was one sheath for a leatherman wave, the other for a aa maglite. The sheaths made those small items greatly larger - too much so to wear. I wound up attaching one of my...
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    Which Multimeter?

    I've owned many multimeters and I've ordered from many electronics suppliers. My current fave is this model from RadioShack: http://tinyurl.com/jcxva Very small and portable to allow EDC, autoranging digital, continuity tone, auto power off, very swell. Highly reccomended.
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    Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger?

    I have a Monsoon and wrote rather a lot about it here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=98952&highlight=monsoon
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    GPX brand ok?

    My experience with GPX has been that it is the cheapest, crummiest, lousiest equipment available. If you gave me GPX equipment of any sort, it would go immediately on my cannibalize-for-parts pile. Despite its reputation, I've found Radio Shack's Optima brand to be surprisingly decent. A high...
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    capacitors: is voltage relative to amperage

    With all due respect, your post gives me the distinct impression that your knowledge of electricity is not at a level where you could safely be working with that kind of power. While someone may answer your question such that you can proceed with your project, my sincere advice is that you not...
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    Cold Heat Soldering Tool?

    > I've used mine several times to solder auto speaker wires and auto accessory wires, as well as small jobs where there was only one or two solder connections. Crazy. I tried mine out for the first time this past Sunday doing exactly that. I had two pair of 14 gauge wires that needed to be...
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    What do you EDC in your pockets?

    FL: Keys FR: lighter, lip balm, Leatherman Squirt EL, Motorolla v710, loose change RR: Levenger International Pocket Briefcase
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    Monsoon Arrived

    I've taken to wearing the Monsoon (what seems like) backwards, over my right shoulder. This is pretty comfortable, is quick to put on and take off, and allows me to swing the bag to the front, side, or back without difficulty. The big downside is that this places the only readily accessible...
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    Monsoon Arrived

    > ...backpacks also cannot be shifted in front of you to get items out without taking the pack off. Backpacks are great for heavier loads. For most people's "EDC" type loads, sling bags are a way better solution, IMO. Anytime you want convenient access to your load but don't need a perfectly...
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    Monsoon Arrived

    Last night I played with the bag some more (of course). After spending more time with it, my feelings are more mixed than ever. It is a cross-carry bag, no way around it. It can be slung over one shoulder, but the ergonomics are greatly lacking... you're constantly aware that you're almost...
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    Monsoon Arrived

    After months of torturous waiting, I finally received my Maxpedition Monsoon today. My initial impression is one of deep, heart-rending disappointment. In fairness, the bag has a lot going for it. It's very nicely made and seems quite sturdy. In my eyes, it's the most stylish goodly-sized bag...
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    Help needed: Magnetic drive for pendulum

    I've a neat book about BEAM robotics called "Junkbots, Bugbots and Bots on Wheels" that contains a circuit just like what you're wanting. It runs on a miniscule amount of current from a solar cell. Rather than use a reed switch to detect the proximity of the pendulum, the current induced in the...
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    Maxpedition Monsoon Availability?

    Does anyone know what the status is of the Maxpedition Monsoon? I pre-ordered from Tadgear in early October; the delivery was to be "late October." When Oct 31 rolled around and I'd still heard nothing from them, I e-mailed to ask what was up. I got a terse "it'll get there when it gets...
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    Maxpedition Jumbo, Typhoon coming next week

    Grrr... gnash... chomp... I want a Monsoon, though!
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