We noticed some low prices on gear at the local big box store. We took a look at the prices at the store compared to the sugested retail price from the manufacturer, and then we compared the big box store price to online stores and online auctions. Supprizingly, the Auctions were not always the lowest prices, and some of the prices at the local store beat the online purchase options. What this small experiment tells us is there is no best place to buy gear. Prices do fluctuate and for the money you might save its worth looking around before you put money down.
We noticed some low prices on gear at the local big box store. We took a look at the prices at the store compared to the sugested retail price from the manufacturer, and then we compared the big box store price to online stores and online auctions. Supprizingly, the Auctions were not always the lowest prices, and some of the prices at the local store beat the online purchase options. What this small experiment tells us is there is no best place to buy gear. Prices do fluctuate and for the money you might save its worth looking around before you put money down.
After two months of daily pocket carry on a set of keys the Photon Freedom Micro is standing up very well. There are no obvious wear marks on the light, and the desert camouflage paint job is not worn or scratched. I looped a length of black 550 cord to tether the LED light to my keys so it is easy to remove and use separately and the cord is long enough to use the light while the keys are in the ignition of the vehicle or in a door lock
After two months of daily pocket carry on a set of keys the Photon Freedom Micro is standing up very well. There are no obvious wear marks on the light, and the desert camouflage paint job is not worn or scratched. I looped a length of black 550 cord to tether the LED light to my keys so it is easy to remove and use separately and the cord is long enough to use the light while the keys are in the ignition of the vehicle or in a door lock
I bought this battery holder at a gun show a few months back and it has proved to be a real convenience. It holds 12 AA batteries securely. Since the holder can accept the battery either end down, I can also use the Battery Caddy to keep track of used vs new batteries. The batteries are held tightly so they do not rattle or make any noise in the caddy. In order to find the battery caddy in the pockets or pouches we keep it in, I added a 550 cord lanyard with a LED light. This simple modification makes the battery holder easy to find and easy to grab. Eventually I found this Uncle Mikes double magazine pouch which fits the Battery Caddy as if it was made for it
I bought this battery holder at a gun show a few months back and it has proved to be a real convenience. It holds 12 AA batteries securely. Since the holder can accept the battery either end down, I can also use the Battery Caddy to keep track of used vs new batteries. The batteries are held tightly so they do not rattle or make any noise in the caddy. In order to find the battery caddy in the pockets or pouches we keep it in, I added a 550 cord lanyard with a LED light. This simple modification makes the battery holder easy to find and easy to grab. Eventually I found this Uncle Mikes double magazine pouch which fits the Battery Caddy as if it was made for it
I bought this battery holder at a gun show a few months back and it has proved to be a real convenience. It holds 12 AA batteries securely. Since the holder can accept the battery either end down, I can also use the Battery Caddy to keep track of used vs new batteries. The batteries are held tightly so they do not rattle or make any noise in the caddy. In order to find the battery caddy in the pockets or pouches we keep it in, I added a 550 cord lanyard with a LED light. This simple modification makes the battery holder easy to find and easy to grab. Eventually I found this Uncle Mikes double magazine pouch which fits the Battery Caddy as if it was made for it
We have used bulk Alkaline batteries for many years now. They are fairly inexpensive and seem to work well in my digital cameras which are the largest user of AA batteries used by us daily. We take photographs for a living so we use our digital cameras every day and go through about a battery a day each month. Alkaline AA batteries cost us about $10 for 24 (More or less depending on Sales, where we buy, etc) this is about 42 cents each or about $15 a month.
So I decided to give them a real test. I went to the store and bought the bulk AA batteries I typically use and a pack of eight AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium. The alkaline cost $10 for 24 this is about 42 cents each, the lithium cost $19 for 8 which is $2.37 each quite a difference. The test will be how long the lithium last compared to the bulk alkaline. This will be a long term test, at least a month, or two. Stay tuned to see how this battery test turns out.
We have used bulk Alkaline batteries for many years now. They are fairly inexpensive and seem to work well in my digital cameras which are the largest user of AA batteries used by us daily. We take photographs for a living so we use our digital cameras every day and go through about a battery a day each month. Alkaline AA batteries cost us about $10 for 24 (More or less depending on Sales, where we buy, etc) this is about 42 cents each or about $15 a month.
So I decided to give them a real test. I went to the store and bought the bulk AA batteries I typically use and a pack of eight AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium. The alkaline cost $10 for 24 this is about 42 cents each, the lithium cost $19 for 8 which is $2.37 each quite a difference. The test will be how long the lithium last compared to the bulk alkaline. This will be a long term test, at least a month, or two. Stay tuned to see how this battery test turns out.
We have used bulk Alkaline batteries for many years now. They are fairly inexpensive and seem to work well in my digital cameras which are the largest user of AA batteries used by us daily. We take photographs for a living so we use our digital cameras every day and go through about a battery a day each month. Alkaline AA batteries cost us about $10 for 24 (More or less depending on Sales, where we buy, etc) this is about 42 cents each or about $15 a month.
So I decided to give them a real test. I went to the store and bought the bulk AA batteries I typically use and a pack of eight AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium. The alkaline cost $10 for 24 this is about 42 cents each, the lithium cost $19 for 8 which is $2.37 each quite a difference. The test will be how long the lithium last compared to the bulk alkaline. This will be a long term test, at least a month, or two. Stay tuned to see how this battery test turns out.
I saw these at the local food store the other day. These small LED lights clip onto the back of your key and provide a light when needed. Have you ever been caught without a light in a dark place? These small lights are a great idea and for $1 they really can not get much cheaper.
We saw these keys and took a few photos of the Streamlight Nanolight. This is a little over Three Months since we took the first photos of this light when it was new. After three months of daily carry the black finish is getting worn off, but the light still works and has not gone off on its own. We will keep checking on on this light to see how it holds up
We saw these keys and took a few photos of the Streamlight Nanolight. This is a little over Three Months since we took the first photos of this light when it was new. After three months of daily carry the black finish is getting worn off, but the light still works and has not gone off on its own. We will keep checking on on this light to see how it holds up
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