Ka Bar Becker 16 Custom

The Ka Bar Becker 16 is a great camp/survival knife out of the box.  But as I've noted before, I like to personalize and upgrade things myself and after a few tweaks, this knife may be one of the best out there.   

Inspired by the customization project outlined on the YouTube channel of Gideon's Tactical as I began to search for a survival/camp knife, I decided to go with the Ka Bar Becker BK 16 based on many things including its lower price point and ability to upgrade parts of the knife when you are able to and not have such a large investment up front. 

First the final results after stripping the stock coating and upgrading the handles and sheath:

 

a Memphis Traveler's 2015 Christmas List Part 2 - $25-$100

Part 2 of the 2015 Christmas Gift List includes gifts in the ranges of $25-$50 and $50-$100 to try to keep things a little organized. 


$25-$50:

Expanding GORUCK Collection

GORUCK has been on a run lately releasing new rucks and different colors.  So that means....

The number of GORUCK packs I own is expanding,

Can't Wait To Use This Gerber Strong Arm!

Just got a Gerber StrongArm from Amazon and I can't wait to use this thing on the next trail or camping trip I take.  I was able to get some time at least to post some initial thoughts for now.

 

9/11 Memorial GORUCK

A little late but everyone had a great time with lots of "good living" at the GORUCK 9/11 Memorial event in Dallas.  My 2nd event and first Light has jump started me back into rucking.

Field Notes - Fall 2015

I really enjoyed this set. Previously my favorite Field Notes sets have been any that included green books as well as the real wood covered Shelterwood edition.

A mini " hello was included in one of my packs.

Buck Knives - Compadre Camp Knife

This will be going on my upcoming 2015 Outdoors Christmas Gift List but I wanted to do a separate post about it as well because I just like the looks of this knife so much.



Buck Knives 0104WAS Compadre Camp Knife with Red Blade and Plain Edge.

 

You will either love or hate the red powder coated blade but I like it and think it goes well with the Walnut handle.

Morale Patch Collection

My newest hobby that has developed as I have gotten into doing GORUCK events over the last few years is a patch collection.

Christmas Gifts For The Adventurous Gent 2011

Christmas Gifts for the Adventurous Gent

Gift Guide 2011


I consider myself a Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete and Adventurer, and pick things I would like to get under the tree on Christmas morning.
 
Be sure to check out last year's post:

Christmas Gifts for the Adventurous Gent 2010.


I hope this list inspires some great ideas or at least a related gift.  If so, let us know!
Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Inspirations - Field Notes Road Trip Kit

This is a great idea!

Gear up for that Road Trip.  As I have said before, having notebooks with you on a trip is one of the best ways to document the trip in writing about how you feel when you are there.  Sometimes it is hard to capture that with pictures alone.

Landscapes As American History

From the time of the early American settlers when they were bringing dandelions to North America as ornamental plants (what were those people thinking?) we have intentionally and unintentionally changed the surrounding landscape.  

Baby Bald Eagles Might Be Hatching Today

Join the nearly 130,000 people, and growing, watching the possible hatching of baby bald eagles today instead of working.


See the live stream here.


Learn more about the symbol of America, the Bald Eagle.

U.S. National Parks Free Days and Vintage Posters

Don't miss this year's U.S. National Parks Free Days in 100 National Parks that usually have entrance fees.  

There has already been one free weekend, but there are more coming and one very soon in April.

Doane Paper Utility Notebooks

Another new pocket notebook has come out recently and like I said before, taking notes on your trip is as important as pictures to help you remember how you felt on your outings.   As well as the hundreds of other uses for these pocket-sized books.

Doane Paper, a West Coast American paper company, has some quality offerings in the pocket notebook lineup and this new pocket utility notebook with crossover cover art is a pretty unique one.

From what I gather, their paper has both lines and a graph on each page so no decision about that is necessary. 

I like the look of the vintage cover art and the color.  I might jump out and get one for myself in the next couple weeks.  I will let you know if I do.


Another review here:

Buy them here:



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