OAUSA Net - December 16, 2021 – Christmas Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiasts

[toms]

We plan to open up the net for everyone to make suggestions on gifts for the outdoors.

Maybe you will hear one or 2 ideas that will fit perfectly for a gift for someone you know. Maybe that is you!

We would like everyone to post up suggestions and pictures in this preview.
If you have a ball park price or where to get it that is good too – Just remember no commercials.

Here is a list of topics to help get your ideas flowing.
1. Ham Radio
2. 4-Wheeling
3. Dutch Oven cooking
4. Navigation (map, compass, GPS)
5. Outdoor medicine
6. First Aid kits, wilderness medicine, first aid courses
7. Camping (tents, sleeping bags)
8. Photography
9. Recovery gear
10. Firearms, shooting, handloading
11. Survival gear
12. Computers stuff
13. Wine
14. Coffee
15. Hot Sauce
16. Books & maps
17. Other communication ( sat phone, cell PLB, spot)
18. Solar, wind, batteries
19. Fire extinguishers
20. Vehicle repair & maintenance
21. Edged Implements


Happy shopping!

[toms]

Stuff you want everyone to have

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SINGLE-FOLD WOOD HANDLE SHOVEL

Designed after the vintage U.S. shovel used by our troops in WWII, even to the exact size, weight, quality, and color. The hardwood handle has a screw lock that holds the steel blade in a straight or 90(0) position. Great for off-roaders and campers. Measures 20"L folded and 27"L fully extended. The blade is 6"W. New Unissued. Weighs 3.20 lbs.

$11.95 at Major Surplus
https://majorsurplus.com/single-fold-wo ... hovel.html
435 W Alondra Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248


Element E50 Fire Extinguisher
Regular price$79.95 USD

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Cooking Stuff

Camp Maid Charcoal Chimney

COLLAPSIBLE CONVENIENCE: Unlike most bulky charcoal starters, our charcoal chimney folds down in one piece and fits inside a 12" or larger dutch oven. Packed in our included storage sack, it's a portable cooking tool for any outdoor adventure!

QUICK HEATING: Lighting charcoal with a charcoal chimney starter is incredibly faster. CampMaid's charcoal starter holds up to 45 briquettes, heating them quickly and speeding up your outdoor grill or dutch oven cooking process.

DURABLE MATERIAL: Our chimney charcoal starter is made with high-quality paint lock steel so that the hot charcoal won't damage or wear down the chimney. It also features a heat-safe handle to protect both your hands and the integrity of the product.

MULTI-USE DESIGN: Whether you need quick heat for a dutch oven beach cookout, backyard grill, camping trip, tailgate party, or for outdoor survival, this charcoal starter chimney is ready to fold down and follow you anywhere.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Not only is our portable chimney great for outdoor recreation, it's also an essential addition to your emergency preparedness supply. If times get tough, this charcoal grill starter is ready to enhance your outdoor cooking.

$25 at Sportman's Warehouse
https://www.sportsmans.com/
2585 TUSCANY ST
CORONA, CA

Ham Stuff

Cigarette Lighter Plug to Powerpole adapter

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Convert any automotive cigarette lighter socket into a Powerpole outlet with this portable adapter. CigBuddy has an LED power indicator and dual ground tabs. Rated at 14VDC @ 20A, includes a user replaceable 20A fuse. A great item for your emergency bag.

$15.00 at Powerwerx
https://powerwerx.com/dc-power-products

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BuzzyWaxx (Product Link) Can $7.

Cast iron seasoning product. It applies very easily like a paste wax. Doesn’t smoke or smell as bad as other oils when it polymerizes. Seems more non-stick than other seasoning products. Can also be used to protect wooden utensils.

How to Apply

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Comes also as a “kit” with reusable microfiber towels for $22.

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Camp Maid Kickstand & Lid Lifter $21. (Product Link)

Great mainly when heating your Dutch oven from the bottom. Lifts lids and supports it off the ground.

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Using the “kickstand” will obviously dump any coals that were on top of the lid, so has limited use for baking with charcoal. Admittedly, I use this mostly for Dutch oven cooking at home inside a regular an oven.

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Kellam Knives Billhook (Product Link) $132

In my opinion, this is the best tool for creating kindling and tinder from branches. Super sharp 7½” blade, light weight.

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Or


Fiskars Billhooks $42 - $67 (Product Link)

I was going to suggest a less expensive Fiskars billhook, which I’ve used, but that product is apparently discontinued, replaced by these: a 6” blade version for $42 has serrated teeth on the spine and a 9” blade for $55 has standard saw teeth (unfortunately not “razortooth” crosscut pruning saw teeth).

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I noticed that Fiskars also makes this crazy $67 thing with 18” blade which is a combination axe and billhook. Highly rated on Amazon 4.6 of 5, selling for $45. Holy grail of outdoor wood processing? Probably not … check the reviews.

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[DaveK]

GIFT SUGGESTIONS

1. For All the handloaders

Anyone who has been handloading (reloading) for a while knows that there is no shortage of books, magazines and articles on the subject. As we put a few years under our belts, we gain a perspective on which sources have turned out to be the best. On that subject, I have found Glen Zediker's books are among the very best for all shooters, whether recreational, competitive, tactical, or hunting. The book, "Top-Grade Ammo", covers step by step directions on handloading, recommends the necessary tools and gear, and has some very inventive and helpful tricks. Zediker passed away about a year ago, and for a while his books were hard to find, but it seems that the family is now publishing his works.

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2. For All the AR Fans

America's rifle, and the most prevalent of all makes, is the creation of Eugene Stoner. The gun was, and still is, known as the "AR", which, by the way, stands for Armalite Rifle. It's popularity is due in large part to Stoner's ingenious design and the fact that the rifle platform is popular and capable for almost every level of hunting, for competition, self defense, and recreational shooting. Glen Zediker was a competitive shooter, primarily with an AR, and during his career, he became one of the most successful. There are two of his books that cover the topic of AR building, performance and maintenance, and should be on the shelf of every AR shooter.

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3. For All the 4WD Off-Roaders

Everyone who actually uses their 4WD vehicle as it was designed, knows that we all have 4 pieces of equipment, known as tires, that are subjected to an enormous amount of rough treatment, and that sooner or later, will be damaged, aka a flat tire. We believe that every 4WD vehicle should have a tire repair kit as a mandatory piece of your equipment, and that you should know how to use it. A great gift idea for the family members who wander off road.

As it turns out, tires go flat in the city too, and having that same kit in every vehicle is a great idea. Safety Seal kits are a time-tested and popular option for repairing tires. And, to the extent that you can convince family members to to carry these kits, and learn how to use them, this can be a great gift idea. Made in the USA.

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4. For All the Hunters Who Glass

If you are the type of hunter that glasses your hunting area for any length of time, having a steady mount for your binoculars is a must. There is just no way to hand hold your binocs to see the subtle movements of your game, especially with higher magnification powers (10x and above, IMHO.) Aside from missing these subtle movements, wobbling binocs will sooner or later (and probably sooner) result in eye strain. If you are traveling distances to get to your hunting or glassing spot, having a light weight and rugged tripod is the key to success, and that is where carbon fiber shines. Meopta makes a well made, light weight, rugged, versatile, and affordable tripod that is just what you will need. Made in the Czech Republic.

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5. For All Who Enjoy Coffee in the Outdoors

Some might call us "coffee nuts", but they are usually the ones that still drink instant coffee. In keeping with our tradition of comfort camping, we have explored and devised a lot of ways to effectively enjoy some of our favorite food and drinks while camping in the remote wilderness. Coffee is one of those drinks, and having pre-ground coffee, prepared properly, is a favorite way to start our camping day. Preparing fresh ground coffee beans, ground right at camp, is just another step up in comfort. Traveling compactly is always one of our priorities, and that means that a hand grinder is the answer here. The Red Rooster Trading company makes such a grinder, made in the USA. The grinder uses an adjustable ceramic burr which will produce everything from a super fine grind (Turkish) to a coarse grind (French Press) and everything in between.

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[H380]

Please check me in, WY6R -- Bob.

[Jeff-OAUSA]

Please check me in.

WD6USA

[Jeff-OAUSA]

It is hard to beat a Genuine Buck Knife as a gift for any outdoor enthusiast.
Warning: Buck does sell some knives Made in China.
The nice thing is that Buck knows the value of its Made in USA Brand, and Buck clearly shows where each of their knives are made.
IMHO, Buck's USA Knives are the best value knives in the industry.
Plus, a knife made in the USA by an American is something you can be proud to carry.

Buck of the Month

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Buck Custom Shop

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Buck Pre-Made Stock Knives

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[Geoff]

Please check me in tonight.

[Diesel4x]

Good evening all. Please check in Randy KF6KOC and Becky KF6RGR.

Thanks!!

[KA9WDX]

Check in please - Thanks - Bernie
Will be interesting to find out what everyone says.