Having lived the major share of my life, so far, in Upstate New York, I am somewhat acclimated to the potentially harsh weather conditions that can span as much as 6 months. Growing up outside of Buffalo, learning to dress for the weather was literally a matter of survival. Back then, cotton waffle long johns were in widespread use, but if you were active they soon got damp and robbed the heat from your body, thus the adage “cotton kills”. In more recent years, the advances in technical clothing has been aimed primarily at the outdoor sporting enthusiasts, though the trades have benefited as well. One problem though, is that most of the new technical wear can be pricey, adds bulk, or is not designed to hold up to the abuse associated with the construction trades. Being caught up in a snowstorm of down feathers right after walking past that exposed nail is a groan worthy event. Taking that into consideration, Milwaukee developed a line of outerwear to beat back the elements that will hold up to the rigors of the workplace. Read More
Gear
Gerber Fastball Folding Knife Review – A Fun Finger Flipper
Over the past few decades, I’ve owned a LOT of knives. From playing mumblety-peg and whittling sticks with my blue Cub Scout knife, to trimming shims and opening #%<%(^$ clamshell packaging today, a knife has always been a handy item to have on hand. I’ve had good knives and crappy knives, and there have been too many to count, even if I wanted to. This is primarily because I’m extremely prone to losing them. I’ve lost them on job sites, in the woods, at TSA security checkpoints, and who knows where. Hey, if I knew where I lost them, they wouldn’t be lost. The folks at Gerber recently sent us a Gerber Fastball Folding Knife to check out. Join us for a quick look at it, before I misplace it…. Read More
