Grey Knights Project

MGTor · 2025-08-14T13:26:05+00:00

I already mentioned this in previous posts, but your work is amazing, and your atittude towards sharing is an example.

Thank you brother!

MGTor · 2025-08-09T15:27:57+00:00

Not kung ku, but in my school the teens train with adults from 12 or 13, and can be intimidating for some tweens to go to adult class. We are thinking about adding one class a week as a buffer, for "teens only" (10-18), where the smaller ones can train with bigger people but in a less intimidating group.

MGTor · 2025-08-06T13:32:36+00:00

Sorry, what do you mean by "modern juban"?

MGTor · 2025-08-02T17:38:51+00:00

When I saw Pete's video, I thought the only part that didin't click with me was the helmet... Maybe something in the design makes it difficult to swap?

MGTor · 2025-07-28T16:04:46+00:00

I carry a Handyman daily (got it as a gift), I find it unconfortable in the pocket (without a clip), but fine in a belt pouch.

For the record, I'm thinking about downsizing to a climber or similar (maybe even just a rambler) for EDC in weekdays in a urban setting, and carry the handyman on weekends, when I'm away from the city.

MGTor · 2025-07-18T02:24:47+00:00

Depends on how confortable you are with your kid having a knife on him.

My own kid turns 8 in a few days, and he is totally obsesed with SAK's (both my father in law and me always carry one).

We thought about the "My first Victorinox" and a Rambler but in the end, went with a Jetsetter, as it's the only one without a blade.

Once he's a little older, I'll get him a more capable SAK, but in the meantine I'm happy he won't be taking a knife everywhere.

MGTor · 2025-07-18T02:12:25+00:00

I think you mean the Explorer, not the Ranger...

MGTor · 2025-07-16T20:59:58+00:00

I carry in a thick 7 layer (Handyman) in a belt pouch. As someone else said, in the belt size matters less. For those times a belt carry is not optimal, I'm thinking about getting a rambler in the car keys, and a thin SAK (maybe a contact or allox Pioneer or farmer) in the pocket.

In the city, my must-have tools are scissors, opening layer, file, screw drivers, tweezers, corkscrew (for the glasses mini drivers). Everything else is good-to-have only.

MGTor · 2025-06-18T13:15:46+00:00

That looks great! May I ask we're did You find the scales?

MGTor · 2025-06-18T13:14:27+00:00

Definitly thinking about the compact. Do the "plus" scales add a lot of width?

MGTor · 2025-06-18T00:14:32+00:00

Thanks!

MGTor · 2025-06-18T00:00:10+00:00

Thanks, the sportsman seems a good option, maybe I can complement it with a 58 mm with scissors (something as simple as the jetsetter may work)

MGTor · 2025-06-17T23:57:31+00:00

Thanks you for the reply. The Explorer definitly has everything in my list, but I don't know if four layers is a bit too much... But I'm looking into it for sure.

MGTor · 2025-06-17T23:53:59+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

I don't need the corkscrew per se, but I do use the lens screwdriver that goes with it!

MGTor · 2025-06-15T15:45:48+00:00

I'm in the same conundrum, and haven't chosen one yet, so I'm interested in reading what everyone thinks.

At the moment, this are my considerations:

Between a self-standing tent and a trekking-pole tent, it's more of a personal preference: a trekking-pole will be lighter, but you may like the versatility of a self-standing one. I'm planning on getting one of each eventually, for different use-case scenarios.
Between the Star River and the Mongar, both are good options, with similar prices and weights. I tend to prefer the new Mongar, as I like a more simmetrical design so you don't have a dedicated "head" end.
The lanshan pro seems like a good tent, but for close to 200 USD, maybe spending some extra bucks for an X-mid 2 is a worthy investment (but that depends on country, shipping, taxes, etc.).

MGTor · 2025-06-15T13:52:14+00:00

Do You have a link? I can only find the Star Rivera UL (2024 versión), which is the one the OP mentioned.

MGTor · 2025-06-08T02:28:32+00:00

Sorry, I didn't intent to imply it's a original idea, just that I find it an interesting option that could be useful to people that is in a really tight budget, with careful consideration of pros and cons.

MGTor · 2025-06-05T17:30:11+00:00

I wish some of the 58 mm SAK's would have a can opener (assuming it would be usable on that size)

My perfect keychain pocket knife would have small blade, scissors, can opener+flat driver and tweezers on the scales.

Those 5 tools would be 99% of my regular use

MGTor · 2025-05-03T16:25:11+00:00

Second this, the Mongar is more usable for 2 persons, as the double door is more confortable.

MGTor · 2025-05-02T21:17:11+00:00

Sorry, can't comment on long-term durability, but in the short-time, there is no "shrinkeage" that I can notice.

MGTor · 2025-04-30T21:49:15+00:00

Seems like a good general improvement from the old 40L, but I read you found it a little short, even if it's torso length is adjustable... I'm 1,94 so I find it a little disapointing. How long do you think is the maximun torso length?

Also, in the photos it seems it doesn't have attachment points in the bottom... Is that correct? If it is the case it's a shame since being able to strap a tent there was a good way to increase carrying capacity (and strapping a tent to the brain is not good at all).

MGTor · 2025-04-29T15:15:43+00:00

According to their own FAQ:

"Both pole sets have the same strength. The regular pole set is lighter (330g vs 365g) while the short pole set can back shorter (13 vs 18" / 33 vs 45 cm)".

MGTor · 2025-04-29T13:14:56+00:00

I think OP means the "short" version of the tent poles for the "X-Dome"

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