It’s that time again folks, time for everyone to sit down and think what do I want, what do I need, what do I deserve. I’ve taken a more athletic and outdoor role in my life recently so I’m not going to fill this with tech, though you will notice a geek theme throughout. Here goes!
- Under Armour base layers. Specifically, Cold Gear Base 3.0 Leggings and Crew. These will keep me warm and dry, keeping sweat away from my body and heat nice and close. These will be great for those 6am dog walks in Feburary, for hiding in a Goose Blind in PEI while the snow falls, or for that late night search.
- A new thumb drive. Yes, another thumb drive. Though, to be fair, this will be the last thumb drive. A Iron Key drive is rock solid, and possibly the most secure on the planet. Built with military grade hardware security and encryption, this is a serious thumb drive.
- A new monitor. Specifically, a HP, 24″ LCD. My current lcd, a square, 19″ is getting quite old. Its roughly 5 years to be more accurate. A 24″ wide would be a perfect companion. I would love to list a nice Dell monitor, one that I can rotate to portrait, but they are just too much coin to drool at right now. And I’m saving the really big thing for last.
- A Blue-ray player. Yes, a Samsung Blue-ray player would be the great addition to my incredible surround sound system, and my beutiful 40″ 1080p LCD. And this one comes with a copy of Dark Night!
- Portable water filtration. Water is a must, if your hiking, searching, camping, or just sitting at a desk. Safe, clean water is eve more of a must. The last thing you need when your 5 hours in the woods is to be hit with a stomach bug cause of bad water. The MSR MiniWorks EX is a pump action water filter that output up to 1L per minute. And trust me, speed is important. If you find a lost subject, he will need water, and clean water, fast clean water, is a very good thing.
- I currently carry a MSR canister stove when I go on a hike or search. The stove itself fits into the palm of my hand, and the fuel canisters are not much bigger than a coffee mug. It lasts for hours, and boils over 1L of water in roughly 3min or less. Only problem is the fuel is a bit harder to find, and when it gets cold, the fuel canisters won’t work. When it gets cold, you need something like the Optimus Nova+ Multifuel Stove. This specific model burns white gas, and can last a few hours, and can boil 1L of water in under 4 min. This burns white gas, kerosene, diesel, and jet fuel! Water is a must, and having a alternative way to clean i is very important. Aside from that, being able to cook up a hot drink is a great way to raise the energy level of anyone.
- Suunto Core Extreme. This is one of the geekiest things I am wishing for. A digital watch with compass, barometer, altimeter, and thermometer. A great tool for keeping track of location, and weather when I’m out in the woods.
- A headlamp. A headlamp is a essential item, keeps your hands free and gives a constant beam of light exactly where you are looking. For early morning dog walks, or late night searches, this would be a great tool. Petzl just happens to make a very nice and affordable unit as well. Not as fancy as I would of hoped, but for the price its a good unit.
- Lastly, the big thing. You many remember years back me drooling over the 2002 Jeep Liberty. I’ve been driving this for a year now, and I love it. No real problems other than expect wear and tear on a vehicle of its age, and its been beaten around off road a few times. Well, lately, Ive been drooling over something a bit bigger. A big newer. A bit more…. Dodge. The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab, with a Cummins Diesel, and a off road package is my next ride. I’m looking at a off road beast that is comfortable on the road, a dream on the highway, and at 350hp and 650lb foot of torque, can tow your sorry ass off the trail or out of a snow bank without a cough.
That’s about it guys, so what are you asking Santa for?
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