Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife

Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
From Victorinox

 

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Features

• Complete set of Swiss Army tools to use while camping, hiking, fishing, and more
• Contains 30 stainless-steel tools, with 60-plus individual parts
• Includes screwdrivers, can/bottle opener, files, hooks, saws, and much more
• Housed in famous Swiss Army body, with nylon handle and aluminum frame
• Precision crafted in Switzerland; measures 3-1/2 inches long; lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

Awesome Knife/Tool
I really like all the features of this Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. It was affordable and really has a lot of useful tools. Some tools not mentioned above packed into this knife include:

Needle (near the corkscrew)
Micro Small Screwdriver within the corkscrew
metal saw
wood saw

These things come in really handy in the tackle box or glove compartment in the car. They also really work well hiking/backpacking/camping or unpacking or whenever a quicktool is needed.

A great knife at a great value with a great warranty.

Great for the botanist/biologist as well as the handyperson
I like this particularVictorinox  Swiss army knife because it has a bit more than the standard knife. As a botanist and biology teacher, the hand lens has been used many a time to examine detail on a moss or beetle. The saw is great for camping, as well as collecting specimens. Additionally, you have all the basic handy gadgets you need on a knife: screwdrivers, scissors, nail file, tweezers, etc, as well as your basic, essential knife blade. I've had one of these for over 25 years, and have used it on five continents and for a hundred picnics. My only complaint is that as a lefty, food/muck can get lodged in the grooves of the handle when you use the blade (e.g. cheese, bread crumbs, etc). I use the toothpick to clean it up, but a hassle nonetheless.

Be careful about this purchase.

Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus which is not as good as the plain Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife but is priced at $17 less. I had previously purchased the Swiss Army Champion Pocket Knife which has a pair of minipliers that work as well as the usual hemostats for fishing. That is the only difference that I can see between the two models. Given that gold handled hemostats are available for under $5 at most fishing stores that would make this the better buy but this is not the top of the line that the name implies. So 4 stars for this Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Champ Plus and 5 stars for the Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife.
I always wondered what the hook thing is for on the other side of the knife from most of the other blades. After a little research I found it is for carrying stringed packages or grocery bags and really converts the knife into a comfortable carrying handle instead of having it feel like you're losing a finger at a knuckle.

Coleman Two-Mantle Propane Lantern

Coleman Two-Mantle Propane Lantern

From Coleman

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Product Description

Lantern, M.L., 2-Mantle (Folding Foot Base)

Features

• Burn time of seven hours on high, 14 hours on low
• Unique, stable base with foldable feet
• Porcelain ventilator won't rust
• Lights with matches
• Operates on one 16.4-ounce cylinder of propane (not included)

Customer Reviews

Nice, but has some quirks
I keep this lantern handy for power outages. I plan to take it camping next time I go. I recommend keeping the Styrofoam case that protects the glass globe. It's much easier to dismantle and store the unit without fear of breaking the globe.

This two-mantle lantern throws out lots of light. It starts easily with a match.

I don't like the way the propane tank sits in the base. To move the lantern from one room to the next you must support the plastic base, otherwise it falls off.

Very important! Do not over-tighten the top ventilator nut. The glass globe will crack because it has no room to expand when it heats up. I cracked two globes before contacting Coleman, who showed me the error of my ways.

Despite the problems, this is a great lantern, and it's much easier to use than Coleman's pump version that uses liquid fuel.

Coleman 2-Mantle Propane Lantern. (Not 'Instant Start' )
Great lantern. Lightweight, well designed (except that the 'legs' tend to fall off the tank when you carry it. One other disappointment. I bought Coleman Lantern Lighters (Prod. # 503A) to install in each unit, only to find that this is one of the few Coleman lanterns that will not accomodate the lighter. That's a shame, as the lighter is a great convenience. Otherwise, I was pleased, and the recipients (they were Christmas gifts for teenage nephews) are very happy.

Coleman Lamp

Two nights after I received the lantern the power went out. Worked as advertised. Good product- Good timing!

Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife From Victorinox

Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
From Victorinox

 

Price: Click to see price

Features

• Complete set of Swiss Army tools to use while camping, hiking, fishing, and more
• Contains 30 stainless-steel tools, with 60-plus individual parts
• Includes screwdrivers, can/bottle opener, files, hooks, saws, and much more
• Housed in famous Swiss Army body, with nylon handle and aluminum frame
• Precision crafted in Switzerland; measures 3-1/2 inches long; lifetime warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Champion Plus, a complete set of tools for campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, picnic enthusiasts, and people all trades--all neatly contained in a single implement. Measuring just 3-1/2 inches long, the Champion Plus is stylishly cased in the famous red Swiss Army body that's recognized around the world. More importantly, the pocket knife contains 30 stainless-steel tools appropriate for just about any occasion. The standard camping tools include a large blade, a small blade, a corkscrew, a can opener, a bottle opener, a small screwdriver, a large screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, scissors, tweezers, and a toothpick. And that's just the beginning, as the Champion Plus also offers a punch reamer, multipurpose hook, wood saw, fish scaler, and hook disgorger. In short, there's no better accessory for camping, hunting, and fishing trips.

Should the basic tools not cut it, the Champion Plus steps up with a host of extras, including a metal file, metal saw, fine screwdriver, mini screwdriver, and chisel scraper. Add in such tools as a ruler, nail file, nail cleaner, magnifying glass, pressurized ball point pen, straight pen, sewing eye, and key ring and you're well equipped for everything from repairing holes in tents to reading the fine print on instructions.

As with all Victorinox items, the Champion Plus is made to exacting standards, with 60-plus individual parts and 450 steps going into its construction. Victorinox attends to every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. Such care is unmatched, and is why the Champ series is recognized by such international experts as the New York Museum of Modern Art and the State Museum of Applied Art in Munich, both of which have selected it for their "excellence in design" collections. Outfitted with a nylon handle and an aluminum housing, the Champion Plus carries a lifetime warranty.

The Champion Plus measures just 3-1/2 inches long and contains 30 useful tools.

 

Champion Plus Features:

• Large blade, small blade
• Corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener
• Small screwdriver, large screwdriver
• Reamer, punch
• Key ring, tweezers, toothpick
• Scissors, multi-purpose hook
• Wood saw, fish scaler
• Hook disgorger, ruler
• Nail file, nail cleaner
• Metal file, metal saw
• Fine screwdriver, chisel/scraper
• Phillips screwdriver
• Magnifying glass, straight pen
• Pressurized ball point pen
• Mini screwdriver, sewing eye

About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility.

Customer Reviews

Awesome Knife/Tool
I really like all the features of this Swiss Army Knife. It was affordable and really has a lot of useful tools. Some tools not mentioned above packed into this knife include:

Needle (near the corkscrew)
Micro Small Screwdriver within the corkscrew
metal saw
wood saw

These things come in really handy in the tackle box or glove compartment in the car. They also really work well hiking/backpacking/camping or unpacking or whenever a quicktool is needed.

A great knife at a great value with a great warranty.

Great for the botanist/biologist as well as the handyperson
I like this particular Swiss army knife because it has a bit more than the standard knife. As a botanist and biology teacher, the hand lens has been used many a time to examine detail on a moss or beetle. The saw is great for camping, as well as collecting specimens. Additionally, you have all the basic handy gadgets you need on a knife: screwdrivers, scissors, nail file, tweezers, etc, as well as your basic, essential knife blade. I've had one of these for over 25 years, and have used it on five continents and for a hundred picnics. My only complaint is that as a lefty, food/muck can get lodged in the grooves of the handle when you use the blade (e.g. cheese, bread crumbs, etc). I use the toothpick to clean it up, but a hassle nonetheless.

Be careful about this purchase.
Swiss Army Champion Plus which is not as good as the plain Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife but is priced at $17 less. I had previously purchased the Swiss Army Champion Pocket Knife which has a pair of minipliers that work as well as the usual hemostats for fishing. That is the only difference that I can see between the two models. Given that gold handled hemostats are available for under $5 at most fishing stores that would make this the better buy but this is not the top of the line that the name implies. So 4 stars for this Swiss Army Swiss Champ Plus and 5 stars for the Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife.
I always wondered what the hook thing is for on the other side of the knife from most of the other blades. After a little research I found it is for carrying stringed packages or grocery bags and really converts the knife into a comfortable carrying handle instead of having it feel like you're losing a finger at a knuckle.

Coleman NorthStar PerfectFlow InstaStart Propane Lantern With Soft Carry Case

Coleman NorthStar PerfectFlow InstaStart Propane Lantern With Soft Carry Case 

From Coleman

 

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Product Description

The Coleman NorthStar PerfectFlow InstaStart Propane Lantern harnesses Coleman quality and engineering for a super-bright, easy-to-use lantern. The NorthStar sheds an impressive 1,543 lumens of light, running for up to 9.25 hours on Low and 4.3 hours on High with a single 16.4-ounce Coleman propane cylinder (sold separately). The Lantern features Coleman-Inchs InstaStart battery ignition, so you don-Incht need a match -- just push the button to light it! The included InstaClip #95 tabbed mantle is easy to install, with no tying required. And Coleman-Inchs PerfectFlow technology ensures a consistent light output in all conditions -- even when the weather is rough, at high altitudes, or when fuel is running low. The Lantern-Inchs footed base provides maximum stability, and folds up for compact storage and packing. A soft carry case is included to protect your lantern during storage and transport.

Features

• Sheds a super-bright 1543 lumens of light
• Runs up to 9.25 hours on Low, 4.3 hours on High, on one 16.4-oz. Coleman propane cylinder (sold separately)
• InstaStart matchless lighting
• Uses InstaClip No. 95 tabbed mantle (included) -- no tying required
• Soft carry case included

Customer Reviews

very bright
this is very bright and throws off good heat. I love the built in starter but just make sure you have an extra mantle or 2 in case of emergency.
Provides nice Light color. 

Better then LED.
Lantern did not not instantly light the first time. Made several attempts. The the matches I brought along were not long enough to light it. Had to borrow longer matches from another camper. After the first use, the lantern has instantly lighted as expected and really loving it now. Goes great with the lantern tripod by Coleman.

I am also have an intermittent issue with lantern emitting a loud tone when turned on the low setting.