Field Journal
Guides written by people who use the tools
In-depth, field-tested guides on power tools, hand tools, camping gear and work safety: how to choose, how to use and how to keep equipment alive.
Power Tools · 8 min read
Impact driver vs drill: which one actually belongs in your bag
They look alike, they cost about the same, and buying the wrong one costs you twice. Here is the mechanical difference, measured in torque, noise and stripped screws.
Read the guide ->Power Tools · 7 min
Amp-hours, voltage and the truth about cordless battery runtime
Why a 5.0Ah pack does not last 2.5x longer than a 2.0Ah pack, how cold weather eats your charge, and the storage habits that double battery life.
Updated Sep 2026Outdoor & Camping · 9 min
Camp stoves in the cold: why your burner dies at 0C and how to fix it
Canister gas, liquid fuel and solid fuel compared for real winter conditions - vapour pressure, wind, boil times and the field tricks that keep water moving.
Updated Sep 2026Safety & Protection · 6 min
Cut levels explained: how to read ANSI A1-A9 and EN 388 without guessing
The rating on the back of a glove tells you exactly how much blade it will stop. Here is how the two standards map to each other and to real work.
Updated Sep 2026Hand Tools · 7 min
Rust never sleeps: a maintenance routine that keeps steel tools working
Condensation, salt and sweat kill more tools than use does. A ten-minute weekly routine, the right oils, and how to bring a seized tool back.
Updated Sep 2026Hand Tools · 7 min
How to choose the best multitool: pliers, locks, steel and what to skip
A multitool is only as good as the four tools you actually use. Here is how to judge pliers, blade locks, steel and carry size before you buy.
Updated Sep 2026Outdoor & Camping · 8 min
Choosing an EDC pocket knife: blade shape, steel, locks and Damascus explained
What makes a good everyday carry knife? Blade length, lock type, steel and handle material, explained plainly, plus what Damascus steel really means.
Updated Sep 2026Safety & Protection · 7 min
Safety glasses and hearing protection: ANSI Z87.1, NRR and what you actually need
How to read Z87+ markings on safety glasses and NRR ratings on ear plugs and earmuffs, and how to match protection to the tools you use.
Updated Sep 2026