Factor 85 Labs

Using the CRKT Chogan Hammer to start a fire. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the ever-changing life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

This latest tool from CRKT is described on their website as "half hammer, half axe." It is marketed as the all-around campsite tool for choipping and splitting wood, hammering tent stakes, and generally doing all the camp tasks. But, the Chogan Hammer is much more tomahawk than axe, and while it can chop and split wood, it certainly can't keep up with other camp axes or hatchets, or even its slightly bigger companion, the CRKT Woods Chogan T-Hawk. This is a great tomahawk for the price if you are looking for a traditional style hammer tomahawk, but don't get this to use as a camp axe. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the ever-changing life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Feather sticks are a useful tool for starting fires, and a great exercise in knife skills. A sharp knife will make a better feather stick, but really, you can pretty much use any knife or edged tool to make a decent feather stick. It is all in the technique. Show me what sort of feather sticks you are making and with what unique tools over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the ever-changing life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

I have a lot of survival and bushcraft knowledge in my head. But when it comes to something as simple as putting a tarp up over my garden or starting a fire in the firepit, I sometimes struggle with the most basic principles. So I am starting this series to help myself practice my bushcraft skills in my backyard since I can't get to the forest with my three toddlers in tow. And I hope that some of you will practice along with me. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the ever-changing life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

I have had this great knife for several years that I really loved. When I went to find a second one, I found out that the knife I had was just a poor-quality clone of a much better knife. The Kershaw Select Fire is a fantastic knife. It is a simple basic multitool, just the things that I need the most: a knife and screwdriver. It doesn't have all the functions of a full-on multi-tool, but it has a great screwdriver that works really well, and the ability to hold multiple bits. And the blade is decent too. I never really used this as an EDC, mostly because I have smaller knives I like better for my pocket, but it is a great addition to an EDC pack, in the car, or as a desk knife. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the ever-changing life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the ever-changing life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Estwing describes this knife as being the "perfect outdoor utility knife" that is "lightweight and easy to carry." Well, I like my Estwing hammers and axxes, so I thought I would give this a shot. This knife is made in the U.S.A., which is great. It is pretty much indestructible, which is also great. But it is not perfect for the outdoors, lightweight, or easy to carry. It is a very heavy solid piece of sharpened knife-shaped metal. Quality control seems pretty bad, the first knife I sent back to Amazon because the tip was ground off and you could see the color changes in the steel where the blade had overheated. The second knife, the one in this video, was just not sharp at all. The handle is pretty uncomfortable and has a seam where the powder-coating was applied in two layers, one to either side of the handle. Probably just don't buy this knife. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the ever-changing life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

I've always wondered why time capsules seem so serious. I mean, I know why, but I have always that it would be hilarious to open a time capsule and all that was inside was an old practical joke. So I got this idea to hide a secret stash in my house. Or rather, a secret 'stache. So I made this box, filled it with mustache items, and plan to hide it somewhere in our house. I may not ever know the end result, but it makes me chuckle to imagine some dad in the future climbing into an attic or crawlspace on some DIY project, and finding this box full of mustaches from the past. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the ever-changing life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Oops...so this is why Santa isn't around. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

For Christmas, I decided to make my wife a gift that she didn't know she needed. My wife is the most amazing woman in the world, but she has a few quirks. One of those quirks is using sandwich bags for things other than sandwiches. Her "make-up bag" is a sandwich bag full of hair ties and chapstick, her "jewelry box" is a sandwich bag in a bowl on the counter, and her "sewing bag" is this sandwich bag full of needles that sticks me all the time when I reach into the drawer. So for the sake of my fingers, I turned a wood cigar box into an heirloom sewing box that hopefully my wife will use, and maybe our kids can keep so they don't suffer from bags of pins in the kitchen drawer. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

When I was a kid, a teenager took a few minutes to turn a block of wood into a simple toy boat for me. That boat has taught me a few important lessons. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

I don't know if these tales are true, but I found these tomahawks in a thrift store and searching the internet has yielded only small bits and pieces of their origins and the journey that took them from the Fort Clatsop bicentennial celebration to a Goodwill store. Let me know if you have any other clues, or if you know the real story behind hundred or thousand of really crappy Lewis and Clark replica tomahawks being donated to thrift stores. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

This meal is almost guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Be honest, these gift ideas videos generally suck. They are usually a bunch of stuff that you don't want or need, or maybe they are tailored to a very small specific audience. Well, I tried to make a better one. So here are my 2021-2022 gift ideas for men, dads, guys, whoever you are looking for. Links below: Gerber Mullet: https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Keychain-Multi-Tool-Stonewash-30-001646/dp/B07N86VS15 Gerber Shard: amazon.com/Gerber-Shard-Keychain-Tool-30-001501/dp/B077926SLG Nite Ize DoohicKey: amazon.com/Nite-Ize-DoohicKey-Stainless-Carabiner/dp/B00FIX126K Pocket Calendar: amazon.com/2022-Pocket-Planner-Calendar-Organizer/dp/B08WTHFZWF Blank Ferro rods: amazon.com/Tactical-Ferrocerium-Starter-Magnesium-Firesteel/dp/B01MG8AP5S Ferro Rod w/ Handle: amazon.com/überleben-Bushcraft-Handcrafted-Traditional-Survival/dp/B074263X2N Qalo Rings: https://qalo.com/ American Flag Onesie/Romper: https://www.amazon.com/American-Stars-Stripes-Pajama-Onesie/dp/B087RSKTG6 Morakniv Eldris: https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Fixed-Blade-Pocket-Sized-Sandvik-Stainless/dp/B01J7MM5M2 LED Road Flares: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6PN2K Mystery Ranch Forager Hip Pack: https://www.mysteryranch.com/forager-hip-bag Ashley Book of Knots: https://www.amazon.com/Ashley-Book-Knots-Clifford-W/dp/0385040253 Merrell Hydro Mocs: https://www.merrell.com/US/en/hydro-moc/36135M.html Personalized Swiss Army Knife: https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Personalization/cms/personalization Trayvax Element Wallet: https://www.trayvax.com/products/element Eberlestock H31 Bandit Pack: https://eberlestock.com/products/bandit-pack Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

In this video, I perform some unscientific testing with 6 different popular keychain EDC multi-tools: The Gerber Shard, the Gerber Mullet, the Kershaw PT-1, the Kershaw PT-2, the CRKT Pryma, and the Nite Ize DoohicKey. In this video, I perform some unscientific testing with 6 different popular keychain EDC multi-tools: The Gerber Shard, the Gerber Mullet, the Kershaw PT-1, the Kershaw PT-2, the CRKT Pryma, and the Nite Ize DoohicKey. These were selected in a random order for testing: 1:28 Kershaw PT-2 2:05 Gerber Shard 2:40 CRKT Pryma 3:22 Kershaw PT-1 4:02 Nite Ize DoohicKey 4:26 Gerber Mullet Ranking: 5:41 6th - CRKT Pryma 6:42 5th - Kershaw PT-1 7:15 4th - Kershaw PT-2 7:53 3th - Nite Ize DoohicKey 8:37 2nd - Gerber Shard 9:13 1st - Gerber Mullet Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Leather will last a long time, pretty much forever, but it needs some care. Leather gets dirty, it dries out, it cracks. But it is actually really easy to maintain! Just a little time spend once or twice a year (maybe more often for high-use items like boots or gloves) will keep your leather items in good shape for a lifetime. Or two. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

No dad can truly feel dressed without a solid hip pack. It is the perfect accessory to go with khaki shorts, white New Balance sneakers, polo shirts, and that boonie hat. In all seriousness though, this Mystery Ranch Forager hip pack (fanny pack, butt pack, bum pack, waist pack, murse, whatever you want to call it) is a great EDC option. It is a great design, without any bells or whistles, no unnecessary "tactical" features, just a really solid pack from a great company. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

We live in scary times. Be safe out there this Halloween. Get your trick-or-treating done, and be sure to check your kid's candy for unwanted novel diseases and syringes of preventative treatments! Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Lots of folks like carrying and using a ferrocerium rod (ferro rod, fire steel, flint sparker, or whatever name you want to call them) for starting fires while camping or for emergencies. And there is definitely something cool about throwing a shower of white-hot sparks into a pile of carefully prepared tinder. Sure, a light is easier and more practical, but practical and easy aren't always the point. Ferro rods come in all sorts of sizes, and can be found with or without handles. I have that it is often cheapest to buy ferro rods without handles and then make a custom handle. This is a fun DIY project that requires very little time or tools. These would also make great gifts, and ferro rods can be found in bulk on Amazon or Ebay. Whatever you do, have fun, be safe, and start some fires. Safely. Please. Don't burn anything down. Thanks. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

The CRKT Woods Chogan Tomahawk is a beast. It is a tomahawk, but far more functional than a lot of the throwing style or tactical tomahawks that so often are marketed to unsuspecting people as camping or survival tools. This is a tool that is truly usable, and useful. Columbia River Knife and Tool really knocked it out of the park with this thing. I have had this t-hawk for about five years, and I have used it a lot. Generally, it rides in the car on camping trips and outings and is used as a small camp axe for preparing firewood and doing camp tasks. But it gets a lot of use around the home too because it is much better looking and a lot more fun than most hatchets or small axes, so I often bring it out to the fire pit to cut kindling when we are out enjoying s'mores or dinner over the flames. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

Nearly a year ago, I walked into the kitchen and found water oozing up between the tiles on the floor. That was from a poorly installed floor, a broken supply line to a dishwasher, a dishwasher that was installed in a really bad location to begin with, and a lot of spray foam. Basically, a former homeowner's DIY projects had added up to disaster. It took six months of cooking all of our meals in a microwave before we got any of our kitchen back together, and now a year later, we finally have a beautiful new kitchen with some updates. Well, mostly, we are still waiting on some cabinet doors. But other than that, it is beautiful. The moral of the story is: DIY can be fun, and can sometimes be cheaper, but when it comes to important things like plumbing, electrical, or structural projects, make sure you know how to do your DIY correctly, or you might suffer later. Or another person will suffer from your DIY mistakes. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

A book review? What is this nonsense! Well, I love books a lot, and there are some books that have been very influential or educational throughout my life. I thought I would try doing some "book reviews" and share some of my favorite (*non-fiction) books that I enjoy or have learned a great deal of information from. If you want more book reviews, let me know in the comments! And tell me your favorite books! Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.

The Vertx SOCP Sling is a purpose-made sling pack/belt pack that is designed for covert operations. It is not, however, a dad bag or EDC bag. At least not for me or my purposes. I had hoped to use this sling when traveling to carry my EDC gear, to get those things out of my pockets for long trips and car rides. Unfortunately, this sling was just too small to work out for my needs. Don't miss anything from Factor 85 Labs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/factor85labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factor85labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factor85Labs This Rumble channel is an archive of all past Factor 85 Labs content from YouTube, and will have new content as it is created. This may lag a bit behind YouTube uploads. Factor 85 Labs is about sharing the things I enjoy, in a practical way that works for dads and families. Every day is an experiment, and I am sharing what I am learning about practical ways to balance my interests and hobbies with the everchanging life of a dad with small kids. DIY, EDC, cooking, reviews, first aid, whatever the day brings, I figure out what I think is a practical approach, and share that with you. Any music used is from the YouTube Audio Library. Other images, video, and audio may be used under fair use.