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The Wise Buy Guy
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Добавлен 2 апр 2020
Hello all! Thanks for visiting my page. I am just a normal dude who has tremendously appreciated finding reviews on different products from fellow RUclipsrs. RUclips has become my "go to place" to check out what people think of different items before I purchase something myself. We all work too hard to buy products that we end up disappointed in. I started this channel as a way of giving back (and to give me a little hobby). My hope is this, if you are interested in buying something and you want to check out a review first, that my review helps you determine whether or not you actually want to buy the item. At this time, I buy all these items myself. I promise to give my best thoughts and criticism to help YOU make that purchase as a "Wise Buyer."
ShivWorks Barracuda and ShivWorks "The Tool"
I want to give my thoughts on the new Barracuda and "The Tool" that I just picked up.
Disclaimer: I stated in the video that I thought the Barracuda was produced in China, I know that the Tool is, however, I am not sure about the Barracuda!
I use the TKell Nightstalker as a comparison as well as the ShivWorks Clinch Pick.
Barracuda Stats
The Barracuda is a new collaborative design with Craig Douglas and Ban Tang.
Symmetrical Handle allows for versatile grip configurations. This also allows the handles to be reversed to change from reverse edge to forward edge.
Symmetrical blade for ambidextrous sheath and draw
Wedge-shaped handle design to prevent slippage forward while reducing the overall th...
Disclaimer: I stated in the video that I thought the Barracuda was produced in China, I know that the Tool is, however, I am not sure about the Barracuda!
I use the TKell Nightstalker as a comparison as well as the ShivWorks Clinch Pick.
Barracuda Stats
The Barracuda is a new collaborative design with Craig Douglas and Ban Tang.
Symmetrical Handle allows for versatile grip configurations. This also allows the handles to be reversed to change from reverse edge to forward edge.
Symmetrical blade for ambidextrous sheath and draw
Wedge-shaped handle design to prevent slippage forward while reducing the overall th...
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Видео
NEW Vertx SOCP! New Pocket UPDATES!!
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Vertx just updated their SOCP fanny pack! Check it out! 0:00 Introduction 0:01 Introduction to Video 8:58 New Pocket
TKell Knives Piranha vs Nightstalker 
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
TKell Knives Piranha vs Nightstalker 
Vertx Everyday Fanny Pack vs. SOPC Fanny Pack
Просмотров 14 тыс.8 месяцев назад
In this video I review the Lena Every Day Carry Fanny pack from Vertx and compare it to the Vertx SOCP Fanny pack. I reviewed the Long Walks Fanny Pack here: ruclips.net/video/XiJjRd3r0fM/видео.html If you have any questions, drop them in the comments. I will try my best to answer them!
Vertx Long Walk Waist Pack & SOCP... which one wins?
Просмотров 18 тыс.Год назад
Vertx now has 2 different waist packs (fanny packs) which one is the wisest buy for you? POM Pepper Spray TKell Knife: Nightstalker Maxpedition UPW Universal Pistol Wrap Pen: Zebra F-xMD BUBM Earphone Pouch Snakestaffsystems Tourniquet Leatherman P2 Warrior Poet Fox Folder SOCP Details from the Vertx website Total length (wing to wing): 17” Wing length: 3.25” Height: 7.75” Front compartment ope...
Olight Warrior Mini 2 (Love to hate it!)
Просмотров 602 года назад
I have a love/hate relationship with this light... Find out why!
LAPG Jeans...Better than Vertx???
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 года назад
I think that I finally found a pair of jeans that won't break the bank and still contains a TON of goodies. Introducing the LAPG jeans.
Warrior Poet Folding Karambit - Review
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
My wife got me a fantastic Christmas gift... The WPS Folding Karambit! I really liked this knife, however I am going to need to spend more time training with this knife to become proficient with it. Another great knife from WPS. You can check out the WPS knives here. (warriorpoetsupplyco.com/knives) I am no knife expert, HOWEVER if you are like me and new to using a Karambit you definitely want...
Streamlight's the Wedge...the Best covert flashlight yet?
Просмотров 3 тыс.3 года назад
Streamlight was kind enough to sponsor this video in sending me the Wedge. I really liked this light for a very specific application. This light has a couple drawbacks that may be deal breakers, however it has a couple features that I think are really fantastic. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
5.11 Tool Kit Bag (Small and Large) and the Emergency Ready Pouch
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
In this video I review the 5.11 Small and Large Tool Bag and the Emergency Ready Pouch. Small Bag Main compartment - 6” H x 10” L x 5.25” D Front and Back pockets - 5” x 8” x 2” Total Capacity - 475 cubic inches / 8 liters Weight - 1.0 lbs Large Bag Main Compartment - 8” H x 13” L x 6” D Front and Back Pockets - 7.25” x 11.5” x 2” Foldout Mesh Pocket - 6” x 10.5” Total Capacity - 958 cubic inch...
5.11 Rush 24 1.0 VS 2.0
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
There is a lot of hype over the new Rush 2.0 bags, but are they worth it? Here is my review of the 2.0 Rush 24 comparing it to the original 1.0 bag.
5.11 Dart Duffel VS RAPID DUFFEL SIERRA 29L
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.3 года назад
My review of the RAPID DUFFEL SIERRA 29L. 5.11 has had some great duffel bags in the past. In this video I compare the two duffel bags so you know the difference.
Vertx Fusion Lt Stretch Review
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I review a pair of the Vertx Men's Fusion Lt Stretch. Let me know if you think these are a "WiseBuy!"
Warrior Poet Society Fox Folder Review
Просмотров 20 тыс.3 года назад
Warrior Poet Society Fox Folder Review
EDC Belts (5.11, Nexbelt, Ares Gear, MidwayUSA)
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EDC Belts (5.11, Nexbelt, Ares Gear, MidwayUSA)
This looks great. Why don’t they carry it in their Amazon store?
@@jokeal3613 they should! I got mine from Amazon. Maybe they have a shortage?
So much better with this pocket type access
Hello, do you have any advice and instructions for washing, such as the temperature, etc.?
@@kuraku5712 I would have to reach out to Vertx…. I do cold water or warm water for all my clothes and if I needed to wash this I would just throw it in and hope for the best 😂 But joking aside, I usually spot treat with a wet cloth and haven’t had to wash the whole thing… not sure I would do that myself I would just spot treat or hand wash in the sink.
@@thewisebuyguy Thanks for the advice! I think I’ll go with spot treating and hand washing in the sink like you mentioned. Seems like the safest option!
The little loop on the front is to put a bike light on if you where it riding bike or if walking down the road if you need to be visible.
That's a Good SIMP asking for "Permission" buy himself a knife with his own money. But then again you got to have no brains to pay $500 or more plus shipping for a knife and he has folks money tied up and has not made folks knife and waiting on the blades to be shipped in from overseas and either get lost or stuck in customs and will not refund folks hard earned money to go buy elsewhere. Ridiculous Smh.
Front pocket of my jeans or Champion shorts, holds a Ruger 380 PERFECTLY.. No fuss, no muss. READY TO ROCK! Cost? $0
I hate the loop and oversized sheath. They have a custom version with a minimalist sheath with a DCC. NO IDEA why they sell the stock model with that janky as F sheath. It’s meant to be concealed, all the extra material on that sheath is a deal breaker. SHIVWORKS, sell it with the custom sheath and I’ll buy 4 of them.
Map and compass work is why you have that pouch and the little straps holding it.
Just the review I was looking for! Thank you!! Nice work!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video very informative thanks. Can you tell me what color grip you have on the piranha ?
Looks like the gunmetal grips. They've updated the website so now you Can preview all available knives and scale patterns 😁
4:07 on DARA they’re asking $32 for the tourniquet, $38 for the holder
I think that’s cheaper to buy direct… I don’t really remember the exact prices, I’d have to look up current price points.
The strap goes around the sheath itself and behind the belt clicking/locking on the dot on the other side.
I like the sheath idea... I've run into the same issue with deploying from current sheath. Great knife though!
You are using the term blade where I think you want to use the term edge.
I agree with you, I don't like short zippers, I really like when I get a 7 inch zipper. I like the extra pockets, I like to carry a leatherman Jack knife. There is a lot of streach to the jeans, and they are usually a lighter fabric, witch is cooler in the summer. great video.
Underrated reviewer! Need subs! Keep it up
@@goatsmakesoapco.9113 thank you kindly!
Great review. Thanks for the comparison and contrast!
What pants are you wearing? Are they good for the summer? I’ve been having a hard time finding tactical pants that are good for Florida.
@@wolverinegnr it’s a 5.11 pair that’s discontinued. You might try their Apex if you need a lot of pockets (I have a review of that on my channel). You might also look at the Dart? I haven’t had to buy lightweight shorts recently but I would for sure checkout the Apex. Tons of pockets and stretch. Little stiff initially, but brakes and well and breathes pretty well I think. I wear them mostly comfortably… that being said, where I live if it hits 112 to 116, it doesn’t really really matter lol hot is hot 😂
Check out QVO tactical holsters . Velcro mount for bag carry.
I will die on this hill, off body ccw slings should have the connection point on the bag or as close to the bag as possible so it can not be detached from behind you
I get you and even agree to a point, however I think two issues have need to be discussed. First, getting this bag on still sucks compared to other normal clip fanny packs. Second, depending on body type, because the buckle is in front I have had people. I know that when they bend over their buckle comes unclipped, and it falls off. It hasn’t happened to me, but body type seems to be a factor. I get the security point of buckle placement but I also haven’t ever seen anyone reporting that their fanny pack got unclipped from their body while they were walking and said person then ran off with their fanny pack. I have seen that with purses and other bags but nothing like a fanny pack. Not saying it’s an invalid point but I don’t know that it’s such a huge security issue that I feel uncomfortable with a buckle in the back… have you seen or heard reports of people getting fanny packs stolen off their body’s? I’d love to see some data on that if you have! Otherwise I totally get your point and agree, but for me it’s not a huge issue. Getting the bag on regularly and having it unclip on someone (for me) would be bigger issues. Also, I wonder if some of this could be fixed with just a better buckle system? What do you think?
Great video. I’ve watched it a few times. I was using the SOCP fanny. Found it to be not always convenient. Just a little on the large size. As a result of this video ordered the Every Day Fanny Pack. Holds everything I need for daily bopping around. It is with me 95% of the time. Has become pretty much a man purse. Haha! I don’t miss the few extra (unecessary) items that I have no room for. Love this bag! Thanks for the great video!
"SOPC" = SOCP "Leann" = Lena "Snakeskin" = Snakestaff So close! 😂😂😂
Oh man… I feel like Maxwell Smart after that comment 😉 that abbreviation of the Fanny pack kills me even now 😂 I thought after filming I need to scrip some of these when it’s super late at night 🤦♂️ Glad you were able to note every single one of these 😂🤣
I might need to hire you to be my editor/translator for the rest of my viewers on my other videos lol
@@thewisebuyguy Minor dyslexia aside, the content is good!
Thank you and the reason I didnt get the vertx SOCP. Get rid of the cell phone holder.
Thanks - is this bag black? Looks like a grey/green which I can’t see on the Vertx website
This one is not black. The first video I made used the black bag, this one is the smoke grey.
@@thewisebuyguy thanks, must be my location (Australia) showing limited options
waist belt tends to slip , any solution you recommend ?
Maybe a paper clip?
waist belt tends to slip , any solution you recommend ?
Maybe a paper clip? Like a small black binder one, not the little office ones.
Very informative. Good video. Thanks.
I have the SOCP and cut the cell phone pocket off. I think it works better without it. I don’t like wearing the SOCP cross body. For me it works better as a Fanny pack. I think the every day would work a lot better cross body.
All I carry on me is Glock 43, mag, wallet, keys and phone. If I was going to war I wouldn’t be wearing this pack.
I stare at people wearing cross body, I don’t live in NY.
lol
Had to sub what a great video
Thank you! Glad you liked it and appreciate the sub!
How’s the fit compared to your normal pant size and your height?
Fits perfectly! That little stretchy part keeps it to where you should be able to order the same size that you normally wear, and then when you add the gun, it just expands as needed or if you eat too much food lol
Very thorough video thank you very much 🎉
Just from a security standpoint, having the buckle on the front aught to be a 5 star feature. Buckle on the back is a great way for someone to be able to pop it off you and run.
Nice information thank you
Thank you just found your channel
Great video. Thanks for sharing. God Bless!
Various reasons for the little webbing loop - protecting your skin/clothes from the hook and loop is part of it, and also enabling you to loop it on a carabiner or keys or whatever. I actually used those same neoprene carriers a lot before we had our own, they aren’t good for mags, which is what they are made for, but are great for the ETQ. The neoprene carriers are made in China, ours are made in USA, but yeah, they cost a lot to make, and the awesome and vastly superior DCC clip is very expensive. Glad you like the ETQ. Put my heart and soul into it. Cheers
I love it! Goes with me every day. It’s probably one of the best EDC items I have found. And you are right about those clips, they are quite expensive. Lol. Also, thanks for the clarification on that little webbing loop. I would have never thought about a carabiner or something. Brilliant.
@@thewisebuyguy awesome.
Might want to get a smaller wallet. They have several different types that are more compact and lightweight that can hold just as much as a traditional wallet.
I’ve tried a couple different wallets, but for all the different stuff I carry, (not just cards) this one has been the best and smallest one I can find.
Just got this bag and really like it except for the phone carrier pocket. The middle compartment is great for keys, wallet, knife and small Tourniquet. CCW compartment fits extra mag and shield with holosun. Thinking about just cutting front pocket off as it feels too bulky front to back.
Just cut the phone pocket off and the bag looks so much better. The Vertx logo is now visible and it’s not as thick now.
Great detailed review. I'm a huge fan of the Fanny sack and how compact it is. I do want a slightly bigger option, and I think this will be it.
I’m stoked / irritated. I do really love my SOCP, but the front pocket was always a total joke. 😤I have a regular sized iPhone 14 Pro, and it will NOT fit in there with a slim case on. For how big the bag is, it’s really annoying. It’s so much wasted space. The zipper seems like a great improvement, but did they increase the size of the pocket at all? . There are a few seamstress / tailors around. I might honestly take this video to them and see if they could stick a zipper in my old SOCP for me. 😂 Excellent review & video! Thanks for actually going thru the pockets clearly & so we can actually see them & doing a great comparison. I feel like most review videos these days are done in caves with no lighting and they pick the darkest color bag so you can’t see shit. 🙄😐
Does the main compartment already have velcro on one side? Is the velcro strong enough to pull the firearm out of the holster while keeping the holster secure? Thank you.
Yes. Plenty of soft loop on the body side of the pack. I haven’t had any issues with the holster coming out during 4 hour range sessions.
@@thewisebuyguy Thank you. I like the sage color bag because it does not look tactical. Most people wouldn't think "gun" bag. Pairing this up with the 945 industries kydex velcro holster should be a winner. I think the 945 industries QAPS bag is a little tight on the front pocket for an iPhone 15 Pro.
I agree , this is for bare essentials. Gun, keys, and a cell phone. I do not like my fanny pack socp gonna sell it. Look at the 5.11 LV line for larger packs.
I have both of those 😂 just haven’t had time to review them compared to the fanny pack. I typically dislike sling bags because when I’m getting in and out of the car, you have to take it on and off, or when your going places it’s inconvenient to sit with it. Fanny packs are nice cause they just stay on all the time.
great review, what pepper spray is that?
POM :)
@@thewisebuyguy thanks!
Thank you very much for your purchase. It’s an honor that you chose my blades over all the options out there.
I wanted to love the SOCP as a cross body, but i absolutely hate it. It doesn't sit flat against your body and rotates fwd even without concealed. I do like it as a fanny but I wish they did one with a quick pull strap. I have a 30$ jawn i got off Amazon that is infinitely better for concealed carry. The long walks has me intrigued, tho.
Lena wanted to have the buckle in front for security reasons. Someone could approach from the rear and unbuckle and take from you .
Oh nice background details! Didn’t know that. I guess that makes sense, but it’s annoying for sure. 😅
@@thewisebuyguyhave you tried switching the method in which you put it on? Meaning if you switched your hands, would it be easier to put on?
@@911JSS easiest way I have found is holding the bag in the right hand and swinging the buckle around.
SOCP bag without the cellphone flap would definitely be the ultimate fanny pack. Been using mine all week in Europe and really wish that front space wasn't wasted with the surveillance thingy
Check out the new SOCP! Have a video on that, THEY FIXED IT!
Would have been nice if they put buckle on front/side on new one