Art of Adventuring > Tools and Flashlights

I have spent many years figuring out what tools, flashlights and power banks work best for adventure cinematography. The following are the results of all my testing. I am not sponsored by any of the manufactures and these are items I actually use on each of my trips.

Knipex 87 01 125 SBA 5-Inch Cobra Pliers

The steel Knipex uses is precisely hardened with a maximum of 0.8 percent carbon and defined parts of chromium and vanadium, guaranteeing optimum cutting performance and service life

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6 Piece Hemostat Set

The SurgicalOnline Hemostat Forceps Locking Clamps are an essential in the clinical, medical, lab or veterinary environment. They are made of Premium Quality materials with superior craftmanship and are ideal for personal or professional use.

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Titanium Spork

  • Material: Titanium (body), Stainless Steel (handle)

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Weight: 0.65oz(18g)


  • Length: 6 "(150mm) (unfolded) 3 1/2" (85mm) (folded)

  • Bowl's width: 1 1/2"

  • Origin: Designed by TOAKS in California Manufactured in China

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ARES 5 1/2-Inch Multi-Purpose Heavy Duty Shears

Finely Serrated High Carbon Stainless Steel Blades - Cuts Wire, Insulation, Soft Cable and More

  • 5 1/2-inch Shears are capable of cutting a variety of materials with ergonomic lightweight handles designed for both left and right handed use. These shears are also large enough to easily accommodate the use of gloves while you're on the job, making them perfect for electrical work and many other tasks that require sharp blades and precision cuts.

  • DESIGN: The High Carbon Stainless Steel cutting blades feature fine serration along the edges of the blades to prevent slippage, as well as a wire cutting notch for shearing wire on the go. The shears' blade tension can also be adjusted to suit your needs.

  • COMMON APPLICATIONS: In addition to cutting soft cable up to 22 square mm, these shears are capable of cutting insulation materials, electrical tape, stripping insulation and many other materials.

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LEATHERMAn Raptor Rescue Emergency Shears

Equipped with 6 essential tools, including folding emergency response shears, a strap cutter, a ring cutter, a ruler, an oxygen tank wrench and a carbide glass breaker

  • INSTANT RESPONSE: Equipped with 6 essential tools, including folding emergency response shears, a strap cutter, a ring cutter, a ruler, an oxygen tank wrench and a carbide glass breaker

  • SIMPLE, SAFE ACCESS: The specially designed sheath allows you to carry your Raptor Rescue open or closed so you're always prepared; Choose between belt-friendly utility or MOLLE-compatible styles

  • OUR GUARANTEE: We’re proud to stand behind every product that leaves our factory in Portland, Oregon; That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts a lifetime

  • ALWAYS ON HAND: No belt on your scrubs? The pocket clip ensures it'll never leave your side; Alternatively, attach your Raptor Rescue with the integrated lanyard hole

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LEATHERMAN, Skeletool RX Multitool

Designed for emergency situations: An essential tool for EMTs or first responders with a 154CM serrated blade and a carbide glass break bit


  • DESIGNED FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: An essential tool for EMTs or first responders with a 154CM serrated blade and a carbide glass break bit

  • FIT MORE FUNCTIONALITY: Needlenose and regular pliers, hard and regular wire cutters, carabiner/bottle opener, large bit driver and 154CM serrated knife

  • OUR GUARANTEE: We’re proud to stand behind every product that leaves our factory in Portland, Oregon; That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts a lifetime

  • ONE-HAND ACCESS: The Skeletool RX only requires one hand to open and use all the tools, even the ones that aren't accessible from the outside; With a locking blade, you can cut with confidence

  • ALWAYS ON HAND: With its lightweight design and pocket clip, your Skeletool RX is always within reach and ready to work; Store an extra bit right in the handle for even more capability

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Cyalume Chem Stick

Pack of 20 Cyalume Glow Sticks Military Grade Lightstick - Premium Green 6” SnapLight Emergency Chemical Light Stick with 12 Hour Duration

  • CHEM LIGHTS MILITARY GRADE 12 HOUR BULK PACK - Pack of 20 long-lasting Cyalume Military Glow Sticks meets DLA and NAMSA military specifications and produces high light output that lasts for up to 12 hours

  • WATERPROOF, NON-FLAMMABLE TACTICAL GLOW STICKS - Cyalume 9-42290 Chemlight Military Grade Chemical Light Sticks are safe to use underwater or in confined spaces, making them the ideal chem light military lighter

  • GREEN CHEMLIGHTS MILITARY GRADE PACK - Glowing green chem light bulk set of 20 glow sticks emergency military grade liquid lights that are easily activated with a simple bend, snap, and shake to immediately cover your surrounding area with a functional chem elite light

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100 Pcs Small Green Glow Sticks

Package includes 100 glow sticks, each glow stick is approx. 1.5 inch long

  • Package includes 100 glow sticks, each glow stick is approx. 1.7 inch long.

  • Superior quality, glow brightly up to 10+ hours.

  • Perfect for Easter night egg hunts, these glow in the dark sticks are 1.7" long, it's easy to fill in any size of eggs.

  • Perfect for fishing floats for night fishing, Halloween glow in the dark parties, carnival party decorations, Camping, outdoor activities.

  • EASY TO USE: Simply snap the stick and shake will to make it glow brightly. Each glow stick one time use only

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ACEBEAM E70 Mini Rechargeable EDC Flashlight 2,000 Lumens

  • High CRI Flashlight: E70 MINI edc flashlight Adopted the latest popular 519A LED is with good current handling and nice tints, high CRI, without any green tint, and better red reproduction.E70 MINI will be maximum restore the original color of the object, you will be easier to observe the object.

  • High Performance Flashlight:E70 MINI pocket flashlight equipped with triple 519A LEDs and customized TIR lens , producing a soft and balanced beam for comfortable use, emits bright light up to 2,000 high lumens. 5 Brightness levels and 2 special modes (Strobe and Ultra-Low) for various scenarios, running time up to 56 hours,perfectly meet the various needs of daily use, E70 MINI will be your perfect companion.

  • Rechargeable Flashlight: Coming with one big capacity rechargeable battery, you won't need to worry about no battery use.Double click to turn on for added protection against accidental activation in transit, digital regulation allows consistent performance across the battery life.

  • Durable Flashlight: The edc flashlight adopted unique craftsmanship, made of hard anodizing aircraft grade 7075 aluminum alloy, its IP68 water resistance and 1 meters impact resistance make the small flashlight endure rough handling and harsh weather.

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ACEBEAM X50 2.0 Super Bright Flashlight

45,000 Lumens PD60W USB-C Fast Charging & Discharging Fully Charged in 1hour Power Bank for Phone, Pad, Handheld Searchlight for Outdoor, Searching & Rescue

Super Strong Boost Drive Utilizes 8 x Cool White(6500K) LEDs with a max output of 45,000 lumens and throw 871 meters, or 8 x Neutral White(5000K) LEDs with a max output of 43,000 lumens and throw 839 meters. Highly efficient constant current circuit design with an efficiency rate up to 98%.

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ACEBEAM H30

4000 High Lumens White Light + Red Light + Green Light , Head Lamp Outdoor Led Rechargeable

  • 4000 Lumens 7 modes adjustable Led Headlamp.Cree XHP70.2 LED(White)/CREE XPE2-R2 630nm(Red)/CREE XPE2-G3 530nm(Green),add extra Red+Green LED,you will be easier to see clearly the map or other drawing.

  • High speed charging USB -C port 3 times faster as the normal.

  • Lightweight adustable strap: Made of high quality material-Reflective headband design with sweat channels, strap is fully adjustable with an elastic stretch for a perfect fit!

  • All Aluminum alloy shell, more durable,IPX8 Water-Resistant calmly dealing with harsh environments, and perfect for climbing, camping, caving, fishing, or other emergency at night.

  • 5-year warranty and friendly customer service.

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Nitecore NB10000 Gen II (Gen 2) Ultra-Slim Power Bank

10000mAh POWER BANK - can fully charge most phones three times with power to spare. Its USB and USB-C dual QC ports can fast charge two devices at once.

  • LIGHTWEIGHT AND SLEEK - the NB10K is 40% lighter than typical power banks while smaller and thinner than a phone.

  • MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY - compatible with your smart phones, pads, flashlights, headlamps, and other electronic gears. Use low current mode for delicate devices such as bluetooth headphones and smart watches.

  • SAFE AND DURABLE - IPX5 rated water resistant and safeguards against short-circuit, overcharge, over discharge, or overheat.

  • DUAL CABLE BUNDLE: Includes the NB10000 Gen ii (Gen 2) power bank, a USB-A/C charging cable, and a Lumentac A/Micro USB cable to ensure it can charge all your electronic gadgets.

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Anker Power Bank, 24K 3-Port Portable Charger with 140W Output

  • Ultra-Powerful Two-Way Charging: Equipped with the latest Power Delivery 3.1 and bi-directional technology to quickly recharge the portable charger or get a 140W ultra-powerful charge. (Note: This power bank does not support wireless recharge using a charging base)

  • Smart Digital Display: Easy-to-read digital display shows the output and input power and estimated time for the portable charger to fully recharge.

  • High Capacity: Featuring a 24,000mAh battery capacity, juice up an Iphone 13 almost 5 times or a 2021 Ipad Pro 12.9" 1.3 times.

  • Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K), welcome guide, 24-month stress-free warranty, and friendly customer service.

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USB Rechargeable Lighter

Windproof Arc Lighter Waterproof Flameless Electric Lighter Dual Arc Plasma Lighter with Emergency Whistle for Adventure, Survival Tactical

  • Waterproof Lighter: IP56 waterproof, with metal-ring sealed cover and locking clasp, water does not seep inside, no fear of rain. A cool stuff that outdoor enthusiasts must have, can be used as a fire starter, camping gear, survival tool, etc.

  • USB C Rechargeable Lighter: A convenient Type-C charging port, fully charged within 1.5 hours, no gas required, economic, clean and convenient. It can be used more than 28 times (7s/ignition) on a single charge.

  • Survival Lanyard: A paracord lanyard with an emergency whistle is designed for if there is an unexpected survival situation. The lanyard can be used as a pyrophore to quickly ignite a fire, field (outdoor) strapping equipment, knife hilts, etc.

  • Portable: This arc lighter with a lanyard, lightweight and small, you can hang the plasma lighter on your neck or put in your pocket, easy to carry. High-quality ABS and Zinc Alloy material, durable.

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