Not sure if you’ve looked at Vosteed at all but they have both the Parallel and the TiSlim Racoon (not to be confused with the standard Racoon) for something like $125 - $175 depending on materials both of which beat the Bugout on thinness.

I think this is that redesigned Bugout https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BM534BK/benchmade-534bk-bugout-vapyr-axis-folding-knife-magnacut-black-cerakote-drop-point-blade-machined-black-aluminum-handles

Well shoot. A chonky boy but also serial #1…

Seriously though, having one for sale is very cool. Hopefully many more to come!

I start local and work my way out. Does your county have a website that shows campgrounds? How about adjacent counties? After that, I start looking at state recreation areas and parks. As I’m not too far from a state border, I look at the adjoining states as well.

In my area, most state parks that allow camping have separate areas for RV vs tent camping.

Do you have more photos?

A nice update!

Just FYI, your first link is b0rked for me. I’m assuming b0rked for others too but you never can tell.

Wow, this is really neat. Sounds like it’s time to 3D print an updated version! 😁

What a great write-up. I stand in awe again. :)

My two local Walmart stores continue to dissapoint when it comes to knives. The whole outdoors area has been made smaller and all the knives are now inside a glass storage cabinet behind a counter or at least behind a retracting stantion. Neither had the holiday specials out yet either.

I did sort think they were going for a combo Bugout/Bailout look with this one. The Bailout “Crater Blue” edition for example: https://www.benchmade.com/products/537fe-02 for the colorway and the blade shape, with a more Bugout-esc handle.

Still though, for $20 this is a rather astounding bargain. Even the button lock green one at $25 is a good deal.

Really amazing at how far they’ve brough the line since that first $6 crossbar lock .