Hello JM,
Hope you and yours are well.
Here are a few reviews that you asked for:
Sleeping bags - favorite cool weather bags, either a Cabelas Summit 20 f or an Integral designs 10 f North Twin for synthetic bags. Mont Bell spiral hugger for ultra compact down bag where space is priceless.
Knives - general utility, Kabar fighter, 1271. Great knife, decent steel, not too heavy.
EDC - Microtech Ultratech, out the front. Best is the dagger, plain edge on one side, serrated on the other. Comes shaving sharp and a glass breaker on the bottom.
Bought 2 safe life defence bullet proof vests, one FRAS with poly inserts and a concealable 3A+ that can hold poly inserts. Have tried them on but am not willing to be shot for a full review. Sorry.
On another note, have decided that these will only be used if there is shooting on my street. I do not like them in conjunction with my gear backpacks if I have to travel.