Media

Want to know more about Thyrm? Below, you’ll find our most recommended media if you are first becoming acquainted with us, followed by media grouped by type, chronologically. Enjoy!

Sage Dynamics Video (September 6, 2016) about the Thyrm SwitchBack, a ring that converts a flashlight into a flexible tool that can be used in all original ways plus the SwitchBack Technique, a relatively natural two-handed shooting grip.

Video about the Thyrm Cell Vault, a Battery, Safety, or Survival Gear storage solution (January 19, 2016), also viewable at Vimeo:

Mil-Spec Monkey Video about the Thyrm Cell Vault with context for design motivation (February 17, 2016):

Mil-Spec Monkey Video about the SwitchBack Flashlight Ring with context for design motivation (February 6, 2014):

A fun, short ad for Thyrm’s inaugural products:

The SwitchBack Flashlight Rings (Large and Backup sizes):

Breach Bang Clear article, “Tactically Tubular,” about the Thyrm Cell Vault (January 24, 2016).

Online Editorial Article about the SwitchBack Flashlight Ring by David Reeder at Recoil Magazine on April 23, 2014:

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“When you need access to your batteries in times when every second counts”

November 25, 2020: Gabriel Colin from EverydayCarry.com highlights the features of the CellVault-18. With the CellVault-18, "you’re never caught out in the dark for long again". Read more [...]

“Thyrm’s SwitchBack ring provides a highly intuitive way to use the light while maintaining a two-hand grip”

June 19, 2020: Tom Marshall from Recoil Off Grid offers guidance for layering your EDC survival gear. The Thyrm SwitchBack 2.0 Flashlight Ring makes his list of first [...]

“Batteries are ammo for your flashlight. Never carry spare batteries loose”

June 27, 2020: Eugene Nielsen from Spotter Up shares a number of things that need to be considered when selecting a flashlight. Included in his thorough article is [...]

“Designed to protect your EDC items while keeping them close at hand”

October 3, 2019: Patrick McCarthy from Recoil Off Grid reviews the DarkVault and DarkVault Comms Critical Gear Storage Case. He shares some of the interesting features that set [...]

“Light right where you need it”

October 14, 2019: The VariArc Helmet Light Mount was featured in the SWAT/Tactical section of the December issue of LEPN. Read more here.

“Unprecedented levels of protection”

October 16, 2019: Shooting Illustrated staff writes about their First Look: Thyrm DarkVault Comms Case saying both are designed for professional and personal carriage of today's modern communication [...]

Podcasts

Practically Tactical Podcast 037, July 29, 2016. The Practically Tactical crew review the Thyrm Cell Vault and offer a sweet coupon code.
Practically Tactical Podcast: PTO 031, December 22, 2015, Nick and company revisit the Thyrm SwitchBack with a full interview with its inventor, Andrew, from Thyrm LLC.
Practically Tactical Podcast: PTS 021 – Sam from RangeTime and Nic from Weaponcraft, March 30, 2014. Enjoy a lot of humor and some commentary about everything from flashlights to rifles to loaders, and more, including Thyrm’s SwitchBack Flashlight Ring.

Videos

Installing a Thyrm VariArc™ Helmet Mount

Andrew from Thyrm shows how to install a VariArc™ Helmet Mount on a helmet. Notice how simple is - no tools required.

Introducing the Thyrm VariArc™ Helmet Mount

On October 13, 2019 Thyrm launched its first helmet mount, the VariArc™.

Triple Aught Design’s Gear We Like: Thyrm DarkVault™ Critical Gear Case

Triple Aught Design features the DarkVault™ Critical Gear Case in their series, Gear We Like, September 25, 2019.

Introducing the DarkVault™ Critical Gear Cases by Thyrm

On September 24, 2019, Thyrm released the DarkVault™ Critical Gear Cases in Blocking and Comms (non-blocking) versions.

Thyrm PyroVault is Here!

May 2018, Thyrm released the PyroVault, a rugged, easy-grip case to house a classic Zippo-style lighter. See the product video below.

MilSpec Monkey: SwitchBack Large 2.0 Features and Installation

November 2017, MilSpec Monkey produced a video about the newly released SwitchBack Large 2.0, including key features and installation. Note that the installation method for the Streamlight HL and HL-X is the same installation method [...]

SwitchBack 2.0 Tactics and Installation

We recently spent a weekend training with Aaron Cowan of Sage Dynamics and created this “deep dive” video to provide a more thorough perspective on how you can integrate the SwitchBack 2.0 into your low-light [...]

Thyrm Releases the SwitchBack Large 2.0

Release of the newest model of the SwitchBack Large, the SwitchBack Large 2.0 received much media attention including posts by Officer.com, Soldier Systems, SOFREP,Loadout Room, and Guns.com, beginning on October 13, 2017. The launch included [...]

Sage Dynamics: Thyrm CLENS

Sage Dynamics Video showing use of CLENS, a lens protector from Thyrm and Sage Instruments, September 29, 2017.

Video and text review of the CellVault and CellVault XL by Coach Helder

Video and text review of the CellVault and CellVault XL by Coach Helder, an Emergency Preparedness and defense trainer (April 13, 2017).

Video by MilSpec Monkey and Andrew Frazier of Thyrm LLC

Video by MilSpec Monkey and Andrew Frazier of Thyrm LLC explaining the design motivation and features of Thyrm’s CellVault XL (March 22, 2017).

I Want That! Reviews Video

I Want That! Reviews Video (November 4, 2016) about the Thyrm Cell Vault for varied storage needs.

Sage Dynamics Video about the Thyrm SwitchBack

Sage Dynamics Video (September 6, 2016) about the Thyrm SwitchBack, a ring that converts a flashlight into a flexible tool that can be used in all original ways plus the SwitchBack Technique..