What is it?
With the original design literally created for NASA, Fisher Space pens are made to perform in a wide range of temperatures (from 30 degrees below zero to 250 degrees), underwater and at any angle — even upside down. Since the company’s breakthrough in the late 1960s, many modernized designs have been released, including the newest model, which wraps all this performance in a ceramic and polymer shell called Cerakote. Adhering to the pen’s surface, this durable and aesthetically pleasing material created by NIC Industries shields against corrosion, abrasion and wear to keep the pen functional throughout a wide range of outdoor adventures.
What sets it apart?
Named for the pressurized technology that allows NASA’s astronauts to write in space, Fisher Space Pens feature an ultra-hard tungsten carbide ball and a leakproof, stainless steel precision socket. Each pen contains thixotropic ink within a hermetically sealed, pressurized reservoir.
How do I use it?
From anglers recording catch details, to journaling at high altitudes, to just tossing a pen in your backpack for random uses, Fisher Space Pen Co. offers the Cerakote in a Cap-O-Matic twist-cap (click) design and a small-profile Chrome Bullet (removable cap) style.
A new addition to the Fisher Space Pen Co. lineup, the Anodized Aluminum Backpacker Space Pen, features a keyring attached to the cap, which allows this black-ink, medium-point pen to conveniently attach to backpacks, fishing sling packs, hiking equipment, belt loops, camping gear, running belts, etc.
How much?
$36
Angler’s insight:
Most folks won’t truly test the environmental limits of a Fisher Space pen, but when it comes to gear, I’m a firm believer that overkill beats the pants off of under-gunned any day. That being said, the ability to write when wet (rain, sea spray, fog/mist) and upside down — now, these are features an outdoor enthusiast will definitely appreciate. While I typically prefer click-style pens with a pocket clip for work, I’ve been carrying the Fisher Space Pen Cerakote Chrome Bullet a lot to church, casual outings, vacations and anytime I don’t want the bulk and visibility of a full-size pen. I like the lightweight, compact form. Also, this sturdy form could double as a Kubotan (self-defense tool), especially for joggers, cyclists, etc.
