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Traveling is in my blood. You see, I grew up in a military family moving from one location to another every 2-3 years. My brothers and I were nomads with not many long term friends. Always saying goodbye just as we were getting comfortable. It wasn’t terrible however. We quite enjoyed traveling to new locations […]
LEADING GLOBAL DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER OF OUTDOOR GEAR ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HIGH-PERFORMANCE BACKPACK COMPANY. Austin, Texas – January 31, 2024 – YETI Holdings, Inc. (“YETI”) (NYSE: YETI), a leading premium outdoor brand, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire MYSTERY RANCH, a premier designer and manufacturer of durable load-bearing backpacks, bags, and […]
Aside from personal hygiene while camping, staying hydrated is a critical health concern and sometimes a challenging task on longer trips. Mainly due to limitations by the amount of water that can be carried practically. This is where some sort of water filtration system comes into play. And one company on the forefront of water […]
Kershaw Knives modernized the ancient stiletto with their Matt Diskin designed Launch 8. In keeping with the design cues of the past, the Launch 8 maintains a symmetrical and very slender form. With a lightweight anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle and decorative carbon fiber insert, the Launch weighs a mere 2.3 ounces. It’s these features plus a […]
Powered by New USB-C Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack or Disposable Battery Eagleville, PA, January 23, 2024 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-7® X USB/TLR-7® X, compact weapon lights featuring multi-fuel capability with USB or disposable battery options, while delivering 500 lumens for extreme brightness […]
Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2024) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, is thrilled to announce an exciting array of new products for 2024. Throughout the year, multiple product categories will be expanded, providing customers with a comprehensive selection of high-quality and functional gear suitable for on-duty service, everyday use, outdoor adventures, […]
As Old Man Winter casts his freezing breath upon the US, most of us don’t consider camping a viable activity. Only foolhardy souls would consider sleeping in a tent when the temperatures are in the teens, right? For the most part, yes, you’d be correct. Living in Northern Michigan, I typically don’t consider driving through […]
Ruger hit the long-range shooting world by storm with the introduction of the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR). Its affordable entry price and feature-laden modular platform make this firearm a popular choice. Ruger went through great lengths designing their precision rifle to be modular. Allowing the shooter to easily change parts that better suit the mission […]
During the ridiculous COVID-19 lockdown I decided I was going to use this time wisely and start checking boxes on my list of things to complete on our FJ Cruiser. I recently did a walk-around video on our rig but some readers were asking for more info on the rear cargo drawer slide out that […]
Upgrades to the Ruger Precision Rifle In this video, I’ll demonstrate a few simple upgrades that I elected to perform on my Ruger Precision Rifle to better suit my taste. The nice thing about this modular weapon system is that it’s loosely based on an AR-15 allowing you to use components that would normally fit […]
Since the introduction of the Sig P365, it quickly found its way into my inventory. Swooning me with a low-profile yet capacity dense 10+1 round sub-compact. This long time “Glock Guy” was starting to deviate a bit as I explored the capabilities of this newer pistol. Originally, I carried the Glock 43 as my deep […]
As a former member of this elite military unit, I feel compelled to share this new video with you. It gives you a sneak peek inside the compound and depicts portions of a typical training day at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington State. Although the equipment, weapons, vehicles and radios have changed since my […]
As an American military veteran and business owner, there’s nothing I like better than supporting fellow veteran owned companies. And when that company produces American made Bourbon, it’s a major bonus. So what do you name a veteran owned whiskey company? “Merica”, of course. And yes, part of my job is taste testing Merica Bourbon […]
With 12 liters of storage space and a 3-liter reservoir, the Powderhound is ideal for resort days and the occasional sidecountry trip. Whether you ski within the boundaries of the resort, like to dip into the occasional side-stash or get lost in the backcountry, staying hydrated is among the highest priorities. Camelbak has been in the […]