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A wise firearms trainer once asked me, “Do you shoot in the dark?” “Of course” I replied. He then told me, “You never shoot in the dark!”. Shooting in the dark violates one of the NRA’s Gun Safety Rules, Know your target and what is beyond. If it’s dark, you certainly can’t identify your target […]
Have you ever wondered what those Special Operations soldiers are seeing through those high-speed night vision devices attached to their helmets? Since the entry price into a decent pair of night vision goggles is around $6000+, most people won’t ever know. Until recently. SiOnyx, has been using digital imaging with enhanced low light sensors to […]
KC 7″ Gravity LED Headlights After spending a week in Ouray, Colorado this summer and renting a Jeep, we ended up catching the Jeep bug. And immediately started looking into Jeep ownership. Once home, a brief online search revealed several used options nearby to choose from. A couple of test drives later and we opted […]
“Riton has an unwavering passion for offering high quality optics at competitive prices and matched by incredible service.”~ ritonoptics.com Right now through December 31st, Riton Optics is running a great BOGO Sale. For this festive season Riton Optics has an incredible BOGO (Buy One Get One) deal for its customers. Buy a 2023 Optic between […]
There are a lot of fantastic EDC folding knives out there and I figured it’s time I narrowed down my list a bit. I’ve tested and carried knives from all the reputable manufacturers but I find examples from Zero Tolerance in my pockets more often than others. Their commitment to quality craftsmanship and materials are […]
For those travelers out there, finding the perfect carry-on luggage is no small task. I’ve been sent several different types of luggage to test and review over the years and I have my favorites. One of them is a high-end piece from Sterling Pacific, the 35L Cabin Travel Case. It is also by far, the […]
LifeSaver’s Cube supports humanitarian aid for ongoing global conflict and natural disasters December 4, 2023 – Colchester, UK – In the wake of unprecedented conflict and natural disasters over the last eighteen months, LifeSaver®, the UK-based manufacturer of revolutionary water purification systems, has deployed more than 20,500 LifeSaver Cubes worldwide. This commitment translates to a […]
DMOS is an acronym for “Do My Own Shit”. Or Stunts, Shoveling or maybe even Stuff. It matters not what your “S” stands for. What matters, is that the Stealth XL Shovel, along with all the products from the DMOS Collective, will not let you down in a pinch. Most snow shovels have become nothing more than […]
As freezing temperatures consume the US, I thought I’d share my recent experience with a new piece of kit I was introduced to. The Atlas HeatTouch Glove from Seirus. Seirus was co-founded by Joe Edwards and Mike Carey, both avid skiers, in the 1970’s. And since then, they’ve been bringing unique products to market. Products […]
What happens when you cross 130 year old knife American manufacturer Case Knives, with Winkler knives and SGM Kyle Lamb? You end up with the latest edition of the American Heros Knife Series. The Case X Winkler Kyle Lamb Hunter. That’s a bit of a mouthful but each collaborator involved in this unique hunting knife […]
The Vietnam era jungle boots I was issued while serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment in the 90’s were so terrible compared to the offerings today. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t just a bit jealous. The LPC (Leather Personal Carrier) is the Infantry’s primary mode of transportation. Also known as the boot. […]
Able Carry is a young brand that is quickly moving up my list of favorite backpack manufacturers. Their backpacks are very well made with high quality materials and stitching. And their pocket layout makes more sense to me than some competitors. The sleek low-profile appearance that Able Carry incorporates across the line seem to blend […]
One thing I never pack when traveling to the islands or anywhere warm for that matter is a beach towel. The conventional terry cloth beach towels are pretty bulky when folded up and are a “no-go” when we’re traveling light. My wife and I typically bring a roller carry-on and towels never make the cut. […]
We use personal headlamps all the time while camping, hunting, fishing or traveling overland. So I was excited when asked to try out a new design from Knog. The Bilby isn’t like any headlamp I’ve ever used and I wasn’t sure about the design when I first opened the box. But after fiddling with it […]