Battle-belts or duty-belts are one of those pieces of gear gaining popularity for home defense, military/LE, and competition purposes. For the user, these belts allow equipment to be carried around the waistline instead of wearing load-bearing vests (LBVs) or body armor. This option enables people to train “slick” or quickly respond if they hear things […]
TM9K TAC from Nitecore | Blinding Light on Demand
Flashlights are tools that sometimes people can overlook as a part of their EDC or kit. However, having a good flashlight on hand helps while looking for dropped items in the dark while walking around a campsite. In addition to looking for dropped items, a flashlight is useful for temporarily blinding an adversary in a […]
Mountain Evo Jacket | Sitka’s New High Adventure Addition
Having a lightweight wind-stopper jacket in your lineup of outdoor gear is an asset that no one should overlook before going hunting or on other mountain endeavors. When Sitka asked us to review their newly released Mountain Evo Jacket, I jumped at the opportunity to review it. The Mountain Evo is also the evolution of […]
Blitz 35 from MYSTERY RANCH | Ready for Adventure
A backpack with a larger capacity, such as Mystery Ranch’s Blitz 35, allows users to pack and organize gear for different adventures. For EDC purposes, the Blitz 35 provides users with options to manage and pack extra equipment in emergencies. For travelers, the Blitz 35 provides a backpack for short trips on the road. “Your […]
Chair One | Helinox’s Lightweight Chair
Lightweight chairs are great to have for trips and different occasions. From overlanding to local picnics, a chair like Helinox’s Chair One is a lightweight and excellent camping chair. In fact, my dad used an earlier model of the Chair One on an airfield in Iraq while waiting for an aircraft to pick him up […]
Stiltsville from Bajío | Sustainable Sunglasses
A good pair of sunglasses can make or break a day. Suppose they do not fit or function well with blocking the sun. In that case, the day can become less enjoyable due to the constant fiddling with sunglasses or having to keep one’s eyes squinted from the sun’s brightness. The Stiltsville from Bajío (bah-HEE-oh) […]
Rapid Raft from Uncharted Supply Co.
Rafts come in use for many types of outdoor people. A lightweight, compact raft is essential, from the weekend camper wanting to relax or fish on a lake to hunters or backpackers who need to cross water channels and keep their gear dry. Uncharted Supply Co.’s Rapid Raft steps into the gap and supplies a […]
Wayfarer from LifeSaver | Water for Outdoor Adventures
Having clean water is necessary for a safe and enjoyable experience outdoors. One of the ways backpackers, campers and hikers procure clean water is through purification systems. In the spring of this year, UK-based LifeSaver announced they would be producing a small, lightweight water purifier called the Wayfarer and releasing it on February 1, 2023. […]
Olight Baton 3 Pro | Olight’s New EDC Light
Many people, including myself, have overlooked flashlights as a part of our respective EDC. Instead, we rely on our phones’ lights which are occasionally unwieldy and less dependable to use in emergencies. Olight has introduced the Baton 3 Pro flashlight as an option to fill that EDC requirement for a standalone light source. Use Discount […]
Nitecore’s NU06 MI Mini Signal Light
In today’s environment, the military and law enforcement (LE) find it helpful to operate at night. However, when operating at night, the need for positive identification becomes even more vital. One way for a team to operate at night and identify its team members is to use signal lights. For less than $30, Nitecore supplies […]