When talking about Gatorz Eyewear, it’s kind of the best of both worlds. Durability and performance are all I ask for when I’m looking at shades, and Gatorz definitely packs that 1-2 combo. I hate not having a good pair of shades on and honestly, I never knew Gatorz would soon become a part of […]
Gear Reviews
Emerson Commander | A Folding Knife Inspired by the SEAL Teams
Early on Emerson Knives created the ES1-M, which was developed as an all-around survival knife for the SEAL Teams. That knife (The ES1-M) is what we know today as the Emerson Commander knife. Take a look at the photo below out of Tactical Knives magazine from 1997. Originally Designed for SEAL Team 6 The Emerson […]
How The Casio F91W Became The Worlds Most Dangerous Watch
The humble Casio F91W has been an iconic watch since it was first made in Japan back in 1989. Upon its release, it was sold for around $20 making it one of the world’s first affordable digital watches. Today, Casio still produces over 3 million of the F-91W every year. The Casio F91W is known […]
EXOTAC titanLIGHT | Cleared Hot!
Exotac is the result of combining a Purdue educated engineer and a true love for everything outdoors. Their vision is, “based upon designing extraordinary, high-quality and unique outdoor and urban gear“. It’s a no compromise operation when it comes to product design and manufacturing. And because Exotac keeps manufacturing to smaller production runs, they’re able to adapt […]
DeckersXLab DX-G8 Boot | Pure Comfort
I’ve been wearing combat/tactical boots since the mid 1970’s via my military, law enforcement, and security careers. From standard issue boots to those purchased on my own dime. Most have been comfortable if sized correctly. With the exception of a pair of boon dockers I was issued in Navy bootcamp. For almost a month, I’ve […]
Magnet Fishing with the MIKEDE Double Sided Magnet
It seems like the pandemic changed how we enjoyed outdoor activities and how we adjusted to the “next normal”. I was intrigued by outdoor enthusiasts in urban areas starting to explore what lies beneath in the form of magnet fishing. Our lakes, rivers and streams have been intentional and accidental dumping grounds for centuries. And […]
The High Performance 4200 Lumen Seeker 3 PRO from Olight
Looking to step up your personal flashlight game? The new high performance Seeker 3 PRO from Olight might be a good candidate for your consideration. Producing a whopping 4200 lumens, this compact light packs 31% more light than the previous Seeker 2 model. But that’s not all that the engineers at Olight improved. Visit our […]
Jay Brown Custom Knives | The AD1
Awhile back a friend of mine Jay Brown reached out letting me know that he had started making knives and that he wanted to make one for me. How could I refuse an offer like that? He asked for some basic specifications for the blade. And I told him I wanted. Something small and light, […]
AeroPress Original Coffee Maker | Coffee in Under a Minute
I picked up the AeroPress coffee maker with the intention of having a packable, go-anywhere alternative to make a quick cup of coffee in the office, on the road, or out hiking or camping in the great Alaskan outdoors. I didn’t expect that it would quickly become my primary method of getting my morning fix. […]
The Olight OPen 2 | A Pen & Light Union
When I’m packing my go-bag, there are two items I always have in the admin pocket. A good pen and a small light. In some of my travel backpacks, the Streamlight that I typically pack is a bit too thick to slide into a pen pocket. Fortunately, I recently discovered the OPen 2 from Olight. […]
Oakley’s M-Frame 3.0 Prizm Shooting Glasses | The evolution continues
When I was serving in the 2nd Ranger Battalion in the 90’s, we were issued a particularly unstylish but effective pair of ballistic sunglasses (pictured below). Not the “cool guy” Oakleys that have been in use by our soldiers for some time now. Oakley has really stepped up and poured tons of development money into […]
Travel Nirvana with Sportubes Freerider Padded Ski Boot Bag
‘Tis the ski season and time to negotiate the busy airports as we travel to hit the slopes. One major question we discuss prior to travel is, do we bring or rent ski equipment. Since the airlines still don’t give a shit about how they handle your skis or golf clubs, we often struggle with […]
Streamlight Survivor Rechargeable Emergency Light
Preparing your home is just as important as preparing yourself for a disaster. And when it comes to disaster preparedness, one of the most important things to plan for is a loss of electricity. Enter the Streamlight Survivor light. This isn’t a flashlight I’d include as part of my everyday carry given its size and […]
The Alpha Driveway Shovel from DMOS Collective
As the snow continues to accumulate, I look forward to the task at hand. And with the new Alpha Driveway shovel from DMOS Collective, the job just got a bit easier. This Alpha dog has been groomed over four years. Constantly improving on previous models in the Alpha lineage. It’s raw, rugged and built to […]