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Summer Drink The dog days of summer. My favorite time of year in Northern Michigan. Surrounded by crystal clear glacial lakes, golf courses, vast forests and 10pm sunsets. I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty hard to beat. The winters, however, are a completely different story and I don’t want to get into that now. […]
Transitioning from the military or law enforcement can be challenging. I’ve transitioned from both careers and have had my share of rough spots both times. I first heard of Mike McCann while listening to a podcast hosted by Stew Smith . For those who don’t recognize Stew Smith’s name, he’s a former SEAL that has been […]
A quality timepiece is much more than just a watch. It’s a way to level up your dress code for any occasion, a status symbol and investment. If you decide to hand it down then it becomes part of your legacy. What constitutes a quality timepiece? Let’s break it down into three categories. Weight – A watch with […]
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) […]
Back in 1989, Gatorz recognized a need for rugged aluminum framed eyewear. Producing a brand of eyewear that could be relied on by military and LEO personnel to stand up to any mission. The new Delta frame from Gatorz was a welcome addition for me. After wearing several of the company’s wrap frames for years […]
Upcycling, repurposing, recycling, rescuing. These terms are becoming more and more prevalent in manufacturing these days. Ladder 34, located in my home state of Michigan, is rescuing unserviceable fire hoses and repurposing them into belts, bags, wallets and other creative accessories. I can’t recall how I came across this company, most likely while surfing the […]
These Oakley SI American Heritage FuelCell sunglasses convinced me to switch sunglasses styles for the first time in 7 years. The polarized PRIZM Oakley lens offers truly unparalleled optical clarity. It truly does increase contrast compared to other lenses and polarized lenses. The frames offer an excellent mix of protection and peripheral vision, which is […]
As the world around us becomes more violent, we need to prepare ourselves ahead of time to be able to react to such situations. For those of us that have concealed carry permits and actually carry on a regular basis, we need to be able to do so without giving off the ‘tactical’ profile. The […]
Chelem sunglasses from Bajío (bah-HEE-oh) are named for the white sand flat in Chetumal Bay. These mid-sized, fashionable shades are reasonably priced at $209 and well-suited for all activities on the water. With three frame colors, seven polycarbonate lens colors and six glass lens colors to choose from, there’s are a wide variety of options […]
The cockpit of an aircraft is surrounded by precision dials, gauges, meters and displays. Each one with a specific purpose. Measuring fuel quantity, altitude, airspeed, rate of climb, bank angle, etc. All critical to the safe operation of flight. Equally paramount to safe flying is time management. Making the instrument you wear on your wrist […]
I typically hate receiving clothes as a gift in general. I make exceptions here and there. Want to get me a Dixxon Flannel? Sweet. How about a pair of 5.11 Defender Flex Jeans? Yes, please. I now have two pairs of these bad boys and I adore them. I have owned both blue and black for […]
When the high-top Norris sneaker was first introduced by 5.11 Tactical awhile back, we were one of the first to get our hands on a pair and post a review. Now they’ve chopped the top and are pushing the new Norris Low Sneaker. Not much has changed in build and materials other than the obvious. […]
LIVSN is a relatively small brand with a big focus on sustainability, social responsibility and good functional designs. Living true to these principals, LIVSN has created a pair of pants that’s quite possibly my favorite thus far. And that’s saying something because I go through a lot of pants. Not necessarily because I wear them […]
Not too long ago at the grocery store, I decided on an impulse to pick up a copy of Forbes Magazine. I typically go for the tactical gun type magazines, but I wanted to change it up a bit. The article that caught my eye was one on Steve McQueen’s Rolex Submariner watch, that will […]