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Spending time outdoors can create smelly people and gear, which can leave your vehicle smelling like a stink bomb and send your family and friends running for the hills. After hiking or transporting my dog, I often enter my truck, notice a stink, and want to destroy the stench. Ozonics Hunting has an answer to […]
Tires are the most vital point of contact between your vehicle and the road. A flat tire can quickly turn a pleasant drive into a stressful ordeal, especially if you’re unprepared. Thankfully, with the right tire repair kit, you can address minor issues yourself, without waiting for a tow truck. In this comprehensive review and […]
The Low Powered Variable Optic or LPVO, as we commonly refer to it, is a relatively new development in terms of optics. I have wondered about them and how they stack up to traditional optics and red dots on short barreled rifles. Well, fortunately for us our friends at ZeroTech Optics were kind enough to […]
If you’re looking for an affordable tomahawk that can take a beating, fits comfortably into small spaces, and doesn’t add much weight to your load, then the SOG FastHawk Tomahawk is just what you’re looking for. To top it off, it looks pretty damn cool, too. SOG and its products were inspired by the knives and tomahawks […]
I’ve been using an earlier version of the 5.11 RUSH12 backpack as my EDC and travel pack for the past two years. And it’s definitely one of my favorites. At the beginning of 2021 5.11 announced their updated line of RUSH packs, the 2.0 series with some clever enhanced features. I was immediately interested as […]
The US-744X from MTM | Watch is an elite dive watch dressed up for the boardroom Better known for their tactical watches, MTM | WATCH recently added to their Elite Collection of watches. Inspired by the elusive Virginia class attack submarines, the US-744X is a tier-one diver’s watch. Machined from solid Grade 5 Titanium, the […]
This isn’t the first Helinox product we’ve put through the paces over the years. In fact, the Helinox Sunset Chairs have become our favorite throne when packing light. And the FJ Cruisers limited space requires us to be mindful when packing for a trip. So when Helinox sent me the Table One Large Hard Top […]
Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, we’re diving into the world of wallets – specifically, the Ridge Wallet. If you’ve been anywhere near the internet these past few years, chances are you’ve seen this bad boy pop up on your feed, with rave reviews and all. So, is it the real deal or just another gadget […]
The X-Series fire pit from Breeo is the original smokeless fire pit built in Lancaster, PA. For the last 10 years, Breeo’s been refining and perfecting their designs to produce the finest smokeless fire pit in the world. After spending the entire summer around the X-30 fire pit, I can personally attest to the quality of […]
A compass matters. A good compass is not hard to come by, but oftentimes it can be something of a pain to deal with. This is especially true during squad movements. As a backup navigator, I’m constantly checking my buddies heading to make sure he’s good to go and that we’re on course. Pulling out […]
New from Studies and Observations Group (SOG), comes the American made Out The Front Pentagon. Designed and built with the professional in mind, this fast deploying automatic knife is rock solid when needed most. Utilizing SOG’s Dynamic Locking System, the Pentagon is one of the sturdiest OTF knifes once deployed. A common problem with OTF […]
When it comes to your EDC one of the most ignored items is a light. I get it, a gun, a folding EDC knife, possibly a multitool, a reload, keys, cell phone, and more can fill your pockets up fast. With that in mind and my own hatred of full pockets, I picked up a […]
During the first half of the twentieth century there were times when food and money were scarce. Mainly due to war or an economic downturn. During World War One and World War Two, people were encouraged to grow Victory Gardens to supplement their diets. Mainly due to the huge quantities of crops needed to feed […]
When I first lay my eyes on a watch, the initial impression it leaves on me carries a lot of weight. In most cases, if a watch fails to impress me within the first 30 seconds, it becomes an uphill task for it to win me over. While this approach has proven to be reliable, […]