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Spring is upon us, and with the nicer weather comes more time outdoors. Looking over the closet of gear that I’ve acquired over the last few years, I asked myself, If I had to pick a few pieces of gear that directly influenced me to spend more time outdoors, what would it be? Those pieces […]
In the first Bourne movie there is a scene where Jason Bourne goes to a bank and accesses a safe deposit box. In the box are various forms of identification, cash and a pistol. He takes the ID and cash and begins his journey to avoid the forces looking to capture or kill him. I […]
Built for Adventure, the rugged & dependable Hardside Hydration works with Nalgene & Camelbak bottles. In the ’90’s we upgraded from carrying canteens in the Army to using hydration bladders. Camelbacks were all the rage and made not only carrying water easier but consuming it easier as well. I recall stuffing a hydration bladder into […]
These adrenaline-fueled John Wick series of movies showcase some of the most impressive firearms and gun handling skills in the history of Hollywood. This is largely thanks to the extensive training that Keanu Reeves underwent with the renowned professional shooter, Taran Butler. Together, they ensured that the firearms used in the films not only looked […]
I’ve been shooting steel targets for over a decade and love the satisfying “ding” when my freedom-pill scores a hit. But recently, I had an opportunity to try something different. A three dimensional torso and head made from 100% recycled rubber. The company is Rubber Dummies and they sent me their Starter Kit to test […]
The Zero Tolerance brand is one that has a name that describes their product pretty damn well. Zero Tolerance makes damn fine knives the new ZT 308 is no different. The ZT 308 is a massive knife, at least when it comes to folding knives. A little while back Zero Tolerance released the ZT 223, […]
Meprolight (1990) Ltd. – a member of the SK Group (founded by Mr. Samy Katsav) is a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, thermal and night vision equipment, as well as self-illuminated sights for military, law enforcement, and civilian applications. The company has completed the development of the advanced MIL-STD Mepro TIGON sight. The system integrates […]
At around 3:30 in the afternoon of April 13, 1994, active-duty Apache Pilot Skip Tackett was receiving fuel while practicing a mission called “Deep Attack” when he heard the words over his radio that no pilot ever wants to hear: “You are on fire, get out!” What followed were 18 seconds of pure hell that Tackett […]
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. […]
Found on the shelves of almost every outdoor purveyor, GSI Outdoors has a solid foothold from what I’ve seen. Providing everything from simple plastic tableware to slick portable stoves, GSI has everything for your outdoor kitchen. Including the Non-stick Gourmet Griddle. Once we made the decision to downsize from our full-sized Tundra to an FJ […]
It’s said in the industry that it’s easy to make a 22 suppressor, but to make a good one is another story. Maxim Defense has taken the .22 suppressor to a whole ‘nuther level with its new DRF-22. They’ve been seen and discussed before, but we will provide you with a little more detail. DRF-22 […]
A fact of life while traveling is ensuring you pack the correct charging cables for various devices. A recent trip to Grenada exposed just how many cables and charging bricks I needed to pack. Laptop, tablet, phone, GoPro, AirPods and Dive Computer. Fortunately, three of those items can be charged wirelessly. And that’s where the […]
The Gerber Impromptu pen is built for something like an NPE. For those that don’t know, NPE stands for Non-Permissive Environment. It is a military/intelligence term for an area of operations in which you can either expect apathy or outright hostility from the local authorities. Because what you’re doing isn’t exactly sectioned. The equivalent of […]
Pistol Caliber Carbines, or PCCs, are firearms that are chambered in a pistol caliber, typically 9mm. They are popular among gun enthusiasts and shooters because they offer many advantages over other types of firearms. One of the main benefits of PCCs is their versatility, as they generally use the same ammunition and magazines as a […]