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In a sea of overtly tactical footwear and outerwear, it’s refreshing to see 5.11 Tactical adopt a more covert look within their line of products. Don’t get me wrong, you can still purchase tactical boots, cargo pants and backpacks laden with Molle webbing at 5.11. But you can also find some sneaky tactical products as […]
When things don’t go as planned on an adventure, increasing your chances for rescue is critical. Princeton Tec has been at the forefront of lighting technology for over 40 years. And the new Meridian Strobe/Beacon is a durable, waterproof, reasonably priced light that could save your life. This compact IPX8 rated LED Strobe offers two […]
Tactical watches have been around for awhile. Hell, I have a drawer full of watches and most of them fall into that category. I spent some of my youth in the Ranger Regiment and always had an oversized durable watch on my left wrist. Timing was something we constantly relied on for mission success. Something […]
Staying organized with PackStack saves you time, so you can spend it doing what you enjoy. It’s so much easier to find what you’re looking for within a backpack if you know where to look first. Nighttime or rain can make it even more difficult. Fortunately, Hillsound has come up with a solution that anyone who wears […]
Personal defense as simple as it sounds easily slips most people’s minds. It’s easy to become complacent when nothing ever happens to you or you live in a safe area. Typically people get concerned with personal defense as a knee-jerk reaction to seeing something on the evening news. Also, not everyone is comfortable carrying a […]
Designed for Law Enforcement and Search & Rescue Operations Whether you’re a Law Enforcement Officer, Search & Rescue or just a prepared citizen, the new HM01 Tactical Helmet Light from NITECORE can prove to be an asset in low light conditions. NITECORE is known for their high quality LED lighting products and the recently released […]
As I write this article, it really hits home for me. I have a vested interest in protecting our kids, as I have two in local schools. With all the active shooter incidents we have witnessed on the evening news, it’s scary as hell to keep sending them off to school hoping that nothing happens. […]
Adding a Sunflare 180w Solar panel & Odyssey Group 31 Battery to the FJ Cruiser The electrical demand from a fully built Overland rig will typically surpass what the OEM battery and possibly the charging system can provide. That’s why I made some key changes to our 2011 FJ Cruiser. The addition of a larger […]
Rossmönster is excited to announce the launch of The Baja, Rossmönster Overland’s inaugural truck camper model. The Baja is the ultimate off-road and off-grid vehicle. Built on half, three quarter and one ton chassis, these vehicles can go where other adventure rigs can’t. The Baja is engineered to be lighter and more compact than other […]
The month of May is Military Appreciation Month and this is also Memorial Day weekend. I’d like to deviate a bit from our gear and adventure content to recognize some of the fine men I served with in the Marine Corps. Some are still around, some are not. During my enlistment in the Marine Corps, […]
One of our favorite pieces of Overland kit is on sale for 20% off this Memorial Day weekend. Dometic powered coolers offer the Overland or car camper the ability to ditch the ice and bring more food and drink on their adventures. The new CFX3 Coolers offer a new look with updated insulated covers. Perfect […]
5.11, Inc., the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear today announced the launch of its new Physical Training-Ready (PT-R) product line, created to offer versatile solutions for fitness training. The new PT-R lineup includes weight kits and technical apparel that are all designed to give users the freedom to train anywhere and anytime, […]
Overland vehicle projects are always fun. In fact, they may be as fun as actual Overland travel. I’ve been tinkering with my 2017 Tundra for the past few years, dialing it in to suit our needs through repeated use. And just when we think we’re done, I go out and do something stupid. Or genius? […]
Being a contractor requires constant travel outside the U.S. but luckily for me, I rarely have to maintain a low visibility look, so I can have Multicam bags for my gear. If I’m going for a week-long trip I really only need to take this Kit bag by T3. I can fit my helmet, plate […]