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For this fitness article, we’re going to take a look at an old-school GORUCK PT challenge. Even if you don’t have a GORUCK pack and weight plate, you can use a pack you already have, throw some weight in it, and take on this challenge. This workout does not take too long and is actually […]
The Glock 19 may be one of the most popular carry pistols in the world. It’s capacity, reliability, dimensions and cost are all contributing factors that make the Glock 19 so popular. It remains my choice to carry 75% of the time as well. Splitting duties with my Sig P365 when I need deeper concealment. While there are […]
They are going to be displaying their brand new Skycamp Mini rooftop tent at the SHOT Show Pop-Up Preview on Wednesday, Jan 22. Head up to the 5th floor of the Palazzo Ballroom and you won’t be able to miss this amazing new rooftop tent, right in the center of the room (check out the attachments for the details). […]
For the last 3 years we’ve been using a full size Toyota Tundra work truck for Overland travel. After some deliberation, we decided it’s time to invest in a dedicated Overland Rig. Since we’ve had such fantastic luck with the Tundra from a mechanical standpoint, we decided to look within the same family for continued […]
New Lights Feature Two Rear Switch Position Options; Each Offers Colored Aiming Laser EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 17, 2020 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-8® A and the TLR-8® A G, featuring red or green aiming lasers, and offering ergonomic rear switch options with either a low or […]
Fancy so-called smartwatches have their place in the world. But nothing matches the rugged & elegant simplicity of a fine analog watch. In our current culture of over-analysis and information-overload, there’s something very special in a precision instrument that simply does one extremely important task: Telling Time. A classic watch, such as the Valor model […]
There’s no such thing as too much light. I like to see what I’m doing at all times. This is why I’ve added several auxiliary lights to my Overland rigs and have several work lights in my garage. One item that has proven to be a versatile addition to my Overland set-up is the FLUX […]
Benchmade Knife Company is introducing a handful of new models this January and these are the first two exciting announcements. Please check out the details below about the new 535BK-2 Bugout and 537GY-1 Bailout variants. If you need additional details, have questions, or would like to test/review a model, please don’t hesitate to reach out. […]
Overland Travel It was around three years ago that I was originally introduced to Overlanding. After a trip to Outdoor Retailer, Tepui was kind enough to send roof top tent for us to demo for the summer. So I mounted it atop my 2007 Tundra and our new adventure began. In 2018, I finally sold […]
While visiting Shot Show, I was fortunate enough to stop by the ZT booth and handle several new knives. One that stood out to me was the sophisticated Zero Tolerance 0450CF, with its striking carbon fiber front handle. For its weight, carbon fiber is stronger than steel and is downright sexy. Spending part of my […]
Ridgemont hasn’t been around for long. In fact, most of you probably haven’t heard of Ridgemont or have seen a pair walking around town. Because Ridgemont is a very new brand on the scene. So new, that their webpage is offering some lucrative investment options to help them raise capital. I was lucky enough to grab […]
I already used the talk to me Goose joke, but I wished I saved it. The Tomcat glasses by 5.11 are a true aviator design and are a little more affordable than the Costa’s I reviewed previously. The 5.11 Tomcat glasses are a well made and dare I say, beefy aviator. They have some heft […]
Here are two products The Gear Bunker has been testing and using regularly for several years. Yakima Racks and Roadshower. And it appears they’ve tied the knot. For 30 years I’ve had Yakima Racks adorn the tops of my vehicles to haul various forms of equipment on a lifetime of adventures. And after a failed […]
I try not to be a hipster, but sometimes it’s easy to be accused of being one on account of the beard and love of flannel. One of my favorite flannels is from 5.11 and is called the Sidewinder. Gamers may recognize the shirt from Far Cry 5 where 5.11 partnered with Ubisoft to provide […]