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Executive Protection Admin Bag I’ve been using the Executive Protection Admin Bag for the past few years for both my professional and personal needs. I’m not usually a fan of sling bags as they never seem to ride comfortably for me. This bag is the exception for me, though. The bag was designed by Aaron […]
Uncharted Supply Co. helps provide furloughed Cotopaxi employees with temporary work, Cotopaxi opens warehouse to Uncharted, to streamline orders PARK CITY, Utah (April 9, 2020) – While businesses continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis, Utah-based outdoor brands Cotopaxi and Uncharted Supply Co. have come together to support each other’s needs and initiatives, ensuring that both […]
I recently received the upcoming SOG Flash AT Assisted Opening Folding Knife for review. It’s the third iteration of the constantly evolving SOG Flash II that’s expected to drop in May 2020. I’ve owned knives from Studies and Observations Group and have always appreciated the high quality at a great price point. A few things […]
I got this idea a few years ago from a post that Kyle Defoor published on his Tumblr Blog. His was more of a last-ditch crash kit that he hoped never needed to be used. I took that idea and ran with it for my own personal survival kit. This is the kit that gets thrown […]
As everyone is having to readjust to life at home for a while, it’s time to get inspired and find ways to continue creating memorable moments with whomever you’re around now or when camping season arrives. With spring upon us and nicer evenings on the horizon, cozying-up around either a backyard fire pit or a […]
Today I would like to highlight 3Leaf Customs. Created by a First Responder out of a passion for EDC and preparedness. The creator of 3Leaf Customs, Tony Kuhn, is a husband, father of 5 and full-time firefighter/paramedic. Tony is currently on the frontlines of this COVID-19 Pandemic, but during his downtime has decided to bring […]
Clackamas, OR (March 18, 2020) – Warn Industries (WARN) today announced the acquisition of Factor 55, a manufacturer of highly engineered rigging hardware for CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING™, a winching technique that uses rigging comprised entirely of closed link hardware. Similar to WARN, Factor 55 is a premium brand operating in the vehicle recovery market. The […]
For those of us trapped indoors while the world figures out how best to handle and defeat the COVID-19 virus, many of us yearn to be outdoors. The Gear Bunker is all about spending time outdoors. It’s how we operate. And as we patiently await the “all clear” order and get back to normal life, […]
Sometimes you come across a video that just inspires you. This video was originally published on Outdoor Research’s YouTube channel but I feel compelled to share it here. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. “In summer 2011, Outdoor Research athlete Kyle Dempster took off on his bike across Kyrgyzstan with a couple mostly-accurate maps, […]
One thing I really like is a product that works as advertised. Yeti has been producing well-engineered products for years now. I’ve been a fan and continue to stand behind their products. We all know how well the Rambler line-up holds in heat or cold for most of the day. Now we have the ability […]
Bag and Apparel Maker Providing Patterns, Instruction and Distribution Assistance As reported by the NYT, CNN, and others, there’s a nationwide shortage of protective face masks for healthcare professionals. With the news of doctors willing to use bandanas as protection, and an influx of requests from doctors at private practices asking for help, Chrome Industries […]
In Costa Rica, you’ll often hear the word Tico amongst the locals. Almost as often as the phrase Pura Vida or “pure life”. They proudly refer to Costa Rican males as Ticos and for the females, Ticas. Costa Del Mar recently introduced a new frame under the same moniker. This masculine wrapped frame is a […]
alsoMe and this backpack could be singing “I’ve been everywhere man,” in unison. In the last few months, I’ve taken the Yeti Crossroads backpack down plenty of long roads. From Vegas and SHOT Show to controlled burns and expeditions through the woods, water, and city. It’s become my go-to choice for a daypack for a […]
With 2020 underway, Studies and Observations Group releases two new products: Kiku XR folding knife and ParaShears multi-tool. For outdoor users, Kiku XR is a rugged folding knife with a powerful styling that harkens to its Japanese DNA, for situations that require a quick-opening, super sharp knife. Made in collaboration with famed Japanese knifemaker Kiku Matsuda, it makes […]