As Old Man Winter casts his freezing breath upon the US, most of us don’t consider camping a viable activity. Only foolhardy souls would consider sleeping in a tent when the temperatures are in the teens, right? For the most part, yes, you’d be correct. Living in Northern Michigan, I typically don’t consider driving through […]
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Zerotech Thrive HD 10×42 Binos: Alaska Tough
Everyone knows a good set of binoculars can make or break a hunt. So recently when the folks at Zerotech reached out and offered up a set of their newest Thrive HD binoculars to demo we jumped at the chance. It was perfect timing as we had just set up a late-season Sitka Black Tail […]
Installing the Proof Research Ruger Pre-Fit Carbon Barrel
Ruger hit the long-range shooting world by storm with the introduction of the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR). Its affordable entry price and feature-laden modular platform make this firearm a popular choice. Ruger went through great lengths designing their precision rifle to be modular. Allowing the shooter to easily change parts that better suit the mission […]
Building a Rear Cargo Drawer Slide Out for FJ Cruiser
During the ridiculous COVID-19 lockdown I decided I was going to use this time wisely and start checking boxes on my list of things to complete on our FJ Cruiser. I recently did a walk-around video on our rig but some readers were asking for more info on the rear cargo drawer slide out that […]
Simple Upgrades to the Ruger Precision Rifle
Upgrades to the Ruger Precision Rifle In this video, I’ll demonstrate a few simple upgrades that I elected to perform on my Ruger Precision Rifle to better suit my taste. The nice thing about this modular weapon system is that it’s loosely based on an AR-15 allowing you to use components that would normally fit […]
Installing the MagGuts +2 Conversion for Sig P365XL Sub Compact
Since the introduction of the Sig P365, it quickly found its way into my inventory. Swooning me with a low-profile yet capacity dense 10+1 round sub-compact. This long time “Glock Guy” was starting to deviate a bit as I explored the capabilities of this newer pistol. Originally, I carried the Glock 43 as my deep […]
Kershaw Leek | A straight forward EDC knife
Following the “two is one, one is none” mantra, I recently added the Kershaw Leek to my menu of potential Every Day Carry (EDC) items. Operating now for over 40 years, Kershaw has been pumping out quality blades while always keeping an eye towards innovation. With a lineup that includes knives for tactical, rescue, hunting, and […]
Trigger Jerk is Not a Myth, You’re Just Compensating
First off, let me say I’m not here to compare resumes or try and distract from John “Shrek” McPhee in any way. If you take my years in the military and contracting and multiply them by three, that’s John’s years. This is an article about nuance and fundamentals. Shrek, in the past, put out a […]
A day in the life of a 2nd Battalion Ranger | Video
As a former member of this elite military unit, I feel compelled to share this new video with you. It gives you a sneak peek inside the compound and depicts portions of a typical training day at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington State. Although the equipment, weapons, vehicles and radios have changed since my […]
Merica Bourbon | The Sweet Taste of Freedom
As an American military veteran and business owner, there’s nothing I like better than supporting fellow veteran owned companies. And when that company produces American made Bourbon, it’s a major bonus. So what do you name a veteran owned whiskey company? “Merica”, of course. And yes, part of my job is taste testing Merica Bourbon […]
Camelbak Powderhound 12 | Great for skiing the resort and backcountry
With 12 liters of storage space and a 3-liter reservoir, the Powderhound is ideal for resort days and the occasional sidecountry trip. Whether you ski within the boundaries of the resort, like to dip into the occasional side-stash or get lost in the backcountry, staying hydrated is among the highest priorities. Camelbak has been in the […]
Enhance Visibility and Targeting with Streamlight’s TLR-7 sub
A wise firearms trainer once asked me, “Do you shoot in the dark?” “Of course” I replied. He then told me, “You never shoot in the dark!”. Shooting in the dark violates one of the NRA’s Gun Safety Rules, Know your target and what is beyond. If it’s dark, you certainly can’t identify your target […]
Hybridlight Atlas 600 Solar Camping Lantern | First Look
I’m a big fan of being prepared, living in Alaska it quickly becomes part of your culture. One thing we always worry about is lighting. Because winter storms don’t knock out power when it’s convenient and stumbling around in the dark is bad. That’s why I’m glad I had our featured product on hand a […]
SiOnyx Aurora PRO | Affordable Color Digital Night Vision
Have you ever wondered what those Special Operations soldiers are seeing through those high-speed night vision devices attached to their helmets? Since the entry price into a decent pair of night vision goggles is around $6000+, most people won’t ever know. Until recently. SiOnyx, has been using digital imaging with enhanced low light sensors to […]