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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 […]
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 […]
In today’s world having an illumination source on your handguns is almost a standard feature. The problem is, with so many choices on the market, how do you find something affordable that works well and is well built? Look no further than our featured light the OLight PL Turbo, and its 800 lumens of illuminating […]
Having a backpack that can adapt to different environments helps manage responding to adventures with ease. Remote Equipment is a company on a mission to work with unique materials to make a pack for those adventures. With a pack like the CHARLIE 25, owners can go from being an urban commuter to an outdoor explorer […]
A few months ago I saw an advertisement for the Cor Surf Island Hopper Travel Backpack. Although I wasn’t in the market for a new bag, the advertisement and design really caught my eye. So I ended up ordering one. Over the past two years, most of my travel consisted of short getaways. Mostly road […]
The MTM Watches Gray Patriot is a chronograph watch, meaning it contains sub-dials on the face of the watch. I’ve owned chronograph watches in the past and generally have not had much luck with them or they just didn’t grow on me. I generally prefer simplicity, but I went out on a limb to try […]
Able Carry is a young brand that is quickly moving up my list of favorite backpack manufacturers. Their backpacks are very well made with high quality materials and stitching. And their pocket layout makes more sense to me than some competitors. The sleek low-profile appearance that Able Carry incorporates across the line seem to blend […]
The Waterproof Outdoor Sling Bag, SLB01, is a 2-in-1 proof bag ideal for aquatics and outdoor activities. It is ultracompact and lightweight. With the capacity of 1 L, this waterproof bag is the perfect size for storing smart phones, earbuds, keys, maps, and really anything else you may not want to get wet during your […]
We use personal headlamps all the time while camping, hunting, fishing or traveling overland. So I was excited when asked to try out a new design from Knog. The Bilby isn’t like any headlamp I’ve ever used and I wasn’t sure about the design when I first opened the box. But after fiddling with it […]
If you’re like me and aren’t opposed to a little man bling, then you need to check out the offerings from MTM Watch. With inspiration from the Special Ops community, these military style timepieces feature exotic alloys, carbon fiber and a heavy dose of sex appeal. A few years ago at Shot Show, I found […]
Having an extra flashlight can help make life at camp easier when you need a light. Olight’s new flashlight, the Seeker 4 Pro, fits in at the campsite and around the neighborhood as a high-powered torch for low-light situations. Building on the Seeker 3 Pro, Olight has introduced the Seeker 4 this year. Olight was […]
Smart watches are not new. In fact, most watch enthusiasts consider the Timex Datalink (introduced in1984) as the grandfather of “Smart Watches”. The Apple Watch could be considered the most popular smart watch with more than 115 million being produced since its release in April 2015. Which brings us to our question. Has the smart […]
The Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck is built to survive the harshest commute, wherever that may be. What intrigued me the most about this pack is the fact that it contains no velcro areas for patches or molle webbing to mount external pouches too. Also, there are no unnecessary straps and buckles dangling on the outside. […]
Commute – To travel some distance between one’s home and place of work on a regular basis. Working remotely, whether from a coffee shop, a library or outside somewhere, the more simple and streamlined your kit, the more enjoyable your experience will be. Carrying only the essentials allows you to be more fluid when moving […]