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I typically hate receiving clothes as a gift in general. I make exceptions here and there. Want to get me a Dixxon Flannel? Sweet. How about a pair of 5.11 Defender Flex Jeans? Yes, please. I now have two pairs of these bad boys and I adore them. I have owned both blue and black for […]
I recently received the Uncharted Supply Triage Kit for review. A few things I noticed right away is the small size, light weight, and that it was packaged in what appears to be a water proof sack. Upon opening the kit via the waterproof Velcro closure similar to dry bags I found a selection of first […]
When I was a member of 2/75 Ranger, we trained with several forms of close air support. A-10’s, AH-64 Apache’s and MH-60 DAP’s. But one particular airframe rained supreme. The AC-130 Spectre Gunship or Ranger God in the sky. Built upon the reliable C-130 aircraft, this gunship has a wide variety of weapon systems and […]
In the first Bourne movie there is a scene where Jason Bourne goes to a bank and accesses a safe deposit box. In the box are various forms of identification, cash and a pistol. He takes the ID and cash and begins his journey to avoid the forces looking to capture or kill him. I […]
Built for Adventure, the rugged & dependable Hardside Hydration works with Nalgene & Camelbak bottles. In the ’90’s we upgraded from carrying canteens in the Army to using hydration bladders. Camelbacks were all the rage and made not only carrying water easier but consuming it easier as well. I recall stuffing a hydration bladder into […]
I’ve been shooting steel targets for over a decade and love the satisfying “ding” when my freedom-pill scores a hit. But recently, I had an opportunity to try something different. A three dimensional torso and head made from 100% recycled rubber. The company is Rubber Dummies and they sent me their Starter Kit to test […]
The Zero Tolerance brand is one that has a name that describes their product pretty damn well. Zero Tolerance makes damn fine knives the new ZT 308 is no different. The ZT 308 is a massive knife, at least when it comes to folding knives. A little while back Zero Tolerance released the ZT 223, […]
When the high-top Norris sneaker was first introduced by 5.11 Tactical awhile back, we were one of the first to get our hands on a pair and post a review. Now they’ve chopped the top and are pushing the new Norris Low Sneaker. Not much has changed in build and materials other than the obvious. […]
Found on the shelves of almost every outdoor purveyor, GSI Outdoors has a solid foothold from what I’ve seen. Providing everything from simple plastic tableware to slick portable stoves, GSI has everything for your outdoor kitchen. Including the Non-stick Gourmet Griddle. Once we made the decision to downsize from our full-sized Tundra to an FJ […]
A fact of life while traveling is ensuring you pack the correct charging cables for various devices. A recent trip to Grenada exposed just how many cables and charging bricks I needed to pack. Laptop, tablet, phone, GoPro, AirPods and Dive Computer. Fortunately, three of those items can be charged wirelessly. And that’s where the […]
LIVSN is a relatively small brand with a big focus on sustainability, social responsibility and good functional designs. Living true to these principals, LIVSN has created a pair of pants that’s quite possibly my favorite thus far. And that’s saying something because I go through a lot of pants. Not necessarily because I wear them […]
If you’re looking for a water filtration/storage system, Lifesaver offers a couple great options. In the past, I reviewed the Lifesaver Jerrycan which holds a little over 4 gallons of water. But as we move out of our Toyota Tundra and into the smaller FJ Cruiser, the Jerrycan proved too large to make the final […]
Recently, I was given the opportunity to test Midland Radio’s latest and greatest product. And it isn’t even a radio! Although we utilize the Midland MXT275 Micromobile in the Tundra, the MXT400 in the FJ as well as their T290 X-Talkers for communications, this product is new territory for the radio manufacturer. A portable […]
The GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Camper cookware set is well suited for larger group camping. With what’s provided you could easily cook up some fresh spaghetti with meat sauce and Italian sausage or chicken with rice and beans. The set comes with 4 plates, 4 insulated cups with lids, a frying pan, 2 cooking pots […]