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For defensive firearms, a piece of advice I’ve heard from firearm instructors is to include a weapon light. It should be one of the minimum items for setting up a rifle. A light is necessary for identifying targets or helping to pick a path in a dark house. Olight has taken their Odin series and […]
We live in an age where being in consistent contact personally and professionally is essential for many people. We’ve got great portable devices that allow us to do this, the one shortcoming is battery life. How many times have we seen someone at the airport searching for a place to plug in their device to […]
Unexpected Vehicle Recovery This story begins with a beautiful sunny but cold spring day in Northern Michigan. My work for the day was complete so I decided to recon some trails in the Sturgeon River Valley. With no real plan other than to record tracks on Gaia GPS for some trails I’ve previously seen in […]
I know what you’re thinking, another portable speaker? Yep, we’re going to take a look at a larger, more powerful speaker than we’ve ever reviewed thus far. The Turtlebox, I can only assume, gets its name because of the rugged shell and waterproofness? Either way, this outdoor portable speaker is made for the elements. Boasting […]
Have you ever been satisfied with the typical beer koozie? Flimsy, underperforming neoprene and usually with some tacky phrase stenciled on the side. Like, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere”, or “Save water, drink beer”, or even “Let’s get ready to stumble”. The bottom line is they “need” a catch phrase to sell their crappy product. Not […]
EAGLEVILLE, PA, May 21, 2024 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-7®HL-X USB, a 1,000-lumen, multi-fuel, rail-mounted light with a longer-reaching beam that provides up to 22,000 candela, more than double the beam distance of previous TLR-7® models. The new light, designed to maximize visibility and targeting capability […]
UPDATE With the tragic passing of Michael Segouin from Blowndeadline, we thought it would be nice to pay tribute and revisit some of his past work. Mike was an artist and visionary in the firearms coating industry. Over the years, he developed new processes & techniques, tackling very complex and time consuming patterns. His creativity […]
It’s no secret that the world is becoming a more dangerous place and the need for personal protection has spawned a new evolution of easy to carry pistols. One concern that has grown at the same pace is the need for illumination on these smaller CCW pistols. Well, that’s where Olight has stepped in with […]
You may not be heading to the moon anytime soon with your cell phone. But that didn’t stop Phoozy from using NASA-grade technology to help protect your phone on its next Earthly adventure. Made from a proprietary UltraSkin that’s both UV and water-resistant. And a Chromium-infused thermal barrier to protect against both heat and cold. […]
I’ve never been a huge fan of sling bags. Mainly because I usually buy bulky tactical style ones that feel like having a huge tick on my back. Another reason was that I have the tendency to over pack, even just for a day out. Over the past few years, age, mission and a bad […]
About a month ago I was watching a video on the Ranger Fieldcraft and Survival YouTube channel and noticed the channel owner using a different knife than the one that he usually uses in his videos. I dropped him a question in the comments section and he revealed that it was a Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140, […]
Tomahawks appear throughout history from the colonial era to the modern battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. American popular culture depicts the use of tomahawks in movies like The Patriot and The Last of the Mohicans. However, the average person likely doesn’t realize the robust versatility of the tomahawk. A tool used for camping or a valuable […]
Over the years, I’ve gone through several portable power chargers that claimed to be durable. Some look the part but not many have actually lasted over a year. With all the traveling we do, having a reliable charger is critical. Wether we’re charging phones, a Garmin InReach, Laptops or GoPro’s, there’s always a need for […]
My wife and I enjoy hiking in the backcountry, and one thing that has yet to happen to us is finding out that our truck’s battery died while we were gone on our hike. However, it is better to be prepared than caught unprepared and stranded with a dead battery. Uncharted Supply Co. has improved […]