Look at you with your red, white and blue t-shirt for the 4th of July. And your American flag themed bathing suit. Well, Costa Sunglasses added a few accessory options for your patriotic outfit. Nine different pairs of sunglasses from their new Freedom Series, complete with a red, white and blue theme and star spangled […]
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GoPro Releases 2020 HERO9 Black Million Dollar Challenge Video, Announces Winners
More than 29,000 People from 125 Countries Submitted their Favorite GoPro HERO9 Black Video Clips for the Chance to Earn an Equal Cut of $1 Million The Result? Two Minutes of Pure Joy from Backyards, the Backcountry and Beyond San Mateo, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 – Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) proudly said, “three, two, one—dropping” to the third annual Million Dollar Challenge highlight reel video, putting $17,857 dollars into […]
Emerson Knives Mini Seax: An All-Purpose Daily Tool
The Viking Seax (pronounced Syax, roughly) was a cornerstone implement in the daily life of the Norsemen. The original EDC blade, the Seax was an all-purpose tool that saw use on the farm, in the boat and across the broad loom of slaughter. The unique shape of the Seax, a “reverse tanto” style where a nearly […]
5.11 Tactical’s RUSH12 High Performance Backpack
ON SALE! $59.49 RUSH12 Backpack Recently I was looking to downsize my travel pack. For the past few years, I’ve been running a 5.11 RUSH24. The RUSH24 is a good pack and has served me well but I wanted to scale down my carry gear and increase my mobility so I decide to transition to […]
Gerber StrongArm Fixed Blade | Built and tested for real world problems
Throughout my military career, whenever I needed a multi-tool, folding knife, fixed blade, or even an E-Tool, Gerber is the brand I chose because it never let me down. I usually opted for multi-tools or folding knives to keep on my kit, but over time I did start to realize the benefit of carrying a […]
Spot X Satellite Messenger | Peace of mind in the backcountry
Anytime you travel to remote areas, communication is often compromised. It’s a concern I have wherever I may be. As a former Ranger, communication was paramount for a successful mission. Nothing has changed since those days except the technology. Even with modern smart phones, travel to countries with a limited network will render them useless. Additionally, […]
SOG SEAL Strike fixed blade knife + 15% Off SOG
Studies and Observations Group (SOG) has been in the business of crafting fine blades and tools for both military and civilian markets since its inception in 1986. In 1992, when the SEAL’s held trials for a new knife, the SEAL 2000 from SOG won the contract and remained in production from 1995-2007. The 2nd knife in the SEAL line was slightly […]
LIFESAVER LIBERTY | Portable Water Purifier
A couple years back, my Battalion Commander took all his Junior Officers up to the North Georgia Appalachian Trail, where we all hiked about 50mi of the AT in just over 24 hours. We weren’t given a specific packing list, but told to “pack what you’ll need”. We knew with this type of terrain, for […]
Vortex Optics Razor UH-1 Holographic Sight
It’s badass and I can’t imagine switching to anything else. The Vortex Optics Razor UH-1 has been adopted by anyone and everyone that can get their hands on it as the go-to CQC/CQB optic. It’s fair in weight and the eye relief is incredible (I mean it is a holograph so that’s not really a […]
Introducing The Thule Tepui Foothill Roof Top Tent
The first compact rooftop tent that saves valuable mounting space for all the gear you love. Leave nothing behind with the newest rooftop tent from Thule. At just half of the width of traditional models, the Thule Tepui Foothill’s innovative design is spacious enough to comfortably sleep two adults, while preserving enough room to carry […]
Why the Olight M20SX Javelot is the Ultimate EDC Light
Let’s discuss pocket-carried / belt-carried flashlights. There are about eighty-six gazillion of them out there to choose from. The one I carry daily is the OLight M20SX JAVELOT. I won’t bore you with all the technical mumbo-jumbo, for I am not a professional flashlight reviewer. There are already many reviews about this particular product online from […]
2020 Red Clay Rally | A 3-Day 700-Mile Overland Race
About 6 weeks before the event, I get a text from a friend in Tennessee. The discussion turns to the Red Clay Rally scheduled for 16-18 October 2020. Having never heard of the event, I decide to dig a little deeper. Not too much info online, just a deliberately vague website and a few videos depicting stuck […]
Sig P365 vs. Glock 43: Size matters
Ever since the announcement of Sig’s new P365 micro-compact pistol, I’ve eagerly anticipated its arrival. At SHOT Show, I had the pleasure of handling the pistol at the Sig Sauer booth but missed the opportunity to shoot it on Range Day. Apparently, Sig Sauer has their own range day and doesn’t participate in the Industry Day […]
CMC Triggers Announces the Release of the KRAGOS Glock Aftermarket Slide
Fort Worth, Texas CMC Triggers’ new KRAGOS Glock® compatible slide symbolizes victory and strength, much like that of the Greek God in which the name was inspired. The KRAGOS Slide solidifies CMC’s reputation for producing premium aftermarket Glock® parts and accessories. The aggressively sleek design and enhanced aesthetics of the KRAGOS™ improve accuracy and performance […]