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I’ve been wearing a Dynamis Alliance LoPro belt for about six or seven years now. I love pieces of kit that have hidden pockets and compartments in them. So, when I first saw the advertisement for the LoPro belt with hidden pockets, I ordered one right away. The LoPro belt is the brainchild of Dom […]
One lesson that military members and hunters learn while practicing fieldcraft is how to minimize the amount of sound made from ones equipment and clothing. One piece of clothing that can be extra noisy is raingear. Sitka has an answer to noisy raingear for hunters in the form of the Thunderhead Jacket. Thunderhead Jacket Overview: […]
In the fall of 2023, I found a great sale price on one of the new COVRT18 2.0 low profile backpacks from 5.11 Tactical. I had previously owned one of their Gen 1 COVRT18 packs. And although it was a good pack, I just couldn’t get it to work for me. So, when I was […]
Okay, so the Costa Skimmer sunglasses aren’t a true aviator frame, they are a bit smaller than that. However, they certainly capture that Aviator’s look and feel. The Costa Skimmer glasses feature a minimalist all-metal frame with mirrored, polarized lenses. When it comes to sunglasses I can be quite picky and as a dude with […]
As a relatively new deer hunter, I am looking for equipment to complement my hunting gear. One such piece of equipment is a rangefinder. I have found myself several times in the woods wishing I had a rangefinder to help measure different distances across a valley. When offered the opportunity to review the Accuranger 1300 […]
If you like spending time outdoors in the winter months, staying warm is a critical component to success. Whether it’s alpine or nordic skiing, snowshoeing, hunting or riding snow machines, proper layering for the activity at hand will differ. Dynamic activities will require less insulation while static activities will require more. As an alpine skier, […]
I must admit that I am a big fan of backpacks. And think that they can be the most utilitarian and versatile yet under appreciated part of your kit. I approach my pack choices largely from a specificity of need point of view. Being handed the Daybreaker pack from ABLE CARRY made me look at […]
The first time I saw the Osprey Day Lite Backpack was in November 2019 while visiting London and Paris. I was carrying my 5.11 RUSH 12. Not the lowest profile civilian looking pack. I noticed that there were a lot of people carrying small packs that were so common as to go unnoticed. So I […]
The Vault is Uncharted’s new 65-liter duffel bag for many adventures. When operating out of a base camp, it is a good idea to have a duffel bag ready to store bulky items or dry clothes that may be needed during the trip. Having spent plenty of time in the humid forests of Louisiana with […]
One of the firearm safety rules is knowing what your target is before firing. Not identifying your target can lead to deadly consequences in low-light settings or at night. As a result, to overcome the dark in these situations, a weapon-mounted light is vital. Olight has produced the Valkyrie Turbo, a new pistol light with […]
The 5.11 Tactical Field Watch is one more example of quality, no-frills gear that the Modesto, California company has been supplying for nearly 17 years. While some purveyors of tactical watches imply that their timepieces are fit for every occasion, make no mistake here. The Field Watch is “Not Suitable For Work” unless your occupation […]
After a long roll out, the long anticipated low-profile stove from GSI Outdoors finally hit the market in late 2021. I originally laid eyes on the Pinnacle Pro stove while at Outdoor Retailer in 2019. Manufacturing and various other delays pushed the availability of their premier 2 burner stove back and back. To say I […]
Traveling is in my blood. You see, I grew up in a military family moving from one location to another every 2-3 years. My brothers and I were nomads with not many long term friends. Always saying goodbye just as we were getting comfortable. It wasn’t terrible however. We quite enjoyed traveling to new locations […]