Tired of old school leather gun belts? Bravo Concealment, long time makers of top-tier holsters, recently introduced an alternate solution for your EDC pistol belt. The Cinturon Gun Belt is simple, affordable and works as good or better than anything else I’ve used in the past. I’ve been using Bravo Concealment Holsters for years and […]
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SOG Announces Collaboration with MTM Watches to deliver Limited Series Timepiece Collection
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Recognizing the distinctive wants and needs of the users of their knives, tools and gear, SOG has announced a collaboration with MTM Watches, the leading manufacturer of sophisticated, tactical and military watches worldwide, to offer a limited-edition series of timepieces that complements their customers’ demands for functional high-performance and sophistication. Available exclusively at SOGKnives.com the exclusive collection of […]
SPORTUBE | The safest way to travel with your ski equipment
Although winter is slowly winding down and spring on the horizon, there is still a ton of snowfall out west. We get a fair amount of snow here in Northern Michigan but dearly lack the terrain features to really enjoy alpine skiing. So we’re packing up and heading to Salt Lake City, Utah to make […]
Douchebags Accessories | Essentials for the discriminating traveler
Ok, let’s get the name Douchebags out of the way early. I chuckle every time I say it and apparently every time I type it too. It’s a funny name and I guarantee you’ll never forget it. So I’d call it marketing genius and nothing else. I was fortunate enough to get a sample of […]
DEUTER TRANSIT 40 | Overhead travel luggage perfection
I’m a traveler, adventurist and part-time explorer. Well, at least that’s how I see myself. Whether traveling to foreign countries or domestically, having the proper luggage remains a key factor. Unfortunately, there is no “one-size-fits-all” luggage. Because of this, the storage area under my stairs is chalked full of various sized bags for different missions. […]
SCARPA Margarita | Worthy of the mountains, designed for the streets
My affinity for SCARPA shoes is evident when you peer into my closet. For over a decade, I’ve been using their shoes for everything from Overland adventure to roofing. Yes, as a contractor, I use the Crux when working atop walls and roofs. Although I’m not a rock climber per se, the style of the […]
Small Business Saturday | Shopping local
Is anyone else tired of all the Black Friday advertising? Does our demographic even participate in the mayhem that big retail giants have created? Watching the news stories of frantic shoppers, fights over toys and mob scenes makes me think we’ve lost sight of the holidays all together. This is not what Christmas shopping is […]
Hestra Gloves | From Lumberjacks to Skiers
Hestra Located in the uplands of the Swedish province of Småland, Martin Magnusson and his family settled and began making gloves in 1936. Magnusson began by making gloves for the local lumberjacks in his workshop. It soon evolved into skiing gloves and now over 80 years later, Hestra is in 25 countries selling over 400 […]
Streamlight ProTrac Rail Mount HL-X Laser
Streamlight has always been a big name in illumination. The Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X Weapon Light is at the top. It is a unique gun-mounted tactical light, that offers a combination of features that helps it stand out among the best. Streamlight has integrated an aiming laser with the white C4 LED illuminator that […]
GrovTec Balances the Hunt and Lends a Hand
American manufacturer GrovTec has released a new option for minimalist hunters looking for a better way to carry their gun. By combining the features of a traditional Y-harness load-bearing system and sling, the Molle Padded BalancePoint Sling w/ Push Button Swivels permits the hands-free carrying of both rifle and small accessories. Ranchers, property owners, and cross-country […]
Hydro Flask Journey Series 10l hydration pack
When it comes to staying hydrated while doing physical activity that requires you to be hands-free the Hydro Flask Journey Series 10L hydration pack has your back. After running with a water bottle in hand for way too long I decided to give this pack a shot for my hydration needs on the trail. It […]
A classic military style folding knife from Zero Tolerance | ZT0223
When Zero Tolerance showed me their upcoming knife offerings at SHOT Show, the Tim Galyean designed ZT0223 jumped off the page at me. It oozed with the classic lines of past military style knives. In fact, the knife didn’t even look like a folder at first glance. Partly because of the handles semi closed back […]
Warne Launches 40mm Mountain Tech Rings
Warne Scope Mounts is pleased to announce a new 40mm Mountain Tech ring set designed for the popular Swarovski dS scope. Machined from billet 7075 T6 aluminum, the ring set incorporates the popular, patented Mountain Tech design. “We have worked closely with Swarovski to develop a ring set that is lightweight, strong and the optimal […]
HERE AM I, SEND ME | Honoring the life of 2/75th Ranger SFC Domeij
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, one of YouTube’s most popular filmmakers, Devin Super Tramp, traveled to Normandy with a team of Special Forces soldiers, veterans and Gold Star Mother Scoti Domeij, to document as they jumped from a WWII aircraft to honor the life of Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer Domeij. Domeij was the most deployed […]