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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD is the next offering in the Magpul bipod line. Able to mount on the Uncle Mike’s® Sling Swivel Stud that’s common to nearly every sporting rifle made, the Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD is the strongest, most fully-featured bipod available with direct sling stud mounting. With its […]
Multi-tools are are an EDC must for many of us. When folded and put away a traditional multi-tool is basically an odd shaped rectangle. If you don’t mind carrying it in a belt pouch, then this typically isn’t an issue. I personally hate things that aren’t guns on my belt, and I can’t carry via […]
For the past two years, Overlanders from all over the United States descend on a remote patch of rock jutting into Lake Superiors stormy waters. That rock is located in Michigans Upper Peninsula and is commonly known as the Keewenaw Peninsula. And the annual get together is the Keewenaw Overland Adventure Retreat or KOAR. This […]
When I pack for an extended trip, I rely heavily on lists. Maybe because I’m a “type A” kinda person and like to be organized. Or maybe because I’ve gone places without some key piece of equipment. Either way, I now live by my ever evolving packing lists. One item that has proven to be […]
Although SOG (Studies and Observations Group) was founded in 1986, it can trace it’s lineage to the Vietnam War. When members of a highly classified special operations unit known as MACV-SOG, carried a unique combat knife into the jungles of Vietnam. This knife inspired a young designer named Spencer Frazer to reproduce the SOG Bowie […]
In 1980, Ron Gregg, a dedicated mountaineer, found himself in trouble on the slopes of Mount McKinley. Due to a poorly designed gaiter, his climbing parter suffered from severe frostbite requiring an immediate airlift to safety. Despite the blown expedition, Rons gears immediately started turning and he began to work on a better solution. The […]
Overland Expo is a biannual gathering of vehicle based travelers and adventurers from all over the world. Twice a year, the journey to Expo West in the spring and Expo East in the fall takes place. Currently residing in Northern Michigan, I made the 12 hour trip Southeast to Infinity Downs in Arrington Virginia, the […]
After attending last years Overland Expo in North Carolina, I couldn’t wait to return. This year, there was a change of venue to Arrington, Virginia and an earlier calendar date. Like most road trips, I tend to map out the more conventional and fastest route from my home in Northern Michigan. This year, I looked […]
Maintaining proficiency with a handgun has been a goal of mine since leaving the 75th Ranger Regiment. Actually, it has been more of a mission than a goal. Complacency is a bad habit that surrounds us in our daily lives which can ultimately kill you. My wife occasionally busts my balls about being on the […]
When it comes to phone cases I am always on the hunt for the best. With my lifestyle, I always need something that is rugged yet sleek. We all know how expensive these smartphones are now a days. Having the protection and security if dropped is huge. The UAG Pathfinder Series iPhone Case did that […]