Have you ever wondered what those Special Operations soldiers are seeing through those high-speed night vision devices attached to their helmets? Since the entry price into a decent pair of night vision goggles is around $6000+, most people won’t ever know. Until recently. SiOnyx, has been using digital imaging with enhanced low light sensors to […]
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Olight PL Turbo Valkyrie Weapon Light | First Look
In today’s world having an illumination source on your handguns is almost a standard feature. The problem is, with so many choices on the market, how do you find something affordable that works well and is well built? Look no further than our featured light the OLight PL Turbo, and its 800 lumens of illuminating […]
Adventure PrimaLoft® Jacket from 5.11 | Insulated for Adventure
5.11 has built its reputation on technical and tactical gear and clothing for any purpose and climate. In October, 5.11 released a new technical clothing line in partnership with PrimaLoft® Insulation. The Adventure Jacket is the men’s jacket entry into this new technical line and lives up to the “Always Be Ready” motto from 5.11. […]
Upgrading the Jeep JK | KC 7″ Gravity LED Headlights & Fog lights
KC 7″ Gravity LED Headlights After spending a week in Ouray, Colorado this summer and renting a Jeep, we ended up catching the Jeep bug. And immediately started looking into Jeep ownership. Once home, a brief online search revealed several used options nearby to choose from. A couple of test drives later and we opted […]
Dark Energy Spectre Solar Panel | First Look
In today’s modern world, having an alternate way to power your electronic devices is becoming more of a necessity rather than a luxury. Some of the problems with solar panels the last few years have been portability and durability. That was until Dark Energy released our featured piece of gear, the Dark Energy Spectre Solar […]
Riton Optics End of Year Buy One Get One Sale
“Riton has an unwavering passion for offering high quality optics at competitive prices and matched by incredible service.”~ ritonoptics.com Right now through December 31st, Riton Optics is running a great BOGO Sale. For this festive season Riton Optics has an incredible BOGO (Buy One Get One) deal for its customers. Buy a 2023 Optic between […]
5 Best Zero Tolerance EDC Knives
There are a lot of fantastic EDC folding knives out there and I figured it’s time I narrowed down my list a bit. I’ve tested and carried knives from all the reputable manufacturers but I find examples from Zero Tolerance in my pockets more often than others. Their commitment to quality craftsmanship and materials are […]
Sterling Pacific 35L Cabin Travel Case | Long Term Review
For those travelers out there, finding the perfect carry-on luggage is no small task. I’ve been sent several different types of luggage to test and review over the years and I have my favorites. One of them is a high end piece from Sterling Pacific, the 35L Cabin Travel Case. It is also by far, […]
Dylan Reversible Shirt Jacket from 5.11 Tactical
A shirt jacket balances between a jacket for cooler weather and a casual Friday shirt at the office. This year, 5.11 introduced the Dylan Reversible Shirt Jacket in partnership with PrimaLoft® Insulation. The Dylan also stands out from other shirt jackets because it’s reversible, allowing owners to quickly change their jacket’s appearance. “The Dylan Reversible […]
DMOS Stealth XL Shovel | Digging out from the winter blues
DMOS is an acronym for “Do My Own Shit”. Or Stunts, Shoveling or maybe even Stuff. It matters not what your “S” stands for. What matters, is that the Stealth XL Shovel, along with all the products from the DMOS Collective, will not let you down in a pinch. Most snow shovels have become nothing more than […]
The Versatile CHARLIE 25 Pack from Remote Equipment
Having a backpack that can adapt to different environments helps manage responding to adventures with ease. Remote Equipment is a company on a mission to work with unique materials to make a pack for those adventures. With a pack like the CHARLIE 25, owners can go from being an urban commuter to an outdoor explorer […]
Swampfox Kraken REVIEW
When it comes to the red dot optics market, we’ve recently noticed a push towards closed emitter-style red dots. Most of them are expensive and on backorder, but luckily we received one optic that isn’t sold out or on backorder. And are happy to bring you this first look at the Swampfox Kraken. Swampfox Kraken […]
Atlas HeatTouch Gloves from Seirus | No more frozen fingers
As freezing temperatures consume the US, I thought I’d share my recent experience with a new piece of kit I was introduced to. The Atlas HeatTouch Glove from Seirus. Seirus was co-founded by Joe Edwards and Mike Carey, both avid skiers, in the 1970’s. And since then, they’ve been bringing unique products to market. Products […]
COR Surf Island Hopper Travel Backpack
A few months ago I saw an advertisement for the Cor Surf Island Hopper Travel Backpack. Although I wasn’t in the market for a new bag, the advertisement and design really caught my eye. So I ended up ordering one. Over the past two years, most of my travel consisted of short getaways. Mostly road […]