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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, the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The MTM Watches Gray Patriot is a chronograph watch, meaning it contains sub-dials on the face of the watch. I’ve owned chronograph watches in the past and generally have not had much luck with them or they just didn’t grow on me. I generally prefer simplicity, but I went out on a limb to try […]
What happens when you cross 130 year old knife American manufacturer Case Knives, with Winkler knives and SGM Kyle Lamb? You end up with the latest edition of the American Heros Knife Series. The Case X Winkler Kyle Lamb Hunter. That’s a bit of a mouthful but each collaborator involved in this unique hunting knife […]
The Vietnam era jungle boots I was issued while serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment in the 90’s were so terrible compared to the offerings today. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t just a bit jealous. The LPC (Leather Personal Carrier) is the Infantry’s primary mode of transportation. Also known as the boot. […]
Able Carry is a young brand that is quickly moving up my list of favorite backpack manufacturers. Their backpacks are very well made with high quality materials and stitching. And their pocket layout makes more sense to me than some competitors. The sleek low-profile appearance that Able Carry incorporates across the line seem to blend […]
The Waterproof Outdoor Sling Bag, SLB01, is a 2-in-1 proof bag ideal for aquatics and outdoor activities. It is ultracompact and lightweight. With the capacity of 1 L, this waterproof bag is the perfect size for storing smart phones, earbuds, keys, maps, and really anything else you may not want to get wet during your […]
One thing I never pack when traveling to the islands or anywhere warm for that matter is a beach towel. The conventional terry cloth beach towels are pretty bulky when folded up and are a “no-go” when we’re traveling light. My wife and I typically bring a roller carry-on and towels never make the cut. […]
We use personal headlamps all the time while camping, hunting, fishing or traveling overland. So I was excited when asked to try out a new design from Knog. The Bilby isn’t like any headlamp I’ve ever used and I wasn’t sure about the design when I first opened the box. But after fiddling with it […]