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I recently covered some product recommendations for carrying a pistol with mounted reflex sights. The articles focused on holsterswith and without using a mounted flashlight. In this article I am going to focus on my preferred gun belt brand for this setup. Early on when carrying a pistol with reflex sights, I found that a quality holster such as BlackPoint Tactical’s […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 4 We’re going to do a smoker this morning of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches that you can either do at the gym or on the ground and then head back out on the rucking trails. Let’s pump these out as quickly as possible, understanding that there […]
Cody, WY – Custom rifle manufacturer Gunwerks announced today that it will release the GRB bolt rifle action for the first time to the general public. The GRB action is a complete ground-up bolt rifle action with a Remington 700 footprint, compatible with most Remington 700 inletted stocks. The 416 stainless steel body can be […]
CamelBak and I go back a very long ways. When I was 18 someone from CIF handed me one and sent me on my way. From there one we traveled to close to a dozen different countries. On every patrol and in every firefight I was in, it literally had my back. The convenience of […]
Bremont was formed in 2002 by brothers Nick and Giles English. Their first watches appeared on the market in 2007. In the relatively short amount of time since then, Bremont has become one of the premier watch brands for military units across the globe. Initially popularized in part by Bear Grylls who wore a Bremont watch on […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 3 Tuesday is a leg day at the gym. These exercises build strength and explosion in your lower body and you’ll need both in Selection. These will also help your times with both running and carrying a rucksack. Make sure you are hydrating enough during the […]
Photography is a hobby of mine to supplement my outdoor adventures, and although it is impossible to capture all of nature’s grandeur in a photograph, it has definitely made my trips a more invigorating experience. The trouble with most photographers on the trails or in the backcountry is deciding what gear they want to take […]
I’ve never been a fan of gift shopping and I look for any opportunity to make that process easier. My preferred method is to take care of as much as possible in one shot. 5.11 Tactical is a great spot to do that; they offer a wide variety of men’s and women’s clothing, footwear, gear […]
Vacuum insulated drink wear is the latest and greatest fad to go hit the outdoor market. Calling it a fad is a bit much, as it’s not likely to change anytime soon. The Camelbak Forge is from famed hydration pack manufacturer CamelBak. The Forge is a 16-ounce vacuum insulated travel mug designed to add a […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 2 After the rucksack march of Sunday, we go back to the gym with some prep for the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) followed by a 3-mile run. Set the pace for as fast you can and try to better the standard and the time of […]
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