MountainSmith has been making some of the best outdoor gear for quite some time. I’m no stranger to their tents and have used them on numerous occasions. What excited me is when I was asked to review their Borealis camera bag. I’ve been doing photography for years and have never really settled on just one […]
Spyderco and Ackerman knives have a baby- It’s not ugly either
As avid of a knife fan as I am, I still feel like I need to justify the purpose and intent of each one I own. Fixed blade knives have a wide range of uses. From skinning a deer, filleting a fish or self-defense; these primitive weapons still find a special place in our heart, […]
Gerber’s CUSTOMFIT+DS pouch can’t replace your pockets
The Gerber brand has been around for years, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone that doesn’t know the name as soon as it rolls off the tongue. For over a decade I have seen their knives in the PX/BX, various hunting, and camping stores and even in diplomatic shops for embassy workers overseas. They’re […]
Does the Streamlight TLR-2 replace the Veteran X-300?
Dangerous threats come at all hours of the day, and we can’t plan on having enough light in a time of need to be able to drop the son of a bitch intending you and your family harm. I’m a firm believer in having a weapon mounted light nearby for when the sun goes down […]
PDW and Gareth Bull: Custom Miura framelock
When the topic of pocket knives comes up, there is a polarizing difference in how much a man is willing to pay for the small piece of steel that’s about to occupy his pocket. I’ve talked to people that only want to pay a hundred dollars or so, and I’ve seen knives go for three […]
Hex Brand Regiment Patrol Pack
We’ve all had a million different packs over the years; at least I have. From a JanSport to the most expensive Kifaru, I’ve owned them all. Very rarely do they impress me anymore, but when I was approached to take a good look at the Hex Brand Regiment Patrol Backpack, I was very intrigued. The […]
The Solo Jacket by Prometheus Design Werx
Prometheus Design Werx, also called PDW, is no stranger to producing amazing outdoor gear and apparel. Founded by Patrick Ma, the founder of Triple Aught Design, Patrick has a long history designing and producing some of the most highly favored apparel and equipment used by professionals all across the world. Based in San Francisco, PDW […]
RESCO Instruments brings back a classic timepiece
RESCO Instruments Hooper Diver Back in the summer of 1975, a movie was about to be introduced that would change the tide of people’s psyche forever. A young Steven Spielberg released the film JAWS across 450 screens and defined the term ‘Summer Blockbuster’. The movie was an instant classic and created a widespread fear of […]
Preparedness tips for traveling into a slightly shady country
Tip #1 – When staying in a slightly shady country, try to get a spot closest to the U.S. Embassy. As soon as you arrive, write down the address and phone number to the place you stay and the U.S. Embassy. Then, from your location, walk to the embassy and only write down the turns […]