The Griff Pack is named after an NCO that was killed in Tal Afar, Iraq in 2005. “Griff” was known as being tough, versatile, professional, and always with a trick up his sleeve – which is where the Grey Ghost Gear backpack draws its design cues. This is a subtle looking bag that doesn’t draw unnecessary attention, but it […]
Magpul DAKA Everyday Wallet: Keep the essentials, ditch the rest
I ditched my oversized wallet years ago and have never looked back. At first, I faced the slight panic of letting go of the 2-inch stack of junk I had accumulated in my old wallet, but as time went on I realized I didn’t miss it as much as I thought I would. Slim wallets […]
No going back: Bogs Bedrock waterproof leather work boots and Farm-to-Feet Coronado tactical socks
Everyone loves a good pair of boots and socks. For the last week, I’ve been wearing the Bogs Bedrock 8″ Composite toe men’s waterproof leather work boots. I’ve been wearing them with Coronado tactical boot socks from Farm to Feet. Check out the video review below for a look at one of the most comfortable […]
Gerber Flatiron: The good and bad with this chopper
Gerber is a great company that offers a lot of quality knives at an affordable price. The Gerber Flatiron confuses me a bit though. If you carry a cleaver as your only blade, you’re missing out on a lot of functionality compared to a blade with a point. If you carry one as a secondary […]
Muul RuckBucket: Five gallons of fully loaded freedom
The Muul RuckBucket is truly one of the more unique and versatile packs I’ve ever owned. It is a combination of a backpack and cooler, but with a core feature that sets it apart from similar products — a 5-gallon bucket inside. This provides added durability and protection for the contents of the pack. Contents […]
Aer Gym Duffel 2 review | The gym bag refined
The Aer Gym Duffel 2 is a refined gym bag option for those wanting a more professional look. Features a ventilated main and shoe compartment, padded laptop pocket, and multiple accessory and quick access pockets. If you workout in the morning on your way into work, or during your lunch break, the Aer Gym Duffel 2 […]
Buck Knives’ classic 112 Ranger with a modern twist
Buck Knives took their classic 112 line and breathed some new life into it with their 112 Ranger Pro version. It features a G10 handle and brushed nickel silver bolsters, and has a razor-sharp S30V clip point blade. As the video demonstrates, it comes with an impressive factory edge and is a solid option for […]
Wazoo Cache Belt | Your EDC Loadout Just Got an Upgrade
Wazoo Cache Belt Wazoo Survival Gear puts out some great products and I am particularly excited about their latest one — the Cache Belt. It is available for Preorder now. The following video review examines the belt and some of the gear that can be stored in it. Everyday Essentials Kit The Essentials kit from […]
Marine becomes chew toy for military working dog
Corporal Nick Coffman (USMC) keeping a military working dog’s skills sharp while near the Syrian border in Waleed, Iraq circa 2009. At the remote forward operating base, the Marine dog handler was appreciative of any person willing to put on the cumbersome bite suit under the hot Iraqi summer sun to keep his canine weapon in shape. […]
Loadout Room Photo of the day | USMC EOD likes their libraries to be quiet
The featured photo shows a small portion of the ordnance “library” at 2nd EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The men and women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal units across the military are skilled and valuable resources that are willing and able to put their lives on the line […]