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Spyderco Knives is one of my top picks for everyday carry knives. They meet the criteria I look for when purchasing knives for everyday carry and they are extremely pleasant to work with. As I said in my review of the Delica 4, They are a surprisingly smaller shop (right around 100 employees) and cater […]
As you know there are a ton of choices out there when shopping for new EDC bags or to upgrade an existing bags you may already own. We have the advantage of testing and evaluating a lot of these bags, so we have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn’t. I asked […]
Watch as John ‘Shrek’ McPhee explains how to position your firearms within a vehicle and employ them when needed. He then covers when and how to bail out of your vehicle if you need to break contact to seek better cover. He offers accurate real work experience from his deployments in both Iraq and A-Stan […]
I’ve used Gerber Gear knives and tools since the early 90’s when I was active duty in the Marine Corps. One of the best knives I used during that time period was the Gerber Gator series of folding knives. That Gator Grip was something else. When they released their Machete with the Gator Grip I […]
Mothers Day is coming up on us fast and finding a ‘practical’ gift can sometimes be a challenge, especially for us guys. Instead of buying flowers or a plant that will eventually die (they do in my house), why not get her a gift that can be used on a regular basis that reminds her […]
The Havoc 30 by 5.11 Tactical has the makings of a great go-bag. The Havoc 30 backpack sports a streamlined profile allowing you to move quickly and navigate obstacles without impeding your movement. Other than the outer stash pocket, there are no bulky pockets hanging off the outside keeping with the streamlined minimalistic approach. I’ve […]
I remember wearing a watch band compass during my Marine Combat Training back in the 90’s. As an infantryman it was necessary to always be aware of your location, direction of travel and reverse azimuth to find your way back. Our platoon Gunny gave us a quick down and dirty training session on using our […]
If you have been shooting for any period of time you have probably gone through a few different range bags before settling on one. Me personally, I have two different range bag setups. I have one for when I travel for firearms training and another for when I go to my local indoor range. This […]
The more time you spend outdoors in the woods honing your skills, the more you’ll come to realize the importance of ‘tools’ to make life a little easier. Obviously the more tools you take with you into the woods turns into weight that you have to carry. Me personally, I don’t have an issue carrying […]
The wait is almost over. Just in time for Father’s Day, Morakniv, UCO Gear and The Pathfinder School will unveil their new limited edition collaboration with Dave Canterbury, the Bushcraft Survive & Thrive Kit. Canterbury is a renowned survival expert, founder of The Pathfinder School and New York Times bestselling author of “Bushcraft 101: A […]
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