The Hydro Recon is a new neoprene surf boot and has been in the works for a while and now it’s out! Spotter Up will give you a complete review. From drawing board to the customer it’s finally here. You can order them online. Booties are excellent for protecting the soles of your feet but will also […]
LiNQ’d & Loaded: Testing the Crimson Trace LiNQ Laser & Light
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Crimson Trace is known for its instinctively activated laser-aiming devices. As soon as you grip your firearm, the laser activates. And last year the company unveiled its new LiNQ light/laser system for AR-style rifles. Like its predecessors, the Crimson Trace LiNQ system has instinctive activation, but the big difference is that there […]
Legendary tracker returns to teach combat hunter instructors
Combat Hunter instructors attended a week-long tracking course from industry legend David Scott-Donelan and his team with The Scott-Donelan Tracking School, aboard Camp Geiger and Camp Lejeune Military Reservation, Aug. 25 through 29. The course helped cement various tracking skills and techniques to further the ability of the instructors to teach Marines skills needed to […]
Spyderco Reintroduces Manix Back Lock at Amsterdam Meet 2017
Spydercollector‘s recap of Amsterdam Meet 2017 is well underway and leading news coming out of the event is a Manix line-extension, a small budget folder, and an update to the Serge Pachenko Dog Tag Folder. The annual Amsterdam Meet is where Spyderco introduces new models and prototype designs to hardcore European Spyderco fans. Some of the knives are slated for full production by […]
How Can You Justify To See Or Not To See? NVGS
NVGs: Can you justify it? You’ve seen them around. You’ve seen the infamous “green-eyed” image. Then you ask yourself: Is night vision for my weapon (or any other related task) a realistic expense for me? Honest answer, only you know. Night vision on a defensive weapon system is completely subjective. For the average prepper this […]
Affliction & Emerson Knives Freedom Defender Flipper
I am pleased to announce the special Freedom Defender collaboration with Hall of Fame UFC Fighter Randy Couture and the Affliction Clothing Company. As many of you know, in 2009 Randy formed a non-profit charity called the Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation to help American Veterans in need. When Randy and his team contacted us to find […]
Gear Revisited: Hill People Gear Connor
The Hill People Gear Connor has been my day hiking pack since I reviewed it late last year. Reference my first impressions post for features and more pictures. Yes, I know I didn’t post a follow-up review on it. The initial post was more detailed than a typical “first look” would be and my view of […]
10 Travel Bags for Your Next Getaway
Whether you’ve been hitting the books hard these last few months at school or putting in work at the office, you’re probably feeling like your next vacation can’t come soon enough. With spring right around the corner, now’s the time to treat yourself to a little break (or at least start planning for one). And […]
UTG Introduces New S4 Stock and Stock Assembly Kit
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) UTG has a solution for those of you who are in the market for a small lightweight AR stock that retains the major features of a full-size collapsible: the S4 stock. With a weight of just 7.2 ounces, a height of 4.75 inches and an overall length of 4.28 inches, the […]
That’s What She Said: LSD – Long Slow Distance
I’ve always enjoyed cardio based training. For the last 20 years I’ve tried to stay active at least a few times a week. When I worked retail or at an office I ran on my lunch hour or used the analog stairmasters conveniently located at the ends of hallways. Recently I joined a gym and […]