MacGyver was the super agent who could solve complex problems with the basic materials he had at hand. So, how would he get a good workout if he had little to NO equipment? Olympic Coach Jim Schmidt used to show us some of the best videos ever. Stuff he’d taken himself or stuff he acquired […]
Deep Cover Blades: Bravo Company’s LowVz Knives
Knives are just as important for everyday carry as guns and flashlights. To this end, Bravo Company is now offering LowVz knives from Colonel Blades — unconventional knives that are designed to be extremely effective yet low profile. The LowVz features a 2.75-inch blade made of N690Co steel for great edge retention and a 3-inch, […]
GREENBELLY ENERGY BARS
Greenbelly founder Chris Cage decided to create a meal replacement bar after hiking 20 miles a day on the Appalachian Trail. He wanted to create an easy, nutritious and lightweight, no-cook meal after becoming frustrated with the lack of options for meals on-the-go. He thought they should be preservative free and tasty. According to Chris: […]
BENCHMADE 808 LONG TERM REVIEW
When I choose a knife to carry each day, the choice depends on what type of knife interests me the most at that time. Sometimes I prefer to carry a light, thin, relatively small knife, and other times I want a bigger, heavier knife. Most of the time, I’ll choose one knife that catches my […]
WARRIOR ASSAULT SYSTEMS COVERT PLATE CARRIER FROM CHASE TACTICAL
Years ago I had to purchase a carrier for concealable body armor. The carrier which originally came with the armor wore out at rub spots along the edge, after a little over a year of use. As disappointing as that was for a good armor product, the $90 price tag for a new carrier was […]
The Lakedaemon
A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Evangelos Tsagkouros of Krypteia Kniveslocated in Iceland. This company has been quietly making big waves here in the United States with their unique fixed blade knife designs. As a fan of these blades, I suggested to Evangelos, we should work together for a […]
WARRIOR OR SURVIVALIST
Let’s look for a moment at the warrior mindset and basic survival instinct. Is it enough for a modern day warrior to be concerned solely with individual and unit survivability? Traditionally warriors have focused on martial skills that would allow them to win the fight and survive in battle. Today I hear a lot of […]
FOOD AS FUEL | GETTING LEAN WITH THE RIGHT MACRONUTRIENTS
mac·ro·nu·tri·ent ˌmakrōˈn(y)o͞otrēənt/ noun BIOLOGY plural noun: macronutrients a substance required in relatively large amounts by living organisms, in particular. a type of food (e.g., fat, protein, carbohydrate) required in large amounts in the human diet. a chemical element (e.g., potassium, magnesium, calcium) required in large amounts for plant growth and development. ARE YOU DYING DURING […]
STAN CHEN 1911 MAGWELL
“Good shit”, no matter what it is, comes at a price. Nice clothes, nice cars, and beautiful women will all cost you (ugly ones too), and often times more than you anticipated. Upper echelon gun related anything, never comes cheap but for whatever reason we are continually compelled to chase it down. Stan Chen creates […]
THE ADVENTURE MATE | THE TOOL
In a world of multi-tools, few actually stand the test of being used multiple times. When stamped plastic and clichés take priority over quality and focused design, the results are obvious. You may save a few bucks, but you will be likely buying a new one soon enough. The Tool – by Adventure Mate, is […]