After a year of revisions and testing, Version 2.0 of Joe Caswell’s Morphing Karambit (MKV2) is finally complete. The MKV2 showcases a different deployment method and a simpler construction that will help Caswell prep the hotly-anticipated design for a production knife future. “Really it’s a complete redesign,” Caswell tells us. “There’s not a single part other than the fasteners that […]
How to Live Out of a Backpack: Compartmentalize
This is a series of posts about ‘how to live out of a backpack’ as a vagabond, minimalist, nomad, expat, traveler or for everyday life as a lifestyle. A walk inside the home of a genius will reveal a chaotically organized mess but inside their briefcase you’ll discover an immaculate system of order. It’s best […]
First Look: Triple Aught Design Azimuth Pack
I just got in the Triple Aught Design Azimuth Pack. I initially purchased the Black/Brindle version but quickly sold it and put in my order for the all black edition along with the Admin Panel 1. The Black/Brindle combo was interesting but I just love all black bags. And, as you can see, it’s a […]
Badass Man Purse: Say Hello to the TAC2 ‘Ultimate Man Bag’ AR Pistol
Courtesy of Tactical Life The new normal is not the junkie in the parking garage with a switchblade—though they still exist. Rather, it’s an organized attack consisting of one or several assailants wielding long arms and backup handguns. In this era of self-rescue, do you really think the subcompact .380 ACP tucked in your pocket […]
Taking the Hit: Is Body Armor Really Worth the Weight and Expense for Civilians?
Courtesy of ITS Tactical Many people find themselves mulling over the idea of purchasing body armor and I’d like to discuss some information that will hopefully help your purchasing decisions. You know, just in case you’re up late at night staring at the computer screen and wondering if you should just bite the bullet. I’ll be discussing […]
Wilcox Tactical Gunslinger Belt
To tell you the truth I do not recall how I was turned onto the Wilcox Gunslinger belt. Perhaps it was Joshua or Aaron who turned me onto Wilcox Tactical. Aaron and Joshua love to shoot and they write articles for Spotter Up. Wilcox Tactical was founded by Army veteran Kyle Wilcox and he’s a […]
Optics Test: Sig Sauer’s WHISKEY5 Riflescopes
Courtesy of Tactical Life I cinched a Sig 2-10x42mm WHISKEY5 scope to a Bergara B-14 Woodsman rifle in .270 Winchester. The scope’s battleship-gray tube and black adjustments are distinctive, classy. Its lighted reticle has nine daytime and two night-vision (infrared) settings interspersed by “off” stops. So the previous brightness setting is always just a click away. Like its 1-5x20mm and […]
Best new coffee products
Courtesy of Black Rifle Coffee In a Coffee Rut? I feel like there are always so many new trends in coffee it can be hard to keep up! But this is why I am here to be your coffee product guru! Sometimes its just time to upgrade to the newest most amazing way to brew […]
Benchmade Introduces Compact and Lightweight Mini Coalition
Benchmade just rolled out another new automatic, the 9750 Mini Coalition. The compact, lightweight blade joins the recently-revealed Rukus II in Benchmade’s Black Class of knives. The Mini Coalition will be the smallest and lightest auto in the current Benchmade lineup. The knife’s S30V drop point blade measures just 2.87 inches. Modest dimensions and an aluminum frame keep […]
The Colt Custom Shop Is Accepting 1911 Work Orders Again
Courtesy of Tactical Life The Colt Custom Shop has announced that it’s once again accepting 1911 custom work orders. RELATED STORY: Colt’s Combat Unit Rail Gun – A Top-of-the-Line 1911 In a press release, the iconic gun maker explained that it took a hiatus from accepting new orders late last year in order to reduce the […]