I want fitness in my life but I don’t want exercise to take up too much of my life. So I never hit the gym but I like to maintain a certain physique. For the entirety of my career, I had a rigorous workout routine which meant much of my free time was spent at […]
SureFire Releases Closed Tine 5.56 WARCOMP, SFCT Flash Hiders
Courtesy of Tactical Life SureFire might be best known for its flashlights and weaponlights, but the Fountain Valley, Calif.-based company is certainly no slouch when it comes to flash hiders, as the release of its new closed tine WARCOMP and SFCT flash hiders demonstrates. RELATED STORY: 37 Muzzle Devices for Your AR-Pattern Rifle Built for 5.56 caliber […]
Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #18 Mora Companion
The iconic Mora Companion works so well and costs so little that it has become practically ubiquitous among campers, outdoorsmen, craftsman, and anyone looking for a simple, comfortable, and capable fixed blade. Today, Mora embraces modern steels and manufacturing processes, but their no-fuss approach to knife making is still rooted in centuries-long Swedish tradition. To honor the occasion […]
Salomon Forces Speed Assault Shoes: More Durable Than Your Grandfather’s Speedcross
The Salomon Forces line was introduced in early 2016 to offer footwear geared towards the Military and Law Enforcement, but still ensure accessibility to civilians and those desiring a less than flashy look. For instance, take the popular Speedcross 3. On the outdoor footwear side, the colorways can be quite bright and even in their more subdued black […]
Daniel Defense Unveils Highly Anticipated 3D-Printed DD WAVE Suppressor
Courtesy of Tactical Life Daniel Defense is officially entering the standalone suppressor market with the DD WAVE. First publicly unveiled at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta this past April, this 7.62mm suppressor boasts an innovative 3D printed construction, as well as an overlapping baffle design. It’s available in quick-detach or direct thread versions. RELATED […]
The Art of Always Having a Trick up Your Sleeve
The art of always having a trick up your sleeve isn’t about attempting to be prepared for every specific and or possible situation… “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win“. – SUN TZU After I published ‘6 Methods of Thinking Like […]
Benchmade Introduces Ultralight 535 Bugout Knife
Less than 3 months after introducing the Proper, the company’s first slip joint knife, Benchmade is continuing to fill holes in their line-up. This time they’re introducing an astonishingly lightweight Axis folder called the 535 Bugout. The new knife will take center stage at the opening of the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, Utah later this morning. […]
DANNER Introduces Lightweight, Warm-Weather Hiker For Spring 2018
Portland, Ore. – Inspired by the Grand Canyon’s South Rim trail, Danner introduces the South Rim 600 for Spring 2018 – one of the brand’s most breathable and lightest weight hikers to date. Borrowing the ultra-cushioning Vibram® SPE midsole and Vibram® Fuga outsole with Megagrip from the highly-acclaimed Mountain 600 hiking boot, the South Rim 600 […]
Inland’s Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History
Courtesy of Tactical Life Among the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops […]
More on the SIG MCX Virtus
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear The SIG MCX Virtus, released a little earlier this month, is SIG’s “free gun of the month.” You still have a few days to get in on the drawing, which you can do online here on the SIG SAUER promotion page. The specific version up for grabs is their Virtus Patrol. Here’s […]