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PROLOGUE If you’re a regular follower on our Instagram feed or our blog in general, there’s a fair chance you’ve seen this backpack on me on more than one occasion. This backpack has served me on all kinds of adventures, both domestic and abroad, on daily commute, school and many recreational outings throughout these years. […]
Marines training in the Arctic region of Norway last year reported that many of the Corps’ standard-issue FILBE pack frames were cracking and breaking because of the intense cold and harsh winter environment. The cold weather-related problems have caught the Corps by surprise and could stall plans to next year issue new ruck frames for […]
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Eyes On: the Dan Wesson Discretion 1911 Mike the Mook One of the most iconic American pistols of all time is the Model 1911A1. Its design has endured for over a century and it’s still serving elite forces in the US military. This 100+ year old design has been produced […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Federal Premium is expanding its American Eagle Varmint & Predator ammo line to include new 90-grain 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel loads. RELATED STORY: 7 Hard-Charging, Versatile AR-Platform Rifles in 6.8 SPC Touted as being highly accurate, consistent and offering reliable performance on target at an affordable price point for varmint hunters, the new 90-grain 6.8 […]
You probably best recognize Leatherman for their full-sized multi-tools. They pack a whole toolbox worth of functions into a a “butterfly” opening design that you can throw into a bag or desk drawer. Their larger size makes them useful for tasks where you need the grip and leverage, but for everyday carry it’s all about […]
The U.S. Army recently tested a pair of new vehicles as part of its multi-domain battle concept at the 2017 Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Dubbed the “Hunter” and “Killer” and built for various types of terrain, these vehicles look like dune buggies, but in reality they’re capable of much more. For example, the Hunter platform would call […]
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – The wait is officially over! Pulsar’s new, highly-anticipated Trail series of thermal riflescopes are now shipping to select dealers in North America! The Pulsar Trail lineup consists of 5 different models: XQ30 (PL76513Q)— 1.6-6.4x magnification, heat detection up to 985 yards XQ38 (PL76501Q)— 2.1-8.4x magnification, heat detection up to 1475 yards XQ50 […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Looking to marry your Aimpoint Micro red-dot sight with a Benelli shotgun? Here’s a solution: the Sync mount from Pennsylvania-based gear maker Scalarworks. RELATED STORY: Benelli M2 Entry Shotgun – A CQB Dominator According to the press release, the Scalarworks Sync enables an Aimpoint Micro to be co-witnessed without obstructing one’s sight […]
Special Operations Command is exploring a new caliber for its semi-automatic sniper rifle needs and upgrading one of its bolt-action sniper rifle systems. Maj. Aron Hauquitz told Military Times Tuesday that SOCOM is in the preliminary stages of exploring a sniper rifle chambered in the 6.5 mm caliber. The two commercially available rounds being evaluated […]
It’s hard to say exactly why hiking is such a popular pastime in the U.S. It could be the accessibility; there are hundreds of major trails and countless marked and unmarked offshoots. It could be that getting started is as easy as putting one foot in front of the other, but challenging treks will keep […]
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