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Clint Emerson and his Book 100 Deadly Skills is a must-read for anyone who has an even passing interest in fieldcraft should read. It provides 100 Deadly Skills in an easy to digest format that provides vivids illustrations combined with easy to read and remember instructions. Crate Club has partnered with Clint before, but in my opinion, the Deadly […]
An odd item I received in Crate Club was the Easy Eyes Magnifier and it struck me as an odd item. However, I did quickly realize why it was added to the Crate Club. In a club where knives, fire starters, flashlights and more are the norm it was very odd to see. The box […]
If you are a Digital Nomad, or a frequent flyer, or someone who just eats breakfast with their kid at school you’ll likely find yourself disarmed at some point. Metal detectors, pat-downs and more prevent you from carrying a gun, a knife, or even a multi-tool. In this regard, we have to start looking at […]
A watch is a great way to finish off your look. Not only can watches be a lifesaver to those in the military, but they are a staple in a gentleman’s daily carry and wear. I own both the Auto Pilot and Valor from NFW and they are nothing short of rugged, dependable and bad-ass, which is why we chose them […]
I have carried a pen every day (EDC) for many years. It was a small Space Pen for a good long time but the clip slides off and I lost at least 2 of them. Then just a simple hard plastic Bic pen that I put a strip of ACU duct tape around (just for […]
A key point to highlight with our everyday carry leather tray and others is the preparedness mindset. This leather tray is a visual reminder every day to be prepared and vigilant. Just as the military stages their gear for operations, we as civilians need to have our daily gear staged so that we’re prepared and ready each […]
The Benchmade SOCP changed the knife realm a bit. It wasn’t a huge influence on the tactical world overall but created a completely new genre of tactical knives. The close quarter’s tool was developed as the last line of defense for extremely close quarters combat. It’s made to be used when grappling on the ground when fighting over […]
When it comes to successful gear in the medical world its hard to beat North American Rescue. When Crate Club wanted to develop and send out a medical kit we knew there was only one company worth teaming up with. North American Rescue makes some of the best medical gear on the market, from pouches […]
A recent road trip from Michigan to North Carolina put us right in the path of the new Crate Club distribution center in Kentucky. Only three minutes out of our way, we decided to pop in and see how things were going. Responsible for both Crate Club and Cuna Dog subscription boxes, GSD Logistics has […]
It’s that time of the month again and Crate Club boxes are arriving all over the country. Just in time for Christmas too. Here is a quick unboxing video of the December Pro Crate (PRO18.12). In keeping with the ongoing EDC and Preparedness theme, this crate has a few key medical supplies to start a […]