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Professional Gear Reviews
When it comes to rugged, no-nonsense timepieces built for professionals, ARES Watch Co. has set the bar high. In this review, I’ll be diving deep into the ARES DIVER-1, testing its durability, precision, and real-world performance as a go-anywhere tactical dive watch. Meanwhile, SOFREP’s Managing Editor Guy McCardle will be sharing his thoughts on the […]
When it comes to tactical headgear, HardHeadVeterans (HHV) has positioned itself as a leading manufacturer, offering both bump and ballistic helmets designed for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. As of this year, HHV is also branching out into the safety world, with a rated hard hat made from Kevlar aptly called the Kevy. With so […]
If you spend any time in the field, under the waves, or just want a watch that’s not going to tap out after a hard day’s work, I humbly suggest the Citizen Promaster Dive. This thing is built like a Cold War bomb shelter, over-engineered, tough as nails, and ready to survive anything short of […]
You call that a knife? This is a…alright, we got that inevitable reference out of the way. Honestly though, some knives are just knives, and some feel like an extension of your own will. The Toor Serpent is a sleek, no-BS, get-work-done blade that’s been living on my kit for three years, and I’ve put […]
SHOT Show is always about new items, updated new models and new ways of doing old jobs. This year was no different and while I took the time to see all the new, there were some old favorites that I got to see and hope to show them here in the future. First and foremost, […]
Only the savage, the gear-obsessed, and the unrelentingly honest need apply—this is the LoadoutRoom, not a kindergarten for keyboard commandos.
Another great article from Sean Northrop. MOVIE SLOGANS! Most of Us can remember walking into our local Movie Rental Store, and seeing them everywhere. The posters, the cardboard cutouts, but almost always on the front of each Movie case. Love them, or hate them, they all ultimately served one purpose, to convey a message. Usually […]
Hudson Supplies Corp isn’t just slinging gear—it’s delivering rock-solid, field-tested essentials that law enforcement, tactical teams, and well-prepared citizens can count on when it matters most.
Women are always frustrated buying gifts for men, so here’s an easy button for all you gals out there who are as frustrated as a Navy guy in a strip bar in Thailand the day before payday. SOFREP’s picks for Holiday 2024 that make buying for the man in your life much easier. And guys, […]
Being in the Army while in the field can be difficult at times, with bad weather, inhospitable environments, no phone, no light/power, and no motor car (as the song used to say), among many other things. At least your days are planned for you and with enough activities you can forget some things like laundry. […]
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