The PT28 Oathkeeper Is A Military-Law Enforcement Tool With Personal Self Defense Uses It always pays to reserve judgment on things until you have all the facts. When a representative at Brinyte reached out and asked us to look at a flashlight they were offering I confess I wasn’t too excited about it. I mean, […]
Camping Gear
VSSL Gear – A VeSSeL for Your Camping and Survival Essentials
Being outdoors is awesome. Nature is purely amazing, and it never gets old. Except when Mother Nature is pissed, like with a hurricane, earthquakes, huge fires, or something like that. Other than that, it’s always incredible and awe-inspiring. Hopefully, one good thing to have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, is that people were able […]
Chow Down With Readywise Adventure Meals and a 15-Year Shelf Life
There is an old saying that an army marches on its stomach. It’s attributed variously to Napoleon or Fredrick the Great, but neither said those exact words in that exact way. Nevertheless, it’s true. Hunger will immobilize an army. This is why the toughest military training programs always involve food deprivation, to harden troops to […]
The MSR Pocket Rocket | Your little camp dragon
Everyone has their preference when it comes to camp cooking. Some are completely kosher with an MRE; freeze dried food or some sort of protein and granola bars. Others take solace in the process of making a good, warm meal on the trail, out in the wild enjoying Mother Nature. There’s something to be said […]
Nordic Pocket Saw: The bigger they are, The harder they fall
As an avid outdoorsman, it’s very rare that I find myself unprepared when I venture out into the wilderness. I always make sure to take the essentials, be it a medical kit, proper clothing, or fire starting materials. After using the Nordic Pocket Saw, I came to recognize one area in which I’ve been unprepared. By using […]
Summer is almost here! Pick a Hammock for your next Adventure
Hammocks are a great option for the backpacker, minimalist, or backyard lounger. Check out our favorite models and gear up for your next adventure.
The Brush Demon Machete: Eat the Jungle
Florida often invokes a specific image, Disney Land, beaches, sun and fun style living. Which is all true, but doesn’t represent the entirety of Florida, just the places people want to go. Not many people want to cruise over to Northwest Florida, the land of sun, mosquitoes, and what feels like a tropical rainforest at […]
Who doesn’t hate mosquitoes? Save your summer with the Thermacell MR150
Mosquitoes can be a terror that make what should be an enjoyable experience quite miserable instead. Sprays work, but they can be messy and wear off in wet – or sweaty – conditions. If you’re hunting, scented sprays and repellents have the chance of blowing your cover. Open flame repellents are okay as long as […]
Streamlight PolyTac X Flashlight: Worth going in your go-bag
If you were to ask me what brand I recommend for tactical flashlights, I would tell you without hesitation, Streamlight. Streamlight offers a wide range of practical products at a reasonable price. They do their job, and they do it well. My trusted flashlight for my EDC bag is my Streamlight ProTac HL-X (you can […]
Scrubba Washbag: Keep your clothes clean in the field
The Scrubba Tactical Washbag is a nice little design intending to keep your bags a little lighter by offering you the option of cleaning clothes easily and effectively.  While I posted my initial impressions here, I’ve now had the opportunity to air my dirty laundry a bit. To recap, the Scrubba is a polyether bag with […]