Gear Reviews

Gear Review: Spartan Armor, Banshee Plate Carrier

Body armor has become a hot item in the last few years. There are huge numbers of manufacturers producing a variety of items, and it can be very confusing trying to decide what type best suits you. Luckily, I’ve just tested a great set up for anyone. Keep reading to see our thoughts on body […]

Master Engraver Can Bring Your Idea to Life

Pedro Villarrubia embellishes fixed blades and folding knives with his sought-after engravings. The artisan says a hand engraved knife brings something unique even to high-end custom blades. Villarrubia’s engravings have appeared on knives from Michael Zieba, Mick Strider, and many others. His work gets auctioned at exclusive shows like the Tactical Knife Invitational, and through luxury […]

Gerber Edict folding knife (Green)

Gerber has released the evolution to their successful Edict knife, which featured a tanto blade and black ceramic coating to minimize reflective surfaces. The Edict was marketed for soldiers and first responders. The new Edict is designed for the role of everyday carry, and it fills that role nicely. This version of the Edict is […]

Prepping 101 | The Medical Bucket and M3 Medic Bag

Prepping 101: Threat Assessment and Your Secure Site

In this scenario, we will cover the “bug-in” element of our plan. Safety and security will be our first priority after an incident. We are assuming you survived the initial event and your “physiological needs” (breathing, food, water, etc.) are being fulfilled with preparations made prior to an incident. (Refer to this article for information on […]

Meal Kit Supply | An Army And It’s Stomach

MRE’s are the pinnacle of “ready when you are” grub for the door kicker on the move. After decades of refinement, we’re finally at a place where the food in the brown bag rivals that of what you’d find in a chow hall (Maybe not an Air Force chow hall, but the rest of ’em […]

Smoke TS1 Signals More to Come from Boos Blades

Will Boos of Boos Blades is setting the course for his young company’s future with the Smoke TS1. He tells us his slender front flipper exemplifies the new Boos Blades business model and is a sign of more to come. When Boos introduced the Smoke TS1 in August, the first batch sold out within 48 hours, and pre-orders for […]

Long-Haul Flight Survival Guide

Survival is the method of making the best of an arduous or dangerous situation, like flying commercial for extended periods of time. “For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” – LEONARDO DA VINCI How to […]

Watch: Snow Peak Men's Folding Coffee Drip

Black Rifle Coffee Reviews The Snow Peak Men’s Folding Coffee Drip

Watch as Evan from Black Rifle Coffee goes over using the Snow Peak Folding Coffee Drip. This is an easy traditional way of making coffee in the field. Wish I had one of these when I was in the military! Products seen/used in the video review: Snow Peak Folding Coffee Drip Black Rifle Coffee (Beyond […]

Take care of your feet; they’re what will carry you through life

Merrell Shoes These Merrell‘s have been all over the world with me. I’ve worn them on sub-zero winter hikes in Colorado, hopping coal trains in Kansas, hitchhiking everywhere from highway 101 in California to mountain highways in Italy. I wore them in the hospital as my daughter was born, on the set of my first film, […]

Voltbike Yukon 750 – Bug Out eBike?

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Voltbike Yukon 750 – BUG-OUT eBike CAN AN ELECTRIC BICYCLE BE PREPPED FOR WHEN SHTF? RYAN HOUTEKAMER, Offgrid If you were to ask us about electric bikes 10 years ago, we likely would’ve just laughed. They looked downright silly, had pitiful range, and cost more than a motorcycle. Fast-forward a […]