Most people out there living an active lifestyle whether that is shooting, hiking, running, or backpacking will not argue the fact about wearing wool socks. I’ve been through a few different brands of wool socks over the years and have my opinions. I have two primary pet peeves when it comes to socks in general. […]
Gear Reviews
ASP P12 Baton
The ASP P12 is the best and most compact (without loss of effectiveness) tactical expandable baton you can get for the money. A pro member recently sought my advice on a singularly most ideal, real-world use self-defense weapon for a civilian in moderately dangerous urban environments. Most Americans would think a gun would be best […]
5 Pro-Tips For Keeping Your Beer Cold While Camping and Hiking
When it comes to camping, many consider drinking to be an integral part of the overall experience. And when you’re in the great outdoors, beer is generally the alcoholic beverage of choice. Sure, it’s easy to bring a case of beer to your campsite if it’s close to your vehicle, but if your campsite is […]
Warrior Wear: 21 New Boots Ready for Your Next Mission
Courtesy of Tactical Life This year has seen a wide variety of new boots introduced to the world. Both major and minor manufacturers from around the world used significant technology improvements both in materials and the manufacturing process to enhance long-trusted designs and create bold new boots that are lighter, stronger and more comfortable than anything […]
TOPS Taps GM for Barong-style machete
After recently releasing Grandpa’s Ax, designed by TOPS Knives CEO Leo Espinoza’s father, the company continues to tap into the minds of those closest to them. This time it’s a barong-inspired machete called the Yacare 10.0, designed by none other than Craig Powell, General Manager at TOPS. The Yacare leverages its unusual dimensions to make it a high-intensity, mid-size […]
Survival Rifle Review: Chiappa’s lightweight and foldable Little Badger
I first came across the Chiappa Little Badger survival rifle in a magazine a few months ago, and distinctly recall thinking to myself, “I’m not sure how useful that would be… but it sure looks cool,” as I kept flipping through the pages. In that brief moment, I told myself that if I came across […]
4 Simple Steps to Living a Self-Reliant Life
It’s no secret that the majority of people in modern American society are living on the top of a house of cards. Many spend their days working and playing in such a way that removes them from the basic facets of survival; food comes from the store, heat comes from the knob on the wall and […]
LALO Shadow Amphibian Boots
The LALO Shadow Amphibian is a grail tactical boot. The finest, most practical and advanced footwear of this kind without going custom. “The Ultimate Special Forces Tactical Boot. The Shadow Amphibian is made for and in conjunction with the Navy SEALs to use while in the air, on land and while swimming. Deserts, mountains, urban areas, […]
GiantMouse Slims Down to Stylish GM3
GiantMouse’s third major release of 2017 is the new GM3, which will be available for purchase tomorrow morning. Designers Jesper Voxnaes and Jens Ansø have put out a knife that represents a significant departure from their previous GiantMouse folders. “The goal was to create a knife in a size that would allow for a more ‘gentlemanly’ carry […]
Exotac nanoSPARK Review
Following a brief and successful Kickstarter campaign, Exotac is ready to release another quality product for the purposes of fire starting on the go. The nanoSPARK is a lightweight and portable tool that is guaranteed to be a must-have item in any EDC or outdoors kit. At only 0.6 ounces, the nanoSPARK uses a low […]