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While many people don’t even consider hiking alone, some adventurers prefer to hike solo. There are several perks that come with lone hiking. First and foremost, you don’t have to compromise plans to make other people happy. There is an overall greater sense of freedom when hiking alone. Still, those unfamiliar with this idea are […]
When it comes to your EDC knife, size matters. And bigger isn’t always better. A knife that’s too big can be unwieldy to use and carry, not to mention illegal depending on where you live. On the flip side, a knife that’s too small might take more effort for even simple tasks. For a lot […]
Outdoor Edge is growing their tactical knife offerings with the Para-Claw, a small karambit blade concealed in a paracord bracelet. The Para-Claw was designed in conjunction with a professional bounty hunter as a concealable and lightweight backup knife. Outdoor Edge President David Bloch says the origin of the Para-Claw was a homemade tool carried by bounty […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life It seems like at least once a week we see a press release about yet another new “SEAL Team” combat knife designed by a heroic Navy swimmer. Many of these first-time designers give me the impression that reinventing the wheel is more important to them than actually producing a useful tool for […]
What do I mean by Stay in the Shadows? What I’m getting at is to have a system to carry your EDC in a way that doesn’t scream ‘Hey I have a gun and knives on me!’. Carry it all concealed, but be able to access it and react if necessary. The most overlooked accessory […]
Hogue is mostly known for their well-made series of firearms grips. They make grips and stocks for rifles, shotguns, and handguns of all kinds. Hogue is branching off into knives, and they made a big showing at Shot Show 2017. Hogue has dived headfirst into the knife and blade realm in general with tomahawks, fixed blade knives, folders, and […]
Here are 10 awesome Fathers Day gifts for the Father who would rather be camping and backpacking than anything else. Make your dad smile this Fathers Day.
I recently lost my father and have been going through his personal belongings for the past week. He was always one of the most prepared individuals I’ve known ever since I was a little kid. He ALWAYS had a knife or two on him. One of those knives that he always had in addition to […]
Recently a friend of mine called me to ask some advice on gear. Specifically, he was planning a 3 day hike with his two kids (adult aged kids), and wanted to make sure he wasn’t forgetting anything essential. Their hike would entail sleeping out each night, and having to pack everything they were going to […]
The Sierra Block 1 in the Afghan war print certainly turns heads when it comes to packs. It’s certainly not contained to your normal tactical colors of black, FDE, or OD green. The Afghan war print on the Sierra Block 1 litters the pack with grenades, AK 47s, and fighter jets. It doesn’t look like […]
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