Gear Reviews

New Army Jungle Boot Gives ‘Trench Foot’ the Boot

New Army Jungle Wear Gives ‘Trench Foot’ the Boot By C. Todd Lopez, Army News Service / Published March 3, 2017 The standard-issue combat boot that most soldiers wear today — the one most commonly worn in Iraq and Afghanistan — is great for sandy dunes, hot dry weather and asphalt. But it’s proven to […]

Southern Grind Custom Bad Monkey | A serious utility sized knife

Be forewarned this knife is not an EDC blade, but a serious tool to have in your gear. The Southern Grind Custom was built with a drop point black PVD blade and a custom Jade Ghost Green Handle. These knives are made by Zac Brown (Yep, that’s Zac Brown; the Country singer) and are made in […]

Chase Tactical Bump Helmet Review

BUMP helmets are hated by some and loved by others. See why might work for someone not wanting or needing a full ballistic helmet option.

Tanto Knives For EDC: Most Versatile Carry Knife

When I think about an EDC system, I think of a system that is simple and practical. The knife is probably the most common and obvious piece of gear in an EDC system. For me, the Tanto blade is the ruling knife design for most possible uses. There are so many other knife designs to […]

1Tac Paracord Survival Bracelet and Keychain Review

It seems that the past few years have ushered in a resurgence of all things paracord. This is certainly not a complaint, as paracord can be useful in a very wide range of situations. For the hiker or outdoorsman, it is cordage that can be used to build a shelter, keep gear off the ground, […]

The ApostleP Designs Gunny Sidekick with Knife Maintenance in Mind

Rob Bixby, better known as knife sharpener and YouTuber The ApostleP, is making a longtime dream a reality by designing the Gunny Sidekick fixed blade. The Sidekick, which will be produced by Bark River Knives, reflects Bixby’s frustration with maintenance issues that many other knives fail to address. “I had this knife kicking around in […]

MNKF: Kershaw Leek 1660

(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: Kershaw Leek 1660 Dave Merrill Most of the swag at SHOT Show consists of stickers, t-shirts, patches, and hats. Sooo many hats. There are exceptions, of course; one standout for the 2017 SHOT was a customized Kershaw Leek 1660 from Q LLC. The 1660 features […]

Made-in-the-USA Kershaw Launch 7 automatic

With its machined handle and integrated backspacer, the Launch 7 has an industrial look that takes it out of the ordinary—way out of the ordinary. With a long 3.75-inch clip-point blade of CPM 154, the Launch 7 offers a long, lean profile. The steel is the powdered metallurgy version of the popular 154 CM knife […]

Team Wendy EPIC helmet liner | Keeping your most precious cargo safe

Team Wendy EPIC helmet liner: Custom comfort and protection As so many soldiers who took part in the War on Terror know, one of the biggest source of injury is head trauma resulting from being thrown up and down in a vehicle during a mine blast. Add to that hours of foot patrols with helmets […]

Haley Strategic D3CR Chest Rig

Communism was fought across the lands of Midgard. From the forests of Vietnam to the Tropics of Africa. As it happens, in a land called Rhodesia, a piece of the Red Tides equipment was modified by troopers of the SAS. From Rhodesia this kit, a method of storing rifle magazines on the chest, morphed into the chest rigs […]