Please read this post if you haven’t already. In discussing an inner tube as a knife mount, I expressed concern that I might just pull the entire knife out — including sheath. One of you recommended cording the sheath to myself (belt loop, big safety pin, whatever) in case it happened. I did this immediately […]
Gear Reviews
GSI Outdoors Mini Expresso | Coffee on the Trail
The Mini Expresso is for those who desire a quality brew on the trail or deployment, but only want to pack a light and affordable product.
Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel
I recently purchased an individual marker panel to carry in my day pack when headed into the woods. I did a little research before making the purchase and discovered just how useful a signal panel, such as the one from Battle Systems, can be for a day in the woods or just out for a […]
Introducing The Dura-Max Coyote
EUSTIS, FL – Expanding on recent improvements to its popular Dura-Max footwear collection, Ridge introduces an all-new boot, the 8” Non-Zip in Coyote Brown, ideal for public safety professionals and the active outdoorsman. For added comfort and freedom of movement, the collars and shafts of the Coyote Dura-Max boots now have more built-in flexibility. Air/Water […]
Knife Maintenance Month: How to Clean Your Blades
Kicking off our Knife Maintenance Month series is the simplest, yet most often overlooked, topic of knife care: cleaning. There are two general schools of thought when it comes to keeping your knives clean. There are those who advocate little more than soap and water, and those that think cleaning means nothing less than scouring […]
UST StrikeForce Fire Starter
The StrikeForce fire starter offers not only a very robust striker and ferro rod, but also a small compartment to store sure-fire tinder.
Microtech Crosshair Combat Knife
I’m not a complicated man when it comes to tools that I want. I want a tool that is built by Americans, that is robust, and that I don’t ever have to worry about breaking or falling short of my expectations. If it does fall short, I want it repaired or replaced. The Microtech Crosshair is that […]
Oakley SI Division Eyewear Impact Testing
Inside the labs at Oakley SI division. Here’s what you need to know about Oakley’s impact testing. Deep inside of Oakley’s lab we learn more about what goes into the testing process of their eyewear. Two Oakley Glasses You Should Own SI Ballistic Crosshair – Function & Fashion SI Ballistic PRIZM – New Shooting Technology
Victorinox Swiss Army Spartan
The Victorinox Swiss Army Spartan could be considered the basic full-length Swiss Army Knife upon which the manufacturer’s other models are based. I don’t find myself needing pliers on a daily basis, so this knife fits the role perfectly as a daily carry tool. It has only the tools that I use on a regular basis and it’s lightweight. The fact that it […]
Muck Boots Pursuit Glory
A comfortable, durable offering from Muck Boots, the Pursuit Glory provides traction, warmth, dryness, and scent blocking.