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When you are looking for something really light and durable, there is one great piece of equipment that should come to your mind: Crye Airlite Plate Carrier. AirLite™ is a material system they developed with one goal in mind; reduced weight. Much of the weight of a traditional armor system isn’t in the armor. The carrier […]
At a quick glance, most plate carriers look the same. And to many, who primarily use them for range use or lighter abuse situations, you may not notice the difference between the untold number of options out there. I have run most types of carriers you can imagine overseas where your choice of product very […]
Say you’re looking to go camping with 8 of your best friends. I know… where is everyone going to sleep? Well your worries are over.t North Faces 2-Meter Dome tent sports a Hermishpered shape design with steep walls to maximize space, two windows and a chimney vent to let out some of that hot moist […]
I recently came across an interesting video about current gear in the Russian FSB Spetsnaz. Hands down these guys always had the newest most advanced gear at their disposal. Times of the “I just need my AK and my sneakers” are gone. Instead we see that at least these guys don’t talk BS that tracked […]
If you’ve ever had to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – especially if that someone is an adventure type – you know that trekking in the snow can be as difficult as looking cool in a speedo. Yes… feels almost impossible. Even with a decent pair of snowshoes trudging through the snow can whoop your butt. […]
I just rolled in from Ethiopia and had this waiting for me. It is a EXFIL LTP™ Lightweight, Tactical, Polymer bump helmet from Wendy’s Helmet. This is very similar to the ones I wore in the teams and what is being used today by many operators. I’ve been talking with Surefire about some of their lighting configurations […]
The Switch is a pocket knife with 12 interchangeable attachments. Interchangeable being the operative word here. You can mix the configuration allowing you to customize your knife to suit your needs. Mix it up I’ve yet to find “the perfect tool”, but the prospect of being able to switch out all of these components has […]
An inexpensive, easy to use, cheap, lighter converting, mini torch that’s just right for a last minute stocking stuffer. For just under $20, and a 50-cent lighter, you no longer need to burn your fingers trying to light your next campfire. Turn your everyday lighter into a wind resistant 2,300 degree torch with this bad […]
Cologne, focus and portable power If you’re deep in the game, on the road, working from multiple locations or always on the move, then you understand the need for portable power. Though I’m not a “writer” I am a person who writes 5 hours a day. Being that I’m designed to be outdoors, or anywhere […]
This just makes my job easy! Actsafe Tactical There are cheaper options out about in the world. Let me know if the team wants me to go find them.
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