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Gear Reviews
Super Glue, A band-aid replacement?
I hate band-aids – they’re pesky, get in the way and finding one that allows you to continue complete dexterity while wearing it is next to impossible. They need to be replaced what seems like every 4 or 5 hours, they don’t stay in one place, you can’t get your hands dirty while wearing them. […]
Stanford Outdoor Supply’s B.O.S.S. Survival Kits are basically everything you could need in a bad situation and more
I’ve always had a love and hate relationship with all-in-one kits geared toward survival. One the one hand, I love the convenience of having a curated collection of gear assembled in one place for one easy purchase, but on the other hand, I’m really particular about exactly what it is that I like to carry […]
Vehicle Preparedness: Fast access to essential items | Grey Man Tactical RIP-M
In the quest to outfit my Toyota Tundra for Overland use, countless hours have been spent scouring the interwebz for specific products. Watching reviews (yes, we watch others review products as well) to figure out what works and what doesn’t. The Rigid Insert Panel MOLLE (RIP-M) from Grey Man Tactical is the result of both […]
Gerber Downrange Tomahawk: A simple, effective and dependable breaching tool
When I hear the words tomahawk related to anything tactical I usually think gimmick. However, sometimes I’m wrong. And this time I was very very wrong. I don’t know that tomahawk is the correct word for the Gerber Downrange Tomahawk. It’s a simple, effective and dependable breaching tool suited for a variety of uses in the […]
Hey ladies, Dene Adams has a holster solution for you
SHOT Show 2019 has helped me find a holster solution for the ladies in my life, Dene Adams a company making holsters for the ladies. Men – show this article to your gal. With the right holster, maybe she’ll want to start carrying concealed after all. Founded on a Legacy, Holsters Made for Women Founded […]
Blauer Clash 6″ Waterproof Boot: A Step Ahead
The Blauer Clash 6″ Waterproof Boot is a step ahead of other duty boots with technology in a boot that works, is long lasting, durable, waterproof, breathable, lightweight, and comfortable. When I first received my Blauer Clash duty boots, I was on vacation from work for a few weeks. I was impatient to start wearing […]
IFAK – What do you really need?
Let’s get started with a couple of combat medicine axioms that form the basis of all combat medicine dogma. Combat Medicine Axiom #1 “Sometimes, the best medicine is fire superiority.” Combat Medicine Axiom #2 “Good medicine at the wrong time is bad medicine.” Since the Loadout Room is organized around first line, second line and […]
Disaster Preparedness | Potable Water Storage and Filtration
In the first part of our lesson, we discussed and outlined potential sources for potable water. We also touched on possible environmental concerns we need to be aware of while collecting our water. This installment will cover the selection and use of both water storage solutions and treatment options. Conditions and situations during this time […]
The 5.11 All Missions Plate Carrier: The most modular plate carrier on the market
5.11 Tactical made big waves this year with the introduction of the new Hex Grid system they are using for packs, bags, and plate carriers. Needless to say, the idea of being able to mount gear at a variety of angles spoke to me. Upon seeing the All Missions Plate Carrier I knew I had […]