Every company wants to make a splash during SHOT Show. 5.11 really knocked it out of the park this year, not only debuting some excellent looking new products, but also hosting a media event where we got to meet some of the product designers and hear their thought process on design features. One such impressive […]
Gear Reviews
ASP T60 Baton: Simple and Robust
The ASP T60 baton is the ultimate tactical duty item I have used on patrol. The ASP T60 Batonhas great durability and strength and when the baton is extended it is ideal for window breaks, jabs, and strikes. The ASP T60 can also be extended by pulling the tip with your hand, unlike the older models. The […]
Different combat pants compared
In the following video, I take a moment to discuss some of the more popular combat pants designs in use. Taken into consideration is fire retardant properties, knee design, the strength of the material, and weak points based on my experiences. There were designs that were left out for the sake of time but the following are […]
Lifesaver: Army tests new body armor in search of lightness and better protection for soldiers
An Army infantryman moves toward a mock enemy trench during a live-fire exercise at Fort Hood, Texas, February 9, 2019. (Department of Defense) The Army is edging closer to fielding its updated body protection system. The Soldier Protection System (SPS) has been in the works for years, and it promises to better protect soldiers. The best way […]
Prometheus Design Werx | Bougie chopsticks sure to wow
Well known for their fine craftsmanship and incredible designs, Prometheus Design Werx is a fan of the camp kitchen culture. Everyone loves a good meal around the fire, talking to friends and sipping up the entirety of your dinner from a single bowl. But being the classy people that they are, PDW created the most […]
Merell’s Famous Moabs: A Go Anywhere Option?
It’s odd how you learn about companies and how that forms an opinion on the company itself. I first heard of Merells in reference to expensive boots for women. In Florida, we don’t wear winter boots often and it seems as soon it dips below 60 the women of Florida switch to their fanciest winter […]
Watch “Big Mountain Heroes”, Healing Veterans Holistically
We all know or are ourselves in various stages of a love/hate relationship with the Veterans Administration. And most of us know that the vast majority of the VA is staffed with dedicated doctors that truly want to help our veterans. But that like any huge bureaucracy, that help is often caught up in an […]
Gerber Gator Clip Point Folding Knife: Field tested in the Marine Corps
The Gerber Gator Clip Point folding knife with serrations was my first real field knife. I purchased it at the PX on base at Camp Lejeune when I needed a folding knife for the field. We were getting ready to leave on a training deployment to Northern California for Mountain Warfare Training for a month. […]
Camp kitchen duties just got a lot more fun | PDW Field Kitchen Knife Set
The SPD Field Kitchen Knife Set is a portable kitchen cutlery set ideally suited for those who take pride in food prep in the field. This handcrafted set includes a 6″ chef’s knife, 4″ paring, and a self-contained carry case which folds out as a cutting board The knife handles and carry case-cutting board feature […]
MSR Lightning Explore Snowshoe | Winter exploration at its best
Between the Polar Vortex and record amounts of snowfall in February alone, Northern Michigan has become a winter wonderland. Last week, over three feet of light fluffy snow has accumulated and begs to be played in. Fortunately, MSR was kind enough to send out a couple of pairs of their Lightning Explore Snowshoes to help […]