I love thick knives. They survive the rigors of the field better than the thinner blades I’ve seen in many “survival” and “utility” knives. I use my knives quite a bit. At a minimum, they are doing 1-2 weeks in the field per month building fires and gutting animals. I’ve seen many knives break in my […]
Gear Reviews
Cross any terrain with Lowa footwear
For years, Lowa has built a reputation as one of the finest boot maker on the market – be it for the hiking enthusiast, alpine professional, or soldier, their product seems to rise to the top of many shopping lists. I recently got a pair of their new Innox GTX Mid from their Task Force military line. The boot […]
Grey Ghost Gear Wanderer messenger bag
I was given the opportunity to review the Grey Ghost Gear Wanderer Messenger Bag on a Trip to Orlando, Florida. My wife and I shared the duties of carrying the bag, mainly because we wanted to give it a true test. And she didn’t want to carry it the whole time while I was carrying nothing. This […]
A quick look at the SOG SEAL Strike fixed blade knife
SOG Specialty Knives & Tool, LLC has been in the business of crafting fine blades and tools for both military and civilian markets since it’s inception in 1986. In 1992, when the SEAL’s held trials for a new knife, the SEAL 2000 from SOG won the contract and remained in production from 1995-2007. The 2nd knife in the SEAL line was […]
Hypothermia, Photography and Iron Dog Snowmobile Race
When the author went to photograph the Iron Dog snowmobile race in Big Lake, Alaska, he got a frighteningly intimate look at the effects of hypothermia.
Patagonia Atom 8 liter sling: The take-it-everywhere classic sling bag
It’s really a difficult process for me to find an everyday carry pack that I feel fits the bill. An EDC bag first and foremost, in my mind, needs to not look the least bit tactical, it should be robust, discreet, and minimalist in design. Well after some thorough research, I came across Patagonia’s Atom 8L sling pack. A small, […]
Photo of the day: Harry Hunt preparing for the next stage of the Dakar Rally
Bremont is a well-known brand in the luxury watch industry. Most of their designs are based on military aviation, adventure racing such as the Dakar Rally and other extreme adventures such as crossing the Arctic Circle. Myself and the Editor-In-Chief of Hurricane Group had the opportunity recently to visit the Bremont Boutique in NYC. Seeing the build […]
The new T.Q. (Thirst Quencher) Hydration EDC Pack from Grey Ghost Gear
Grey Ghost Gear has released a hydration-capable EDC pack, as suitable for the needs of gym-goers, runners, and Crossfitters as it is for professional door kickers. An aesthetically appealing and ruggedly durable solution for EDC and exercise, the T.Q. “Thirst Quencher” Hydration Pack holds a 3L hydration pack in its main compartment, with room left […]
Heavy Cover US GI style titanium canteen mess kit
Anyone who spent more than a day in the military has had the pleasure of dealing with the issued GI bottle and the awfully bad tasting water that comes with it. Never, ever, forget anything else than water in these bottles because your water might taste like shit for weeks to come. During winter if it freezes […]
5.11 Tactical Defender Flex straight pants
There is a time and a place for everything, including the clothes you are wearing. Sometimes you wear a Tuxedo, and sometimes it’s BDUs, and other times its a more casual approach. We often joke about the predictable mall ninja clad in range gear for going to the mall. A lot of us like the […]