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Lightweight and minimalist are how I tend to prefer my gear so I was excited to get then new Celeritas roll top pack for review. I took this pack with me on a trip to Hawaii and it definitely lived up to my expectations. It was very easy to compress down into a very small […]
In 1964, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was formed to carry out unconventional operations. The strategic reconnaissance and clandestine missions were designed to secretly carry the fight to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in order to dissuade them from supporting the Viet Cong insurgency in South Vietnam. The nature […]
When it comes to maintaining your gear in the field, everyone, for the most part, focuses on weapons maintenance. Knives will typically take a back burner to maintenance. Having the ability to keep your blades sharp is a must, especially when out in the field and away from home. I’ve used many different methods, from […]
When it comes to successful gear in the medical world its hard to beat North American Rescue. When Crate Club wanted to develop and send out a medical kit we knew there was only one company worth teaming up with. North American Rescue makes some of the best medical gear on the market, from pouches […]
An American has become the first person to complete a solo hike across Antarctica. Colin O’Brady, from Portland, Oregon, just finished the astounding 930-mile endeavour. The trek took him almost two months — 54 days to be precise. He completed it without any external assistance whatsoever. That means no dogs or machines to push his […]
If you’re a Glock owner you’ve likely looked at one of the many extended magazines available on the market and wondered how do I carry this? Plenty of companies make extended Glock magazines, including Glock, ETS, Magpul, KCI, and more I’d probably missing. A normal mag pouch is cut a bit too short for most […]
I love automatic knives, aka switchblades, and over time they’ve edged their way into my collection and my EDC rotation. One I’ve had for almost a year now has been one of my favorite companions. This little guy is Gerber’s Mini Covert Auto. It’s one of the smallest switchblades I own, second only to Hogue’s […]
*Published with permission of Cast and Spear Have you ever been lost? Maybe you were at the store with your parent and got distracted and the next thing you knew you were alone… The panic starts sinking in. What happens if I can’t find them again? What if something happens to me? Top Dive Compasses Great Dive […]
If you have never heard of the brand, Feathered Friends is a small business based out of Seattle, Washington. While a small business indeed, it is one that receives extraordinary praise from the backpacking and mountaineering communities. As the name suggests, their manufacturing specialties are down products. Down is the soft insulating layer underneath the feathers of ducks […]
5.11 Tactical is one of the leading and most recognizable manufacturers of tactical gear. One of their fan favorites is their Rush series of backpacks. 5.11 currently offers their Rush backpacks in three different sizes: Rush 12, Rush 24, and Rush 72. While I don’t have any hands-on experience with the 12 or 72, I have owned […]
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