If youโre on the road a lot you need a survival kit. I was on leave a couple months back and driving a mountain pass when a snowstorm hit suddenly. The snow plows hadnโt yet arrived and the roads rapidly became very treacherous.ย Cars were getting stuck on the side of the road every 10-20 […]
Gear Reviews
Salomon XA Pro Mid GTX: The iconic, mid-height, waterproof mountain shoe
Iโve owned otherย Salomon shoesย and boots in the past and can honestly say they have been the best footwear Iโve spent money on. Yes, they may cost more than other brands, but you get what you pay for. My military service taught me the importance of having the proper footwear and taking care of your feet […]
Gobi Gear SegSac: The ultimate gear & clothing organizer?
If you are frustrated with digging through your bag to find a pair of socks, theย Gobi Gear SegSac is for you. For the last few years, both my brother and my dad have been using theย Gobi Gear Hoborollย for both international travel and long motorcycle trips. The Hoboroll is a compressible version of this stuff sack. […]
Overland Expo | Hard Korr Flexible Folding Solar Mat
I recently reviewed a couple of products from Hard Korr lighting. A flexible LED strip that we use to light our Tepui roof top tent and awning. As well as the multi-purpose UNI Light. Both items are high-quality kit and have become a permanent fixture in our Overland set-up. We recently traveled 850 miles south […]
Spyderco Dog Tag Folder: Ultimate โcarry anywhereโ folding knife
Spyderco offers a renowned collection of knives, many of them carried by servicemembers, first responders, and everyday carry (EDC) enthusiasts alike. However, the premier US knife manufacturer also releases quite a few collaborations with custom knifemakers, many of which are popular novelties. One of the most peculiar ones I’ve come across recently is their Dog […]
Helle Wabakimi: Designed with Les Stroud
Wabakimi… Just say that a couple times in your head. Wabakimi is such a cool name. “Hey Bro, what knife is that?” “Oh man that’s the Wabakimi“. Helle makes extravagant blades, but not so extravagant that they lose the quality of the blade for appearance. It’s a compromise on each – beauty and blade. The […]
Vehicle Preparedness: Kobalt 12-Volt/120-Volt Portable Air Compressor
Weโre approaching the colder Winter months, which means stepping up your game with vehicle maintenance and preparedness. I remember as a younger kid traveling across the United States from Ohio to Arizona and back. On our way back one year we were pulling a trailer full of household items from my grandmother’s house. Not long […]
AlphaPointe Tactical Mechanical Tourniquet (TMT)
When it comes to personal preparedness in todayโs world, one of the most highly recommended items that a person should carry is a tourniquet (TQ). Originally designed for use and application in the combat environment, the TQ has evolved to become easily accessible and usable by the average layperson in any situation. One company that […]
Photo of the Day: Half Face Blades Tomahawk
Cue the song Lowrider by War… and Mathew McConaughey’s voice “Say man, you got a tomahawk?”…”Uhh no not on me, man”…”Well, it’d be a lot cooler if you diddddd”. Tomahawks man, tomahawks… What is cooler than a tomahawk? Nothing. I don’t even want to hear about how cool your airsoft 50 cal is. I don’t […]
A Private Military Contractor’s Short Range Loadout
Things change and so does your gear. With the way the defense industry is nowadays somebody or someone always has something better. For instance, I have dropped a lot of gear out of my kit and added a few pieces of gear. This is what happens over time as we adapt in the dark world […]