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Professional Gear Reviews
The photo above is a picture of me while I was traveling around the Southwest. Among hoarding gear, my recreational hobbies include photography and hanging out in precarious places. After all, what is the point in having nice gear if you don’t ever put it to use? I prefer to hit the trails in the […]
3 things that make my travel better: 1) Apple Airpods – I can toss them in and out of my pocket, split one off and listen to music with my kids. 2) Patagonia light puffy jacket – permanently lives in my backpack without impact. 3) Osprey Camera case – keeps small point and shoot camera […]
It’s no secret that I enjoy using Danner boots, and it’s no surprise why. In the toughest environments I’ve been in, Danner boots have held their own. In heat over 110 degrees and while being ground against jagged rocks, my issued Acadia’s were totally dependable. During a tour of the Danner factory in Portland, OR, […]
5.11 Tactical continues to expand it’s fashionable, and functional, options for women’s clothing. The Defender Flex Slim Jean is a great next step. From 5.11~ “Sleek, tapered lines and unbeatable comfort make the Women’s Defender-Flex slim-fit jean a great choice. Pair any wash with a blouse, jacket and boots for a smart business casual or weekend […]
Typically I shy away from backpacks covered in MOLLE and paracord. They scream tactical, military and give an overall perception to others that the bag contains something along those lines. I’m not sure that I would carry this pack around town in an urban environment because of that. I would recommend this pack for use […]
Kyle Defoor is one of the few, if not the only firearms instructor that incorporates blade work and combatives into his training. We’re not talking about folding knives clipped to your pocket either. These are concealed fixed blades with one purpose. To defend your life with. Watch as Kyle goes over the knives he uses and a simple […]
For the men and women on our front lines of law enforcement, the right body armor is the essential life-saving technology in active threat scenarios. Whether you are police, fire, security detail or tactical, but it’s been more than thirty years since any disruptive technologies in ballistics protection have been brought to market. Until now. […]
I recently received the Emerson Knives CQC-7BW flipper. I’ve been a long time fan of Emerson Knives and own several of them. The one model I never had my hands on was any of their “flipper” models. I went with the CQC-7 for a few reasons; first, it’s a proven blade design that was originally developed with input […]
When I first got my hands on the MOS Tactical S4 sling I was a little baffled by the design. It seemed like nothing more than a tubular nylon runner you would use for climbing and a sling snap hook. The runner is stitched together with what looks like the same way that rated climbing runners are. I’m […]
Wolverines! Let’s take a quick look at Gadsden Dynamics‘ Mountain Guerrilla Underground Partisan chest rig. (From here on out, just the Partisan). An ultralight, ultra-slim, ultra-discreet chest rig, the Partisan aims to get you and your ammo on site with a minimum of bulk and no extras. Designed by former Special Forces 18-Bravo John Mosby’s specifications, the Partisan […]
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