Gear Reviews

The SafeGuard CoolMax Ballistic Vest

The process of purchasing body armor is not one to be taken lightly. There are a lot of elements to take into consideration: price, levels and type of protection, and comfort (which is commonly overlooked). The average cost for quality armor that offers N.I.J. (National Institute of Justice) level III ballistic, level 1 edged blade, […]

First Look: Guard Dog Security Bulletproof Smart Backpack ~VIDEO

The idea of bulletproof backpacks is not new, but it is perhaps more relevant now than ever. I’ve been traveling with armor in one form or another for the last couple of years. With events like the bombing in New York, and just random crime why not have a little extra protection? Traditionally making a […]

Hults Bruk Akka Forester Axe

This axe is easily one of the best-constructed and rugged tools I have ever owned. The lineage behind Hults Bruk is long and full of rich Swedish history dating back to 1697 which only adds to the axes’ appeal. Upon opening the box for the Akka Forester’s Axe, I immediately noticed how much care had […]

Emerson Seax | Viking blade for the modern age

The Seax (pronounced as a cross between sea-axe and syAX) was a medieval short blade of legend. While the Vikings used it to devastating effect (and fame), many neighboring societies took notice and started using the distinctive shape. One part close fighting tool and one part utilitarian cutting tool, the Seax was a daily part […]

Gerber’s Short Stack: Solid State Multi-Tool

I love getting packages in the mail, especially ones from companies like GERBER containing the Gerber Short Stack Multi-Tool. Gerber is an American company based in Portland, Oregon. All Gerber products are designed and engineered in Portland, OR and it is also where many of their products are produced. All Gerber products, bearing their name, […]

Qore Performance IcePlate Black: Armor, Cooling and Hydration

IcePlate a freezable water bottle designed to fit between any body armor and base layer. It can cool you down, hydrate you, and protect you, all at the same time. Built for hard use, IcePlate is over designed for improvised uses. New IcePlate Black Features Anti-Kink Spring Black Bite Valve Integrated Quick Disconnect Optional Dust […]

Solkoa S3 Survival Kit | Prepare for the worst

I love the mailman. Wait! No… I love getting a package in the mail. It’s like getting a mini Christmas present. A few days ago I was lucky enough to get a package from Precisionriflesupply.com . They sent out a Solkoa S3 Pro Survival Kit for evaluation and it was burning in my hands for a few days […]

Blue Force Gear Micro Trauma Kit: Be Prepared for the Unexpected

The Micro Trauma Kit is a great kit that should be part of the basic equipment issued to all police officers and carried by those willing to act when duty calls. Blue Force Gear Micro Trauma Kit isn’t the newest product offered by Blue Force Gear but it’s new to me. The Micro Trauma Kit offers […]

SF Assaulter Shows How To Set Up Your War Belt: Tactical Rifleman Video

This great Tactical Rifleman Video covers how to set up your Duty Belt, currently called a “War Belt.” Assaulters have been running gun belts or duty belts for decades. These usually included just a pistol holster, spare pistol magazines and maybe a dump pouch. Fast forward, and the current trend is to move commonly used kit […]

The PACElid: Adding innovative storage capacity to your water bottle

When it comes to my water bottles I try to keep those as simple as possible. Yeah I know, how complex can a water bottle be, right? Well if I’m going on a longer full day hike into the woods I try to have some type of water purification system on me. In the military […]