There seems to be some misunderstanding of the term “low-vis,” within the tactical community. Plenty of packs advertise themselves as low-vis, yet are camo’ed out or covered in Velcro. A guy walking around with tactical pants, a Suunto watch and a Velcro-covered backpack stick out like a sore thumb anywhere in the world. You literally […]
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Rogue Dynamics: Rogue Stash Tag
Awhile back I was flipping through Facebook like a zombie when I came across a post for an interesting looking product. It was the Rogue Stash Tag from Rogue Dynamics. Rogue Dynamics is a Veteran owned company that sells everything from T-shirts and patches to tactical and urban escape and evasion gear. Always interested in […]
Snow Lizard SLXtreme 7 iPhone Case | First Look
More people are using their smart phones as they head off on whatever adventure awaits. Improved GPS apps, ballistic calculators and weather apps all provide critical information for todays outdoorsman. In doing so, the smart phone has become a necessity in the outdoors. However, the outdoors isn’t a very smart phone friendly environment. Moisture, rugged […]
Grey Ghost Gear Stealth Operator Pack
Whether you’re out with the family or out doing work, you always want to have a bag that can cater to your needs. I usually try to strive for a heavy duty bag that is both lightweight and nondescript in the urban environment. I always want my gear to hold up to hard use if […]
5.11 Tactical Launches New Packs, Apparel, Boots & More for 2018
5.11 Tactical isn’t playing around. The Irvine, Calif.-based company is looking to continue its dominance in the gear, apparel and accessories space by unleashing a ton of new products at SHOT Show 2018. See the press release below to see what’s in store for this year. inspired by 5.11’s battle-tested backpacks, the new Rapid Origin Pack is an ideal […]
Crye Precision EXP 1500 Pack: Support the changing demands of your day or mission
The new Crye Precision EXP 1500 pack seems to have all the makings of a great low-vis backpack for those that travel around a lot or maintain a minimalist lifestyle. From what I hear in the industry this pack will securely hold a broken down carbine and has no ‘tactical’ features on the outside whatsoever. […]
Prepping 101 | The Medical Bucket and M3 Medic Bag
This week, we will outline what I refer to as the “medical bucket,” for use in any bug-in scenarios, along with a folding medical bag known as the M3 Medic’s Bag. If you have seen any movie or television show set during the Vietnam War, then you have most likely seen the M3 Medic’s bag. […]
Hazard 4 Battle Axe Case
Before the dawn of time, while the world was still young, Odin All father wandered upon the land and saw that it was good. In time, Warriors came to fill the Halls of Asgard. To entertain these warriors Odin called to the Skalds across Midgard. With silver tongues they sang songs of battle and glory. […]
Blue Force Gear Jedburgh Pack
For the past couple of weeks I have had the Jedburgh pack out and about. I have attempted to test it as thoroughly as possible. I also researched the name, because it’s an odd one. Jedburgh has roots back to Scottish Guerillas, to Boers in South Africa, and to a clandestine World War 2 special […]
Introducing the new Blue Force Gear Tracer Pack
We were really excited about this one during Day 1 of SHOT Show. It’s official, the Jedburgh Tactical Backpack is getting a big brother. Meet the Tracer Pack. Like the Jedburgh, the Tracer Pack is named for an Allied deception operation during WWII. Designed to add additional capability in a “day pack” sized format, Tracer has features […]