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I prefer a quality made writing instrument just as much as I prefer a quality watch and knife. Owning and carrying a quality pen is a gentleman thing. For the savage gentleman though, you’ll want a pen that is not only quality, but is able to be used as an improvised weapon. You’re not always […]
Truck Camping 101 | Part 2 | Portable Power – Goal Zero Yeti 150 In a previous article, I discussed a great solution for portable lighting while truck or car camping. To keep those lights burning, a source of power is required. What better company to find portable power, solar and lighting solutions from than Goal […]
What is a possibles pouch? During the 18th century many woodsman and military scouts carried a possibles pouch. Within that pouch they carried what they needed for the day; similar to what our SOF operators would carry in a SERE kit. Back then the typical pouch contained black powder, powder measurer, flint and steel, lead balls […]
You may be prepared for the worst disaster, but are you prepared for a quick adventure to the mountains or the ski touring invite. Be prepared to grab your gear and go at any time.
Fresh off the heels of ITS Muster IV, I’ve taken some of what I learned on building a Bolt Bag and applied it to my home “Bolt Bag,” which generally speaking, I always have with me. A Bolt Bag contains mission essential equipment that you’d never want to be without, no matter what your “mission” […]
Not all hard cases are created equally. In my early years, I did some freelance photography specializing in motor sports. Mainly, following the CHAMP Car Series in the 90’s as well as some domestic Rally Car series. Hauling $10,000 lenses and other pricey photography gear to various venues across the country proved to be hard […]
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Blackhawk D.O.A.V.: An Old School Load-Bearing Vest Mike Kupari What’s up, party peoples? Let me tell you a story. One upon a time, before MOLLE, before plate carriers and battle belts, before Cobra buckles, MultiCam, and Facebook, a fightin’ man’s gear options were rather limited. If you were in the […]
I have survival / tactical / bug out / life kit / go-bags stashed all over the world and I’m giving away 15 of them… If you can find them. For more than a decade I’ve been doing the “vagabond survival prepping method” of which evolved from stashing small city-specific go-bags around the world as […]
If you’re like me, then you probably tend to have a lot of smaller EDC items lying around. There are so many odds and ends that I use on a daily basis and they can quickly take up a lot of room and make things feel cluttered. Vanquest has a solution for such a problem […]
The Life Capsule Omega is a highly specialized personal carry device designed for survival and lifestyle EDC, hence the “capsule of life”. From the makers of the FAST Pack Backpack, I’ve equipped that and 2 of their Life Capsule Omegas as part of my vagabonding lifestyle since 2012. They have become an essential part of […]
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