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I’ve always got my eye out for a good everyday carry backpack (part of being a gear nut). When I’m looking at backpacks for everyday carry they have to meet the following criteria. It has to be able to blend in with the local area I’m moving around in and not scream tactical The pack […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Montana-based backpack manufacturer Stone Glacier has unveiled the R3 3300, an ultralight pack designed for tactical and military applications. RELATED STORY: 6 Discreet Carry Bags For Your Long Gun The way Stone Glacier owner and designer Kurt Racicot tells it in the press release, the R3 (Response/Recon/Rescue) came about as a result of […]
Been on the road with this Element backpack. I have to say, it’s a phenomenal bag. Did a few modifications to it, but it is a legit option for people who want something a bit more discreet with out the Tactical tags. The skateboard straps offer loads of possibilities of use to it. From strapping […]
I’ve been a pretty avid runner for the past several years. I’ve completed half marathon’s, full marathon’s, the Tough Mudder and several smaller 5k runs. I’ve used a lot of different running gear and clothing; some of it worked great while others were total crap. I’m going to highlight what works for me, so I […]
No one likes saying goodbye to summer, but getting ready for the coming school year means one thing: new gear. On top of the usual essentials like pens, notebooks, and textbooks that you’ll find on supply lists, many students find themselves also needing a good laptop to get things done. And if you’re going to […]
While in the military and as a law enforcement officer, there has always been a need to store my gear in a central location. For my entire law enforcement career I have stored my gear in my closet. My uniforms were put on hangers, while my duty belt and trouser belt hung on a wall […]
The Triple Aught Design Spectre 34L backpack is a stylish, water-resistant, and highly modular alternative to your typical run-of-the-mill trail pack. For TAD fans, the Spectre 34L is a lighter weight and less tactical alternative to the Fastpack EDC. SPECIFICATIONS: Material Dimension Polyant LS-42 and X51 Tweave 4-way stretch Panels Closed Cell Cross-Linked Polyethylene Foam […]
Up until a few years ago, I never really put thought into what I carried around with me every day or why I carried it. Now I have a loadout that suits my needs and I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned along the way. This is mainly focused on a Level 1 […]
The Rogue Stash Tag. When I came across this in my Facebook feed, I was instantly drawn to the concept of this ‘luggage tag’. The one thing I’m always lacking when traveling are those damn luggage tags for my bags; whether it’s for my checked baggage or my carry on. Having a luggage tag, or […]
The Vertx EDC Commuter is an absolutely massive bag, but it doesn’t appear that way from the outside. Sure it’s on the larger side of sling bags, but it’s still smaller than a backpack. I say it’s massive because of the amount of gear I can store in this thing. Not only that but because […]
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