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I consider myself to be somewhat of a minimalist when it comes to hiking. In previous reviews, I covered both the belt pouch and a SERE drop pouch. These pouches combined with a decent folding knife and water bottle give you a solid kit for those smaller day hikes. In my search for Made in […]
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Tuffy Announces Model 335 Under-Seat Security Drawer Ashley Bunch Tuffy Security Products recently made an announcement many of you will be interested in: the Model 335 Under Seat Security Drawer is now on the market. The Model 335 will fit under the seat of 2011 and any newer Ford Explorer SUVs, […]
The civilian defensive world is constantly changing. Due to the increase of concealed carriers, possibly the increase in veterans, and in general the increase of prepared people has given us more and more options for enhanced everyday carry. This doesn’t just include firearms and knives, but medical kits and even armor. I recently received a […]
Courtesy of Everyday Carry It’s America’s birthday, and we wanted to celebrate by highlighting some of our favorite gear that’s made in the USA. We’ve picked out a range of gear that’s traditional, tactical, and everything in between. There’s a solid EDC knife, buy-it-for-life pen, some summer-inspired notebooks to write on, a bag to put […]
Courtesy of ITS Tactical By Doc Rader If you’re like me, there’s something inherently compelling about packs and storage solutions. I definitely fancy myself a pack connoisseur, although my wife uses a slightly different term. So when ITS approached me about reviewing the Urban Assault from CamelBak, there was no way I could turn it down. […]
ASK is a series of posts answering questions asked by readers about vagabonding. Contact me to ask your own or view all ASK posts. “I’ve noticed that in some of your gear reviews you wear gloves in the product photography, which ones are they?” – FELIX D. (North Carolina, USA) ANSWER: When I first started doing gear […]
While every company under the sun produces tactical clothing these days, finding a good functional duty pant isn’t as easy. Material selection, fit, ergonomics, colors and sizes are all considerations that can either be addressed or neglected by the manufacturer. 5.11 Tactical has been paying attention to the men and women that use their clothing […]
November 2010 I was standing at attention inside of our Patrol Base, PB Transformer. Positioned in the northern part of Sangin, Afghanistan we were having our second memorial ceremony of the deployment for some of our lost brothers. As I stepped in front of the battlefield cross to place the Kevlar atop the rifle rounds […]
Any operator knows the phrase “ounces equal pounds”, and it doesn’t transfer anywhere more importantly than on the battlefield. After using issued Rhodesian gear from regiment I knew I wanted to find a better alternative. I quickly covered my kit in Blue Force Gear pouches from their admin pouch to the medium horizontal utility pouch […]
For several weeks I have been traversing the trails of the great Pacific Northwest to test the comforts of the Recon Kit Bag. The Recon Kit Bag is different from a chest rig in that it is smaller, and allows for concealed carry instead of overt. With the Kit Bag I can remain armed and […]
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