For the last 35 years, Outdoor Research has been making highly functional accessories and outwear used by adventurers throughout the world. They began by making a single set of gaiters and now have a full line of clothing, shells, gloves, hats, and accessories that truly follow their motto of “designed by adventure.” Following their tradition, […]
Gear
Review: Eagle Industries Crossover Pack
Eagle Industries is a world leader in the production of top-quality individual equipment products for the military, homeland security, and law-enforcement agencies. The Crossover Pack is one that not many people know about. I contacted Eagle Industries to get their thoughts behind the design, and basically, they designed it to accommodate the exact needs of what they […]
Review: Five Ten Guide Tennie
The Five Ten Guide Tennie is a shoe that has been around the world and tackled some of the most intense terrain that an outdoor athlete/adventurer can handle. The Guide Tennie is not just a shoe, but a rock-scrambling, wall-hopping, trail-pounding approach shoe. The Guide Tennie sets itself apart from all other approach shoes in that […]
Review: Petzl Strix VL Headlamp
The Petzl Strix VL is revolutionary in the headlamp world. It gives users the option of four unique color modes and can be attached to ARC rails on helmets such as Ops-Core or Team Wendy. But one of the Strix VL’s greatest features is its ability to quickly and securely rotate 180 degrees with just a twist—easy to adjust to your exact needs, orienting […]
Review: Petzl Tactikka +RGB
Petzl has always been one of the world leaders when it comes to headlamps. During almost all my military career I had one either on my helmet or around my neck. A headlamp keeps the hands free, making it a great tool to have when you are working with both your hands (writing orders, cutting […]
Quick Look: Rifle Skid Plate by Hard Target Innovations
Hard Target Innovations has designed a rifle accessory intended to protect the weapon against the hazards of shooting from barriers. The new HTI Skid Plate can be used as a lace-up add-on for AR-15s and AR-10s, or can be used with the included hook-and-loop fasteners to mount to the chassis of a bolt gun. It is […]
Review: Perroz Designs Low-Profile Slick Plate Carrier
If you need a solid low-profile slick plate carrier, you should check out the new Gen 4 from Perroz Designs. Made from 500D nylon Cordura, the ‘slick’ is very lightweight, and will carry standard SAPI medium plates (9 ½ x 12 ½ inches). One of the greatest features of this plate carrier is the option to […]
Quick Look: TITIN Weighted Compression Gear
Need to up your game a bit while running and doing bodyweight exercises? If so, you should try the TITIN – the world’s only weighted compression gear. While you can still move naturally, the TITIN shirt will add eight-pounds to your weight, distributing it evenly on your body. There are 14 pockets where you can add hydro-gel […]
Borka Tools Multi Torque Driver Kit
A torque wrench is a handy tool for field maintenance of your weapon system, essential for properly tightening your action’s screws and scope-mounting screws while deployed in the field, or even just prior to each shooting session to ensure proper accuracy and functionality. Borka Tools‘ torque driver, also known as the multi torque driver (MTD), has 12 fixed torque settings, incorporating two […]
Daniel Defense Slim Rail and Optics Mount
Daniel Defense just announced an upgrade to their Aimpoint® Micro Mount. The original was already a simple, effective, and durable mount for the Aimpoint Micro T, H and R optics, but the update gives you the option of an absolute co-witness. They didn’t mess with anything else. The Daniel Defense Aimpoint Micro Mount has been […]