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The Outdoor Research Stormsensor touchscreen gloves are well-designed, highly functional, and brilliantly constructed. Offering more warmth than the OR Sensors, and more dexterity than the OR Ambits, these touchscreen gloves are sure to be favorites of tech-savvy, cold-weather outdoor enthusiasts. Construction Everything from the stitching and seams, to the choice and placement of materials make the OR […]
The streamlined Beta AR Jacket provides the backcountry minimalist with durable storm protection in a lightweight and packable format. This hip-length GORE-TEX Pro jacket reduces layering overlap and bulk, its helmet compatible DropHood offers quick storm protection, and the jacket’s reinforced shoulders and elbows can survive alpine abuse. Colors available: Anvil Grey, Black, Chipotle (Bright Orange), […]
http://vimeo.com/72851117 The Rab Strata Hoodie is a highly compressible, lightweight, breathable, synthetic-insulated jacket made for active performance. Colors:Â Rust (red), Apple (green), Ink (reviewed jacket), and Ebony (black) Sizes:Â S-XXL Weight:Â 430 grams, 15.2 ounces (Large) Materials: Outer shell:Â 20d Pertex Microlight. The fabric is very smooth, snag and abrasion resistant, yet breathes very well. I have brushed against […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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