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Want to live life on the water? Today, more than ever before, it’s possible to buy a yacht and live aboard it as your primary residence. Many young people are now making their first home a boat. If you’re not a sailor but would like to become one, there are many things you need to […]
What do you get when you put a bunch of guys in the woods, give them limited resources and force them to cook their own food? The DIY gourmet BBQ. Also known as survivalism or bushcraft, this outdoor activity doesn’t involve sleeping bags and tents. Instead, it consists in constructing your own shelters and cooking […]
Fly fishing is a unique and exhilarating experience that only some get to try. The sport is challenging, but the payoff of landing a fish after casting your line into the water and waiting for the perfect moment is well worth it. If you’re eager to get started with fly fishing, there are some things […]
Watches Developed With the Help of SEALs I have to admit I’ve been a serious Luminox watch fan for a long time. I was fortunate enough to have obtained one of their first models around 1994, and I wore it for the remaining ten years of my military career. Our medical sergeant turned me on […]
As a veteran, you’ve likely spent a lot of time outdoors. Whether it was training for your job or simply enjoying nature, you know the woods quite well. But do you ever get the itch to head back out there and take on Mother Nature again? If so, you’ll need to plan ahead this time. […]
It’s that time for peak fall colors and snowy winter days are perfect for outdoor activities. So bundle up and get outside for some winter fun! There are so many ways to enjoy the season, from skiing to ice skating. Donning the right outdoor gear is essential for staying comfortable and having fun all day. […]
A-11 Type 44: Praesidus’ Most Authentic Re-edition Watch As nostalgic and unforgettable as the 1940s comes the resurgence of the most iconic WW2 watch ever made. An everyday companion of the soldiers in battle, the original A-11 makes a modern comeback in the form of an authentic re-edition—the A-11 Type 44. The number 44 pertains […]
Officers are not immune to theft; in fact, they are prime targets for firearms acquisition. There have already been numerous reports of off-duty cops being robbed of firearms, some even at gunpoint. Aside from using firearms to commit crimes, criminals obtain them to sell on the black market, where more people with dangerous backgrounds will […]
Beginning in the late 1930s with the T-34, the Soviet Union produced a string of outstanding tank models. Their most recent was the T-62 Main Battle Tank (MBT). The introduction of the T-62 Main Battle Tank marked the central turning point for the heavy tank class around the globe. The medium tank has become the […]
Imagine finding yourself in the middle of nowhere, fighting for your life and trying to stay alive. You survived the bombs, outran the enemies, even those mosquitoes trying to suck the life out of you. It was exhausting. You felt a slight itch at the back of your throat, so you reached out for your […]