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I still remember my first time looking through a pair of night vision goggles. I was inside a darkened office within the walls for 5th Marine Recon aboard Camp Pendleton. A bit grainy and green, but night had turned into day and I was amazed.  Since that time I’ve had the opportunity to use night […]
Caldwell has been providing simple and effective solutions for all sorts of shooter’s needs. From targets to rests, cleaning supplies to storage solutions. You’ve seen us use their Stinger Rest in rifle reviews. For us a challenge has always been to spot hits at longer ranges. Of course a $1,000 spotting scope on an expensive […]
Readers may recognize the Bullfrog line by Kicker from a previous review I published on the BF200. I was so impressed with the sound and durability of this portable speaker that I wanted to try the smaller version for travel purposes. Measuring only 9 x 3.3 x 3.3″ and tipping the scales at 1.8 pounds, […]
Everyone loves thermal and digital night vision, but not everyone loves constantly buying and switching out batteries. For those looking to break the routine of trips to the store for batteries, Pulsar has a new lithium-ion PB8I Power Bank (PL79110). A 5,100 mAh capacity USB rechargeable external battery pack, the PB8I Power Bank allows up […]
Read Part 1 and Part 2 In previous articles, I discussed my recent experiences with having someone attempt to set my house on fire, as well as some simple fire prevention and preparedness things you can do around your home to help ensure you don’t find yourself in the same precarious position I was in a few weeks […]
BLU Tank II T193 Unlocked GSM Dual-SIM Cell Phone w/ Camera and 1900 mAh Big Battery. This was usually the phone I went for when looking for a disposable communication option ( Burner phone for the ninjas out there). It has a camera, noise quality is very good, battery lasts, Micro-USB capable so no need […]
Recently I published a short article/video on my minimalist wire dopp kit. In that kit I did away with the traditional Apple iPhone cable and replaced it with the NOMAD Key iPhone cable. By doing so I have conserved space and reduced the clutter of a cable getting tangled on other items in my kit. […]
I am sure like me many of you have a ton of power banks (i.e., chargers) that you either purchased or got at a conference and those range from the simple “stick” type to the “block” type. Many of these charging hubs boast that they can hold a charge for a long time, but it […]
Photo courtesy of Tactical Life You may be aware of the King of 2 Miles competition. You may also be aware that Derek Rodgers hit the 2-mile target (see the video below) using a new ballistic computer: The Garmin Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition. For many years, the Garmin Foretrex 401 has been a preferred piece of kit […]
It’s interesting how big a part music plays in our daily lives. Often times, a certain song will evoke a particular mood, or rekindle a specific memory. For me, songs can even taste a certain way. We’ve all eaten at restaurants with ambiance music playing in the background. What’s crazy is that I’ve found myself […]