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Professional Gear Reviews
Whether you’re working in the office, conducting real-life training on the range in professional attire, or taking your smoking hot wife to dinner, the 5.11 Edge Chino pant has you covered. The Flex-Tac® twill gives a professional appearance without sacrificing mobility and the Teflon® finish adds water & stain resistant feature that is much appreciated. […]
There is a time and a place for everything, including the clothes you are wearing. Sometimes you wear a Tuxedo, and sometimes it’s BDUs, and other times its a more casual approach. We often joke about the predictable mall ninja clad in range gear for going to the mall. A lot of us like the […]
When referring to tents and sleeping bags, the 3-season label excludes winter. With regards to Outdoor Research’s Illuminate Down Hoody, I’m excluding the summer season. Fall, Winter and Spring are the seasons this jacket excels in. This versatile down jacket makes for a perfect stand alone outer jacket in the cooler months. And a cozy […]
Arc’teryx apparel can be found in some military units, and exclusively seen on the new History TV show Six, but how about using it in your civilian life without being too tactical? You may have read a few of my previous posts in continuing to acquire and test low-visibility clothing that makes carrying a concealed […]
Winter has finally arrived in my little slice of Florida, with temperatures in the 50s it’s downright chilly for us sun people. I can finally put on my new Propper BA Softshell Duty shell. The fine folks at Propper sent it to me a while back but it’s hardly been cold enough for a proper […]
Have you ever wanted to be “truly concealed” when carrying a concealed weapon? Imagine walking into a restaurant somewhere and you don’t have to worry about your holster moving around, annoying side pain, or any discomfort. Imagine being able to protect your life and others and no one would be the wiser. The boys and […]
Around May or so of this year, I saw a post by my friend Maury Abreu of Omega Protective Concepts wearing a hoodie in a downpour saying how good it was keeping him warm and dry. Having only a lightweight summer rain jacket and my old woodland camo Gortex jacket from my Army National Guard […]
Blackbeard Belts is smaller gun belt company that many of you probably haven’t heard of. They sort of steered clear of the status quo leather belt and utilize polymer coated nylon as the primary material for their belts. This has a ton of benefits when compared to standard leather. They offer free shipping, a lifetime […]
During our time at the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market we took a look at the Nemo Equipment booth. While we were waiting for our meeting to begin they had samples of their minimalist Ditto wallet on the counter free for attendees to take. While these are not the primary products that Nemo focuses on, they make these […]
Comfortable and functional, everything I want in a shirt. The Artillery Long Sleeve Polo from 5.11 Tactical takes first place among my 5.11 apparel. This piece of clothing is simple yet exceptional. A comfortable fit with functional features drives home 5.11’s motto of “Always Be Ready”. You could wear this polo at work, to dinner, […]