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My enthusiasm for sewing gear has been steadily growing since I made the Fighting Hoodie. I have planned on making a new wind-shirt kind of top for both Blue and myself, but that project is in the long haul. Meanwhile I came up with this idea of a small Every Day Carry (EDC) pouch that […]
The British Army posted this remarkable photo of 12 soldiers hiding in vegetation in a Brunei jungle on Facebook. Hidden among the foliage are members of the Household Cavalry, one of the British Army’s most elite units, who are stationed in Brunei while it carries out its Close Target Reconnaissance training. “This is what the […]
Ranger Nutrition is a Veteran run business. ALL Ranger Nutrition products are designed and manufactured in the United States! We have previously reviewed the BCAA Amino Drink mix (Ranger Candy) and the Nitro NO2, which are both great products (check out the review HERE). I recently got to sample a serving of the Ranger Candy […]
The benefits of whole grains are numerous, latest research being they help us stay lean.** Oatmeal is high in soluble fiber, and a bowl of oatmeal should be a staple item in your diet. Oatmeal can lower cholesterol and the chance of a heart attack. Some other facst about oatmeal: Finely Ground Oats May Help with […]
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) When some people see the XM42, the immediate reaction is, “WANT!” While others cry out, “Why?” Those who cry out “Why?” are usually the type who don’t understand why you would need an AR, why own more than one gun and why you would want a totally awesome fire-breathing flamethrower […]
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Sharps Brothers – Getting Scrap Jacked Richard Kilgore and Jake Call The new (-ish) product in the Sharps Bros. lineup is called the Scrap Jack, and each one is actually the result of a failure identified during the QC process. If a “Jack” (one of the Sharps Brothers unique rifle […]
I’ve attended beginner Jiu-jitsu classes three days a week for the last six months. The Academy shut down over Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I missed a few due to work commitments or other training events. I’d estimate I’ve gone to over 65 classes so far. I am taking Jiu-jitsu from the perspective of a tool-bearer […]
The 5.11 brand is known throughout the law enforcement and tactical activities groups worldwide for their quality gear; most of which was designed and enhanced by the folks that utilize the products every day. Built with the same material as their Stryke pant the cargo pockets give the appearance of casual wear but were designed and […]
The Vibram KMD EVO is a cross-training shoe that claims to, “defies gravity (and conventional wisdom), allowing athletes extraordinary freedom for dynamic movement both in the air and on the ground.” Unsure of what that meant, we put them through the widest variety of exercises we could think of. First, to determine what the claim meant, […]
I’m a big fan of the idea behind the Jaybird style of wireless headphones. A tough set of headphones, designed for adventure and sport. They are made with a healthy amount of metal for increased durability. They are sweat proof and designed to be comfortably worn under helmets. The Jaybird Freedom headphones fulfill a certain […]
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