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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Real Men Picked by Special Ops & Military Guys. Women, You Can Thank Us Later
Women are always frustrated buying gifts for men, so here’s an easy button for all you gals out there who are as frustrated as a Navy guy in a strip bar in Thailand the day b [Read more...]
First Tactical Sets a New Standard For Women’s Tactical Clothing
When it comes to tactical gear for women, the industry has often fallen short—literally. Ill-fitting apparel designed for men, hastily adapted for women, just doesn’t cut it. B [Read more...]
Laundry In The Field? It’s Possible With A Scrubba Bag!
Being in the Army while in the field can be difficult at times, with bad weather, inhospitable environments, no phone, no light/power, and no motor car (as the song used to say), a [Read more...]
Pic of the Day, Doing the Alps Army Style
Recently, part of the SOFREP family was in the field training in the European Alps with local allies. The air was thin and chilly, the ground rocky and covered in snow with beaut [Read more...]
Traser: Swiss Quality Since 1969
I have a confession to make. I’m a bit of a watch nerd. Can’t get enough of ’em. Don’t tell my wife, but my current collection is hovering somewhere in the [Read more...]
The Hydra MARCK-15 H21, the Latest Version of Hydra’s Modular Rifle
Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s top gunmaker and the brains behind the MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System knows how to cater to the Glock crowd. Their latest creation? A modular rifle built [Read more...]
A Smoking Relief: Why Cigars Are a Veteran’s Best Relaxation Tool
A Smoking Relief: Why Cigars Are a Veteran’s Best Relaxation Tool  I am not here to explain why cigars are either good or bad for your health. I am here to share wi [Read more...]
Modular Pistol Showdown
I have been fascinated with the thought of modular weapons systems for as long as I can remember. I tend to fluctuate between wanting to keep pistols bone stock and going absolutel [Read more...]
Crye JPC 2.0 Maritime
Hey everyone, I wanted to take a break from the tips and include a review of my favorite Plate Carrier (PC.) I have been wearing this plate carrier for the last 3 years, and I must [Read more...]
Well Hooray For The Sounds of Silence
When it comes to suppressors, SilencerCo has built a reputation for blending durability with high performance, and their latest release, the VELOS LBP 762, is no exception. This su [Read more...]
The Remington V3 TAC 13, Your Close-In Support Powerhouse
The Remington V3 TAC-13 isn’t your grandpa’s shotgun—it’s compact, quick, and hits like my truck. Built on Remington’s proven VersaPort gas system, this semi-auto packs v [Read more...]
The M70 Yugo Pattern AK Rifle
So yes, let’s start off by getting this out of the way. Yes, AKs are the “bad guy” rifles in the eyes of most of the Western world, but let’s put this aside and loo [Read more...]
Bluetti Handsfree 2 Review: The Ultimate Power Backpack for Off-Grid Adventurers
Recently I was given the opportunity to try out the Bluetti Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Station for The Loadout Room. I’ve used just about every kind of backpack there is over [Read more...]
Smith & Wesson 327 TRR8, A Fast Shooting Wheelgun
I’m a history guy and I like a good history story. As with many people, I also enjoy a pistol that shoots well especially a revolver. Smith & Wesson manages to combin [Read more...]
