Anyone that has served in the military knows the acronym FUBAR. Generally, when the word is uttered it’s not a good thing, it’s pretty much the exact opposite of a good thing. So when a new demolition tool from Stanley Tools arrived at my door (bearing that name), you can understand why I smiled. Stanley Tools had certainly piqued my curiosity. […]
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Cannae Pro Gear introduces the Sarcina Rally Pack: A low-key hiker prepared for anything
LONG BEACH, California – New for fall, the Sarcina Rally Pack from Cannae Pro Gear brings together outdoor adventure with military-minded toughness and utility. Sarcina combines a classic top-loader hiking pack with the modularity and focused utility of a Cordura tactical pack. Whether it’s your escape-to-the-woods pack, your daily laptop pack or a combination of […]
Vehicle Go Bag | Fieldcraft Survival GO-LITE Panel Pack
For a while now, I’ve kept a backpack in the back of my Jeep in case I came across somebody in need of help or assistance, or for some reason, I had to leave my vehicle, I was prepared. I also carried a medical kit inside the backpack as well as inside my center console […]
Safariland Model 71 Magazine Pouch | Everyday Carry with Effortless Retention
The Safariland Model 71 Single Magazine Pouch has a flexible accordion design which allows a tight, custom fit for magazines, flashlights, knives, and multi-tools. At $15, it may be the best stocking stuffer on the Internet. I have been carrying one of these for several months. It is the best magazine pouch I have ever […]
Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed: A trusted companion for adventures
Triple Aught Designs’ FAST Pack Litespeed is one of their top-selling items, and it’s easy to see why. My first thought when I actually got my hands on this pack was, “wow, this feels really durable.” After carrying the Litespeed at work for a while, including during a police driving course that put the water resistance to […]
The Urban Escape and Evasion Bag – Getaway Clean
I’ve been researching the idea of Escape and Evasion. There is a lot of information out there for traditional battlefield Escape and Evasion. Outside of military members that’s not super useful to us. With the realization that the majority of us live in an Urban Environment I wanted to specifically take a few looks at […]
Dissecting the 100 Deadly Skills – Making a Diversionary Device
A Diversionary Device is always a handy tool to have. From flashbangs to flares a diversionary device commonly involves a flash and noise. They can be used for a variety of purposes, but each one typically served to buy you a few seconds of time and to make an enemy look left when you’re going […]
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 | Recap
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is the culmination of all the major outdoor brands showcasing what they have in their development pipeline. And I’m like a kid in a candy store at this show. If you’re into outdoor gear, this is the place to be. It’s an REI hopped up on steroids. Each year, the Loadout […]
Range Etiquette: 10 Things To Know Before You Go Shooting
For someone who has not held a gun before, sometimes it can be intimidating to get into a shooting range. The worst can be when you do not know the general etiquette when it comes to a shooting range. Well, the first experiences are always daunting for most people, so make sure to learn more […]
The GORUCK GR1 Revisited
GORUCK was founded in 2008 by a former Special Forces soldier and their flagship product was the GR1. Jason McCarthy, the founder and CEO of GORUCK, described the inspiration for the GR1 as a “bag that you could use in Baghdad or New York City, that would be tough enough for Special Forces, but that […]