Being outdoors is awesome. Nature is purely amazing, and it never gets old. Except when Mother Nature is pissed, like with a hurricane, earthquakes, huge fires, or something like that. Other than that, it’s always incredible and awe-inspiring. Hopefully, one good thing to have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, is that people were able […]
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What Is the Best Battle Belt Setup?
Today’s tactical gear conversation: battle belts. What is a battle belt, some of you might ask and why do you need one? In this article, we will go over how to optimize your battle belt, and some preferred ways to set one up. Sometimes they are also known as war belts. For our purposes, we […]
The Rush24 2.0 From 5.11 Tactical
The 5.11 Rush series have been around for almost 15 years now. This year we see the first update in the form of the Rush 2.0 series. We got our greedy mitts on the Rush24 2.0 and have been putting it through its paces. What’s New With The Rush24 2.0 First, they added a concealed […]
Super Glue, A band-aid replacement?
I hate band-aids – they’re pesky, get in the way and finding one that allows you to continue complete dexterity while wearing it is next to impossible.  They need to be replaced what seems like every 4 or 5 hours, they don’t stay in one place, you can’t get your hands dirty while wearing them. […]
Stanford Outdoor Supply’s B.O.S.S. Survival Kits are basically everything you could need in a bad situation and more
I’ve always had a love and hate relationship with all-in-one kits geared toward survival. One the one hand, I love the convenience of having a curated collection of gear assembled in one place for one easy purchase, but on the other hand, I’m really particular about exactly what it is that I like to carry […]
When DIY is your only option: The Voodoo Tactical Minor Surgery Kit
For many of us, it’s our worst nightmare: someone in your group has a serious injury and you’re in an environment or situation that doesn’t permit a quick trip to the hospital. Maybe you’re in a foreign country you’re not supposed to be in, maybe you’re on the trail thirty miles from your vehicle — […]
Get your wings to go: Surveillance footage shows KFC exploding
When it comes to being prepared, a lot of us always have two competing voices in our heads: one that’s constantly warning us about impending danger, and another that’s constantly dismissing those dangers as the products of our own paranoia. This threat-assessment schizophrenia is a product of our environment, of course — the United States […]
The Minimalist First Aid Kit / Blow Out Kit: The 3 Essentials
In light of unfortunate, tragic events of recent, I was reminded of the importance of the distribution and informed application of some simple life saving pieces of kit that we can all carry should we be confronted with a sudden traumatic situation. After 11 years as a tactical medic, attending multiple week long TCCC, TEMS […]
T3 Medical Backpack: Designed to the exacting standards of Special Forces medics
In any aspect of life, disorganization breeds chaos.  Having to scramble to find something under austere circumstances only augments that time-honored adage.  The T3 Medical Backpack tries to intuitively lay out the medic’s equipment in hopes that they or their teammates can effectively access and employ life-saving materials without wasting time looking for items. The […]
Don’t forget the essentials when setting up your combat loadout
Whether you’re running a chest rig or a plate carrier, there are some key features or additions that are going to remain requirements no matter what. I will readily admit that not everyone has the same needs for their gear but the following serves as a good rule of thumb. Magazines, communication, medical, and all […]
