Problem discovered My wife’s AR has undergone an evolution in recent months. As a backpacker, I’ve almost always been weight conscious. You know, ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain, and all that jazz. However, it wasn’t until I tried to get my wife to go to the range with me to do more than AR plinking, that […]
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MNKF: Spotlight on the ZT 0095BW Grey Man
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) The Zero Tolerance ZT 0095BW (Black Wash) has been available in the US for about a year now. Unlike many of ZT’s folders, this one was designed and built “in house,” but the lack of a celebrity name has done nothing to subtract from the quality. It’s a production […]
Crate Club Review | Princeton Tec Sync
Assuming that you haven’t been sleeping under a rock for the past few months, you probably know about our monthly subscription based Crate Club. Typically advertised just to the right of this article. —> This is not the subscription club for the faint of heart either. It’s full of tactical and survival gear curated and […]
Crate Club Review | NITE IZE LED Mini Glow Stick
If you’re into Special Ops guys hand picking badass gear and sending it directly to you, check out The Crate Club. If not, go ahead and click back over to your Pinterest page and read about chalk painting your nightstand. The Crate Club is a monthly subscription model similar to BarkBox but instead of spoiling […]
Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger | Portable Power
Since 2009, Goal Zero has been changing the way people get power to their electronics and homes in the backcountry. The Flip 10 Recharger follows this tradition in a compact and lightweight package. This small device holds a single charge for your smartphone, fitness tracker, rechargeable headlamp, or GPS watch. The Goal Zero Flip 10 […]
Rest up and relax with the 12 Survivors Tree Nook Hammock Kit
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – When your mind or body needs a break from high-octane adventures and off-grid thrills, 12 Survivors offers comfort with the Tree Nook Hammock Kit (TS75004K). Comprised of the Tree Nook Hammock (TS75004) and two Tree Nook Straps (TS75004.001), this kit makes just about any off-the-grid location the right spot for rest and […]
Portable Power by EnerPlex: First Look
Living in such a wired world, it’s hard to imagine life without a mobile phone. It’s become so bad that I’ve seen friends act like heroine junkies in need of a “fix” when accidentally leaving their iPhone at home for the day. EnerPlex is an innovative company with several products geared for the electronic junkie […]
GERBER STRONG ARM FIXED BLADE COYOTE BROWN SE
A big thanks to Gerber for sending us this item to review. There are a lot of good things to say about the Gerber Strong Arm Fixed Blade knife. So let’s just get that out of the way. Many knives are priced well above an Army private’s weekly paycheck yet worth little when it comes to […]
Surviving the Cold: Best Cold Weather Sleeping Bag Advice and Options
Winter is coming… so it’s time to start thinking about winter camping gear. Sleeping bags are part of the “big three” (tent, sleeping bag, and backpack) for any backpacker or survivalist. Whether you’re car camping with your family or backpacking in the Brooks Range, a great sleeping bag is vital which is why, in this […]
SOG Voodoo Hawk Mini: Review
Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps, the tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]
