During the course of my career as a Green Beret, I was issued many things, some I was made to turn back in to the Army and others I was allowed to keep. My Pelican 1020 Survival kit was one of the items I was allowed to keep: originally intended to keep a soldier alive […]
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Photo of the day: Dometic Cooler, An Overland Game Changer
An Overland game changer. Switching from standard coolers to a powered cooler from Dometic for next seasons longer trips. The rugged CFX75DZ is a dual zone fridge/freezer that runs efficiently on 12-24DC as well as AC power sources. Allowing us to cut our reliance on ice to keep perishable foods fresh and beer cold.
Savage Arms Model 10T Tactical Bolt-Action Rifle
A couple of years ago I was bitten by the long-range bug. I started devouring every morsel of information I could get my hands on in relation to sending projectiles a very long way into small targets. It did not take long to realize my budget and my dreams did not match up very well. I turned […]
The National Rifle League .22 (NRL22) Shooting Match
I’ve shot rifles my entire life and spent the last couple of years trying to learn the precision and long-range game.  Although I am still very much a beginner with a long way to go I have become interested in competing to see just how good I am compared to other shooters.  I quickly became […]
Rumpl’s Insulated waterproof Ground Cover
Rumpl makes some of the warmest, coziest blankets around. For a couple of years now, our family has become a total convert. From the original puffy blanket to the Sherpa, Beach Shammy Towels and now the Ground Cover. Often times while at a concert, picnic, camping or just a day at the beach, we find […]
Optimus Nova: Affordable Expedition Grade Multi-Fuel Stove
The Optimus Nova is a compact expedition grade stove that weighs 15 ounces and packs smaller than a fuel bottle. It is loaded with advanced features flip-stop switch, self-purging aluminum fuel pump and a quick priming burner but the big news here is that it is multi-fuel, It can run on white gas, Optimus arctic […]
SCARPA Margarita | Worthy of the mountains, designed for the streets
Società Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima, or SCARPA, translates to Associated Shoe Manufacturing Company of the Asolo Mountain Area. Located in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains, in the Asolo / Montebelluna region of Northern Italy, SCARPA was founded in 1938. Their mission was to bring together the best shoemakers in the Asolo region to hand build […]
Slumberjack’s Roadhouse Tarp: Shade and Shelter for Overlanding
The Roadhouse Tarp is a simple shelter optimized for hunting, camping or off-road vehicle adventure. Easy to set up and tear down, it is lightweight and compact allowing nearly infinite configurations from almost anywhere, on or off of your rig. The Roadhouse is made of durable 68D Polyester and has a 1200mm coating. The vehicle […]
Tactical Tailor Bantam: Little Pack, Big World
More space is better was my general approach when I was carrying a pack in the Marines. I wanted the ability to carry more when necessary and didn’t mind toting a half-empty pack. I stubbornly kept that idea as I became a civilian and always went big. This creates some interesting excursions when you move […]
5 Ways to Up Your Prepping Game
If you’ve been prepping for a little while, you’ve probably got the basics covered. Â You have a bug-out bag, a decent stash of MRE’s or #10 cans of freeze-dried food and a plan to keep it all secure once you’re hunkered down. Â What’s next? Â Besides piling up more supplies, what else can you do to […]
