When you’re out in the woods, it seems the one thing you never have quite enough of is light. Either it’s not strong enough, focused enough or just not where you need it. Princeton Tec is constantly working to make the best, brightest and lightest light you’ll find, so you won’t ever be stuck in […]
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LifeStraw Steel | Quick look from Costa Rica
On a recent trip to Costa Rica, my wife and I had the opportunity to get out and hike in the jungle a bit. With several water sources on our adventure, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to test the new LifeStraw Steel. Back in 2016, Rick tested and reviewed the original LifeStraw personal […]
A quick look at the Nordic Pocket Saw
This year I had the opportunity to attend the European IWA conference, which is the European version of our SHOT Show. One of the companies there that caught my eye when walking the isles was Nordic Pocket Saw. I’ve heard of it but seen very little of this product. We decided to stop and talk to […]
How to Build Your Own Adventure Van: Getting Started
I would love to do a school-bus conversion like Nick Cahill did, but for my first foray into building a camper, I wanted to start small.
Gerber’s CUSTOMFIT+DS pouch can’t replace your pockets
The Gerber brand has been around for years, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone that doesn’t know the name as soon as it rolls off the tongue. For over a decade I have seen their knives in the PX/BX, various hunting, and camping stores and even in diplomatic shops for embassy workers overseas. They’re […]
The ReadyMan Pocket Survival Stove 2.0
One of the things I miss about being an active duty Marine is the ingenuity of Marines. Marines are made to adapt and overcome. We evolve as the tides change. If you ever want to see real genius in play stick a Marine somewhere and deprive him one of the things all Marines need to […]
New Case Prep Center from Frankford Arsenal: Four Powered Tool Stations
The new Frankford Arsenal Case Prep Center takes the same approach to case prep as the well-loved Case Trim and Prep Center. The Case Prep Center was designed for those who already have a case trimmer on hand. With four powered tool stations, the Case Prep Center allows for running up to four heads at […]
My Olight M18 Striker Flashlight and the upgraded M1X Striker
If you are looking for a versatile and tough everyday carry light, the Olight M18 Striker Flashlight has a load of features to keep you safe and illuminated.
Danner Lookout 8″ Boot | Chopper pilot approved
For the previous two years I have been wearing the Danner Lookout 8” side-zip boot. As an EMS helicopter pilot, I need a boot that is not just comfortable to wear for hours on end, but something that I can slip on quickly when the phone rings. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2002 as a […]
ESEE-3: The Last Knife You Ever Need to Buy
ESEE knives are made with absolute attention to detail using the finest raw materials and care during the manufacturing process. The ESEE-3 is a no compromise high-performance fixed blade knife designed for anything from general utility work to use as the survival knife in your bug out bag. Designed by jungle survival instructors for performance […]

