The Garmin Foretrex 401 is a wrist-mounted GPS for running or walking, is extremely comfortable to wear for extended periods, and has some cool surprises.
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A Minimalist Day-Hike Loadout
When it comes to a day hike, it’s just as important to be prepared as it is when backpacking or hunting. I often see people out for a day hike with only a disposable bottle of water shoved into a cargo pocket. When it comes to what I personally take on a hike, I like […]
Garmin Foretrex 401: First Impressions
Quick to set up, durable, and compact, the Garmin Foretrex 401 is a sure bet for navigation while in the field.
Bowhunting: Day-Hunt Essentials
I prefer to have some vacation time set aside for bowhunting season. Unfortunately, sometimes I fail to harvest a deer during the “scheduled” time and have to keep trying on my days off. When I am not staying overnight, I refer to these hunts as day hunts. The goal is to get a full day of […]
Getting Ready – DeLorme 2-Way Satellite Communicator
Personal locator beacon, GPS and text messenger. To stay streamlined, light and mobile I’m always looking for devices that can serve multiple purposes without getting too complicated. The DeLorme 2-way sat communicator looks like it will fill a gap for me while out in the field, overseas or in a disaster situation where local methods […]
LifeProof Nüüd Case
Water Proof: Fully submergible to 6.6’ / 2 m for 1 hour Shock Proof: Withstands drops from 6.6’ / 2 m – meets or exceeds MIL STD 810F-516 Nüüd: This means that you can touch the screen. Yes they leave the face exposed. ** Special Note about Nüüd** I was very excited when this feature […]
OtterBox iPad Latch
In an asymmetrical environment, battlefield or boardroom, information is power. Our survival depends on our ability to retain it, evolve it, distribute and teach it. For these reasons I’m a bit over the top when it comes to leveraging technology in ways that allow me to remain on the pointy end of the the knowledge spear. If I were going to […]
DARPA GPS Guided Sniper Bullets?
There has been a new paradigm shift for ballistics in the precision rifle shooting community! DARPA, the secretive government development and research agency, awarded Cubic Corporation a $6 million contract to develop what they call a “laser emitting targeting computer”. The intent is to deploy this new technology within the Special Operations Sniper community, then after they have their […]
