John Florence is a surfing prodigy, and being one of only five surfers in the Men’s Championship Tour history to clinch two World Titles back to back is a prime example. He catapulted to fame at just eight years old when he fearlessly conquered the most famous wave in the world – Pipeline. But his […]
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Prometheus Design Werx: EDC Guide Cloth shorts
Prometheus Design Werx EDC Guide Cloth Short In a world where cargo shorts are running rampant, it’s always a breath of fresh air when I see something come out that is both fashionable and functional. Prometheus Design Werx has been known as a company that really finds some of the most technical fabrics in the […]
Mini Frog Kit – Pirates and Trees
Three Reasons: “Climbers Rope Swings” hung high into the forest trees are incredibly fun I’ve got trees that need some trimming I love Pirating ships What the hell is he talking about? The reason I’ve gotten so “into” everything I did as a SEAL is that, for me, it always related back to my personal life […]
New MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Delivers Premium Features
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 17th, 2018) — Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), introduces the PocketRocket® Deluxe stove, a feature-packed enhancement to its predecessors. The innovative, ultralight stove offers premium features, including an instant push-start piezo igniter, a wind-resistant, broad burner and a pressure regulator. “We’re excited to add the PocketRocket Deluxe to our stove line because it packs many […]
You Are What You’re Ready For – A Philosophy
Editors note: This article was republished with permission from ericdavis215.com blog. For more lifestyle gear articles be sure to check out his blog. There are many similar mantras that get slung by the Boy Scouts: “Be Prepared” or the tactical type, “Always Be Ready.” Both of these terms imply a state of readiness in preparation […]
Paddle Boards – An Operators Recovery Tool
Many of us who are in or from the heavy impact service professions have been beat up, kicked, dropped or even shot a time or two. Staying active and fit can be a challenge for anyone, especially for those with old battle wounds. If your ability, passion or will to get outside and get active […]
The GORUCK GR1 Revisited
GORUCK was founded in 2008 by a former Special Forces soldier and their flagship product was the GR1. Jason McCarthy, the founder and CEO of GORUCK, described the inspiration for the GR1 as a “bag that you could use in Baghdad or New York City, that would be tough enough for Special Forces, but that […]
Minimalist Go-Bag for Preparedness and Adventure
I enjoy the preparedness lifestyle, but it can quickly turn into a hoarding lifestyle. I’ve had a go-bag for quite some time that just sat unused either in my office or in the back of my vehicle. Yes, I was prepared, but I never found myself using the stuff. In my mind, it was almost […]
Danner Mountain Pass Boots
Danner has been a long time name in the industry with a very reputable background. I used Danner boots back in the early 90’s when I was going through the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in the Sierra Nevadas. They were more expensive than most, but the investment was well worth it and my […]
The Harry Potter Pantry: Being ready at a moments notice
3 – 2 – 1 STOP! Now load everyone you’re responsible for into your vehicle and start driving. See you in a week! Sounds like a militant drill carried out by those who actually thought they were preparing for a zombie apocalypse. However, once you fully understand that for which you are really preparing, the […]