So for years, we have been sold on the idea that we need tactical gear in order to be high speed and get from point A to Z with our stuff intact. Multicam and molle covered packs, with a half a dozen special pouches to hold “the gear” has become the norm. Then a couple […]
Art Dorst
Memorial Day: Loss of a Shipmate
I served in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1979 as a Machinist Mate aboard the U.S.S. Horne CG-30 out of San Diego, Ca. This was a fairly quiet and transitional period for the military in the Post Vietnam years. Most people in the country really didn’t want to hear about the military nor cared about the […]
Perseverance Survival Woobie (AKA Poncho Liner) Hoodie
A couple months back I saw a post by former Recon Marine Rudy Reyes about a friend of his, a former Marine Scout Sniper, who was selling hoodies made of poncho liner material. Now anyone who has served in the Army or Marines knows that the poncho liner AKA Woobie (I’m old school and always […]
Omega Protective Concepts: Omega B-1 BLADE
I had been following Maury Abreu – founder and Chief Instructor of Omega Protective Concepts for awhile hoping to train combatives with him as he is a fellow New Jersey guy. Maury is a former Marine, Federal Corrections Officer, and contractor for the government. Last year Maury announced that he was offering his own combat […]
MTM Ammo Crates: Designed for ammunition storage
Recently I was inventorying my ammo supply and noticed that a large amount of space being taken up by surplus ammo cans. Like many of us who shoot I have for more years then I care to remember used the standard military metal ammo cans to store my ammo. These cans are great for storing […]
Rogue Dynamics: Rogue Stash Tag
Awhile back I was flipping through Facebook like a zombie when I came across a post for an interesting looking product. It was the Rogue Stash Tag from Rogue Dynamics. Rogue Dynamics is a Veteran owned company that sells everything from T-shirts and patches to tactical and urban escape and evasion gear. Always interested in […]
CSM Gear Medical Fanny Pack
Recently I attended Kembativz Brand Active Incident Workshop. At that workshop, a good part of the day was dedicated to medical response actions the average person can do at the scene of an active incident. The instructor for that block of instruction Doc John Duncan former Navy Corpsman assigned to Force Recon mentioned using a […]
CSM Gear Custom Medic Bag
About a year ago I decided that I wanted to include a trauma/active shooter medic bag on my gear line up. I looked around at the various manufacturers and didn’t really see anything that fit my needs. Even though I’m an EMT I was looking for a very basic loadout. My planned load would consist […]
HSGI Bleeder-Blowout Pouch: Designed to hold medical gear and grant immediate access to shears
Recently I’ve been reevaluating my medical needs and carry methods. I’ve been traveling more frequently for business both by plane and rail so weight and bulk are a concern. My usual travel companion is my GORUCK GR1 pack with the stuff I need to work with while being mobile. As an EMT for over twenty […]
215 Gear Bolt Bag: A means to carry essentials needed to live
About a year or so ago I was checking out the 215 Gear website when I came across their Bolt Bag. I liked the concept so I order one in coyote brown. The idea behind this bag is that you can use it as a stand-alone bag or attach it to any molle platform with […]