I like gadgets and things in which to carry them. Last year, I fairly assaulted SHOT Show 2012 wearing a Maxpedition Sitka in Khaki. It was just too small for my burden then, and for 2013 I had since added a Canon DSLR. Although a sling bag is easy to access, when filled […]
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First Tactical Tactix 1-Day Plus Backpack
For me, good enough isn’t good enough. No matter what I’m doing I am always striving for perfection, and I expect the gear I use to meet that same standard. Whether it’s a rifle or a backpack I don’t want something that will just meet the bare minimum requirements — I want something that is […]
Backpack Strap by BlackRapid: Review
Stop wasting time pulling your DSLR out of a backpack every time you want to snap a picture. Add convenience and comfort with the BlackRapid Backpack Strap.
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 […]
Bergans of Norway Istinden Pack: Review
The Bergans Istinden pack will take you from the mountain base and back with awesome load-carrying capabilities and comfort.
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 […]
Eberlestock X4 Backpack: Quick Look
Eberlestock packs are well known throughout the world by many hunting, military, and law-enforcement personnel who expect their packs to not let them down. Eberlestock founder Glen Eberle has built his company with the end user in mind; he has stated on numerous occasions that he isn’t afraid to try new things, or try to make existing things […]
Review: Eagle Industries Crossover Pack
Eagle Industries is a world leader in the production of top-quality individual equipment products for the military, homeland security, and law-enforcement agencies. The Crossover Pack is one that not many people know about. I contacted Eagle Industries to get their thoughts behind the design, and basically, they designed it to accommodate the exact needs of what they […]
Quick Look: 5.11 Tactical Rush 72 Backpack
As the name says, this is 5.11 Tactical’s 72-hour pack, and yes there is plenty of space in there. The design of the bag is good and all the various pouches and pockets are well layed out. The pack has a large internal compartment with different pockets inside to allow you organise your kit. There […]