The Griff Pack is named after an NCO that was killed in Tal Afar, Iraq in 2005. “Griff” was known as being tough, versatile, professional, and always with a trick up his sleeve – which is where the Grey Ghost Gear backpack draws its design cues. This is a subtle looking bag that doesn’t draw unnecessary attention, but it […]
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Get a grip with the Astral TR1 Merge boots
A quality pair of boots can make a massive difference in comfort and performance in the field or for everyday wear. In the military, I owned many pairs of high-end combat boots for different environments that are still serviceable to this day, but as a civilian, I prefer boots that are non-tactical looking to keep […]
Hillsound Equipment | Armadillo LT Gaiters
Minor inclement weather should never deter your adventuring. Let nature thin out the crowds and enjoy a little more peace of mind. Winter conditions call for additional gear to accommodate for increased hazards, but you can still hit your favorite trails as long as they don’t get too extreme. A piece of equipment that sometimes gets […]
Army to Test Jungle Combat Boot, Hot-Weather Uniform Next Year
The U.S. Army is set to begin testing its Improved Hot-Weather Combat Uniform and Jungle Combat Boot early next year. Speaking at a media roundtable on Dec. 7, the service confirmed plans to send 65,000 uniforms and around 750 boots to soldiers within the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii this January in time for the Pacific Pathways exercise in February. […]
Sealskinz DragonEye Glove Quick Look
Breathable gloves that are also totally waterproof? Yeah, I had to read it twice as well, but they do exist. The Sealskinz range are renowned for quality and reliability. Any time that I read something that promises to be totally waterproof, the first thing that springs to mind is “we’ll see about that.” I am glad […]