The Petzl Strix IR Headlamp combines incredible quality and function with the ability to have infrared capabilities all in an affordable package. It doesn’t matter if you are an electrician on a construction site or an Infantryman deployed to a combat zone, a good quality headlamp that can be used in multiple configurations can be […]
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SOG Voodoo Hawk Mini: Review
Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps, the tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]
SURVIVAL TIP: CARD GAMES
(Article originally published on Spotter Up) If, after the first twenty minutes, you don’t know who the sucker at the table is, it’s you. ~David Levien and Brian Koppelman, Rounders There are many early examples of playing cards from Egypt, Persian and India but most experts agree that playing cards originated in China. The idea is […]
CAMPING CATAWBA FALLS
Whether you’re looking for a scenic relaxing get-away or an ass kicking hike and adventure, Western North Carolina’s Catawba Falls are the perfect spot to set up camp and take a break from the mundane. Set up camp with just the essentials for a perfect weekend! Catawba Falls is one of Western North Carolina’s exceptional Blue […]
SOG KIKU Small Fixed Blade
Anyone who is part of a profession or hobby that involves bad guys, the outdoors, or hunting adventures can benefit from access to a dependable knife. My personal preference has always been a fixed-blade knife. There are less moving parts (less chance of malfunction) and it generally only involves one action to utilize it (drawing it […]
GRANSFORS BRUK SMALL HATCHET
My experiences with Gransfors Bruk axes and hatches started five years ago. While I’ve had a couple of them, I’ll definitely be keeping the Small Hatchet which I’ve nicknamed the Mighty Mini! In 2009 I decided to pull the trigger and buy my first Gransfors Bruk axe, the Small Hatchet. Why choose this model as […]
UST 5-Liter Lightweight Dry Bag
There’s nothing more annoying then spending a great day on the water only to find your cell phone or wallet marinating in that flimsy Ziploc bag you thought would be good to go. We live in such a wired world these days that our phones, iPods, and GPS units seem to accompany us on any adventure […]
DPX HEFT 12 CHOP
DPx Gear is at it again! After the wildly successfully launch of their DPx HEST/F Urban, an American made folder, the company is back with another new release – the DPx HEFT 12 CHOP. The CHOP, a “Hostile Environment Field Tool”, just launched last week and is currently available as a pre-order on their website. For all intensive purposes, […]
Find the Perfect Camping, Hiking, or Backpacking Destination
Have you ever went backpacking or camping only to find the location was not as advertised? The tool from Hipcamp makes it easy to find the perfect spot.
Review: Streamlight Siege LED Lantern
It’s hard to get excited about a camp light, but a camp light like this does make me excited. Gone are the days of dealing with the glass globes, wicks, and mantles of the Coleman camp lights we all used as kids. The 21st century and the Streamlight Siege has made those obsolete. This compact, […]