It's easy to be prepared for an emergency you see coming, but that's the thing about emergencies: you rarely do. That's why we try to maintain a simple mindset in our approach to gear reviews--it's not just about the quality of a product or how much it costs, it's also about how … [Read more...]
Crye Precision
Crate Club deal of the day: Crye Precision Soft Armor Insert – 40% OFF
For those of you that do not carry concealed or find yourself at a venue that does not permit that, what can you do to protect yourself from an active shooter? Well if you carry a sling bag or backpack as an everyday carry bag, then you can insert a soft armor panel into the … [Read more...]
CRYE Precision Jumpable Plate Carrier versus the CRYE Jumpable Plate Carrier 2.0
The CRYE Precision Jumpable Plate Carrier (JPC) is a minimalist, lightweight plate carrier. I used the first generation for about a year before it was destroyed by a combat medic and a pair of scissors during an operation. I wore it through a brutal training regimen and a combat … [Read more...]
How to travel with one backpack
These photos and post were taken from Kyle Defoor’s Facebook page. Like I’ve said before, I’ve trained with Kyle and have been following him for several years now. Kyle has a lot of experience with most types of gear and clothing, especially when it comes to travel and shooting. … [Read more...]
Winter Clothing & Footwear Recommendations from a Military Survival Instructor
Not wearing proper clothing or layering correctly while traveling in a snow-laden environment could lead to cold injuries and death. As a survival instructor for the military, I find myself in these environments often and teach others how to effectively travel in them. In the … [Read more...]
Crye Precision EXP 1500 | The day pack for mercenaries
For quite some time now I’ve had my eye on the packs from the infamous Crye Precision. Crye is known throughout the industry as the benchmark in tactical clothing and equipment. So when something as accessible as a backpack hits their shelves, people take notice. No longer do you … [Read more...]
Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniforms for Sale at TacticalGear.com
The U.S. Army and Air Force are transitioning to a new Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms. For the first time, this uniform is available for commercial sale. The Air Force adoption of the pattern along with Army’s approaching mandatory possession date made commercial … [Read more...]