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 feasible a product […]
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Different combat pants compared
In the following video, I take a moment to discuss some of the more popular combat pants designs in use. Taken into consideration is fire retardant properties, knee design, the strength of the material, and weak points based on my experiences. There were designs that were left out for the sake of time but the following are […]
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 have to find employment as a […]
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 availability a necessity. Originally code namedScorpion W2, OCP was officially adopted in 2014 […]
A brief history of bulletproof vests and armor
The evolution of the firearm is an interesting one — from the unknown Chinese origins of gunpowder, to the fire lance, and the slow development of handheld tubes that use gunpowder to force a projectile outward and into an enemy target. By the 1300s, what we consider guns today were well along in development, and […]
Crye Precision Announces Social Media Presence
Brooklyn, NY – Feb. 12, 2018 – Crye Precision, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, has officially launched it’s social media presence, to enhance public education and information on the product offerings and lifestyle of the company. Customers and friends can now follow Crye’s updates […]
Hard Head Veterans ATE Helmet
My initial impression of the Hard Head Veterans ATE Helmet This helmet is the ATE, made by Hard Head Veterans of Colorado. The ATE provides level IIIA ballistic protection and is NIJ certified by National Technical Systems. My experience with ballistic brain buckets started in 2000 with the venerable PASGT. If you’ve worn one, you […]