In Longfellows poem The Rainy Day, he writes, “Into each life some rain must fall”. But in my case, it just seems to be snow at this point. I’m a skier so I love the white stuff between December and March. But it’s now April and the snow just keeps coming. I suppose the silver lining is a few extra days […]
Erik Meisner
The Tradecraft Pants | Insulation System by Outdoor Research
Tradecraft is an old word that used to refer to the work, or craft, of any profession, or trade. It likely acquired its specific association with spy work during World War II, though it is a word most heavily associated with the Cold War. ~vocabulary.com The word Tradecraft can trace its lineage to the Cold […]
The Tradecraft Jacket | Insulation System by Outdoor Research
Tradecraft is an old word that used to refer to the work, or craft, of any profession, or trade. It likely acquired its specific association with spy work during World War II, though it is a word most heavily associated with the Cold War. ~vocabulary.com The word Tradecraft can trace its lineage to the Cold […]
Bullfrog BF100 Bluetooth Music System | by Kicker
Readers may recognize the Bullfrog line by Kicker from a previous review I published on the BF200. I was so impressed with the sound and durability of this portable speaker that I wanted to try the smaller version for travel purposes. Measuring only 9 x 3.3 x 3.3″ and tipping the scales at 1.8 pounds, […]
Sig Sauer P365 vs. Glock 43 | Size matters
Ever since the announcement of Sig’s new P365 micro compact pistol, I’ve eagerly anticipated its arrival. At SHOT Show, I had the pleasure of handling the pistol at the Sig Sauer booth but missed the opportunity to shoot it on Range Day. Apparently, Sig Sauer has their own range day and doesn’t participate in the […]
Watch: The rise and fall of TVs Sons of Guns
Most gun enthusiasts remember Descovery Channels Show, Sons of Guns. Set it Louisiana, Sons of Guns followed the Hayden familys struggling gun shop business. It was a mildly entertaining show that let the viewer behind the scenes of some of their exotic and often ridiculous gun builds. The late Chris Kyle even appeared in one […]
Recycled Firefighter | Front Pocket Wallet
Once and awhile while searching the internet, you come across a really cool product. A product that’s not only made in the USA, but made with repurposed material by an American firefighter. Recycled Firefighter, as the name implies, uses anything from decommissioned fire hose, to old nomex clothing and discarded combat boot leather. They produce […]
MTM Special Ops Watch | Cobra
If you’re like me and aren’t opposed to a little man bling, then you need to peruse the offerings from MTM Special Ops watches. The name says it all, with inspiration from the Special Ops community, these military timepieces feature exotic alloys, carbon fiber and a heavy dose of sex appeal. Last year at Shot […]
Watch: AC-130 Spectre | The Ranger God in the sky
When I was a member of 2/75 Ranger, we trained with several forms of close air support. A-10’s, AH-64 Apache’s and MH-60 DAP’s. But one particular airframe rained supreme. The AC-130 Spectre Gunship or Ranger God in the sky. Built upon the reliable C-130 aircraft, this gunship has a wide variety of weapon systems and […]
Flowfold Denizen LTD 14L Tote | Turning errands into adventures
“In geology, the term Flowfold describes layers of rock that fold smoothly over time without breaking. To us, this word represents the strength of flexibility.” ~flowfold design philosophy. This design philosophy can be felt in every product Flowfold creates. The Denizen LTD 14L Tote is a minimalist tote with the ability to be used as […]