Looking to lighten up your long gun? PROOF Research may have the barrel solution for which you’ve been searching. According to their website, PR’s goal is to reduce barrel weight, and from there, to improve barrel accuracy and durability. Depending on the caliber and barrel length, PROOF Research’s carbon fiber wrapped barrels provide up to […]
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Gerber’s Short Stack: Solid State Multi-Tool
I love getting packages in the mail, especially ones from companies like GERBER containing the Gerber Short Stack Multi-Tool. Gerber is an American company based in Portland, Oregon. All Gerber products are designed and engineered in Portland, OR and it is also where many of their products are produced. All Gerber products, bearing their name, […]
Leatherman Super Tool 300, Quick Look
The award-winning Leatherman Super Tool 300 is the multi-tool for the working man. When you’re working with gloves on, the large side cutouts make it easy to grab components, and the rolled handles make for a comfortable grip. Stranded, hard, and regular wire cutters all come standard on the Super Tool 300, and because they’re […]
What does the EDC of a Firefighter/Paramedic look like?
I’ve been a professional firefighter for over two years and am working on my probation at my second department (and what I hope to be my last). As a paramedic for upwards of 8 years, what I carry in my pockets as my EDC (everyday carry) has changed greatly over that time period. Being a […]
Flashlights, weapon lights and your EDC options
Carrying a flashlight is a great idea and can seriously come in handy. It’s one of those tools that when you need one you really need one. There are a lot of light options out there and picking the right one for you can be a bit daunting. That said, carrying anything is better than nothing provided […]
Is the Glock an outdated pistol?
In my humble opinion, no firearm is truly “outdated” if it still goes bang and will allow the shooter to hit what they’re aiming at. The gun is just a tool and you are the weapon — that’s my philosophy about it anyway. If you shoot a particular model of pistol exclusively and do it […]
Gear is life – Life is Gear
There is really no such thing as “gear”. These things, this stuff, these gadgets and guns, these cords, boards and gizmos figuratively and literally represent the circumstances of which life is made up of. Nothing more and nothing less. If we get a new, full suspension, light as hell mountain bike, will we not be […]
Photo of the day: My summer adventure and my day hike loadout
I enjoy photography as well as traveling, hiking, and adventuring. Naturally, my hobbies tend to merge. As much as I enjoy the hiking season, I don’t enjoy the hordes of people that come with it. I travel the tourist hotspots during the offseason but tend to limit myself to local secrets during the summer. Immediately after my […]
MUUL™ Launches the RUCKBUCKET™ 5 Gallon Pack
Portland, OR—MUUL USA™ launches the five gallon RuckBucket™ merging the two most useful ways to carry recreational gear. Your pack should keep your camera safe, your beer cold and your gear organized without costing a whole paycheck. MUUL™ builds ultra-rugged gear that helps you go anywhere and take anything. You’ll wear yourself out before you […]
The RE Factor Tactical Drive-By Kit: For those conducting mobile operations
Driving a truck has a unique set of challenges, one of which is where to stash your gear while you are out and about. I was recently blessed with a new Ram 2500 and the storage bins under the floor mats aren’t very big and the rear seats flip-up to reveal an area where I […]