HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The World War I soldier endured bitter cold, poison gas, enemy snipers and a grueling fight from the trenches. The U.S. joined the Allies in 1917, making this year a big one for the WWI Centennial and a fitting time to honor the doughboys. Here are our picks for must-haves on the […]
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Trending Gear: March 2017
Every day, readers like you proudly share photos of their everyday carry on the site. Not only is looking through their pockets this way super interesting, but it’s also a great way to find really cool gear you never even knew existed (yet somehow, suddenly need…). When you hover over an item you like and […]
Protonex Launches Updated Universal Power Kit for EOD Teams
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Massachusetts-based Protonex, a Ballard Power Systems brand that provides portable power solutions to the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, SOCOM, and National Guard, has unveiled its new Universal Power Kit. Based on the company’s SPM-622 Squad Power Manager, it reduces the weight and clutter of the batteries, chargers and power adapters used […]
What You Need To Consider Before Hiking
A few things to consider before heading out: Where are you are headed? The Bull Run Conservancy is located a few miles from my house. The trails are well-marked, the park is not overly large in which to get lost and it is close to emergency services such as Rangers, the police and the city hospital. […]
Redux — Gay for backpacks: the Vertx Gamut Plus
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Gay for backpacks: the Vertx Gamut Plus Chris Hernandez Late last year Vertx released its new “Gamut Plus” backpack. This model is an improvement on the original Gamut, which had slightly less cargo area. Quality remains unchanged; the Gamut Plus maintains the same high production standards as its older […]
BYU Engineers Develop Origami-Inspired Bulletproof Shield for LEOs
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Origami hasn’t exactly taken off as a design trend when it comes to tactical gear, and, if we’re being honest, it probably never will, but that doesn’t make this latest news coming out of Brigham Young University in Utah any less fascinating: a team of mechanical engineers at BYU have developed a lightweight, bulletproof shield with […]
Death and Taxes
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Death and Taxes The phrase “death and taxes” has been around for a couple centuries now. Benjamin Franklin said it (well, wrote it in a letter) most famously: “Our new Constitution is established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to […]
Dead Bird, Gendarmes, and the Spirit of Rescue
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Dead Bird, Gendarmes, and the Spirit of Rescue David Reeder Arc’teryx gear of any line is expensive. Damned expensive — and there’s a reason for that. Not only do they use the best materials they can source (often developed in-house), they design everything with input from professionals whose lives literally […]
Springfield Armory® Announces Gear Up Magazine Madness Promotion
GENESEO, ILL. (2/13/17) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the Gear Up Magazine Madness Promotion. Buyers who purchase a new Springfield Armory® pistol between February 1, 2017, and June 30, 2017, are eligible to receive $180 worth of magazines and free gear from the company. The Gear Up Magazine Madness Promotion offers consumers four […]
Damage Control: EDC AR Pistols & Gear for Treacherous Times
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) “Daddy, I’m scared.” Your heart jumps at the words on your phone. Your 22-year-old daughter volunteers at an inner-city mission church. The surrounding neighborhood has suddenly been transformed into a war zone by protesters ignited by another police shooting and accelerated by politicians bearing agendas. She is safe in the […]