I would be preaching to the choir if I told you how significant of a tool a knife is for EDC, go-bags, or survival applications. What I seldom see talked about instead are sharpening options for the field. Some argue that a field sharpener isn’t necessary because a quality knife shouldn’t dull so quickly between […]
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Photo of the day: Violent Nomad Go! Bag
“Not all who wander are lost (as long as you have some VN kits with you). The Violent Nomad GO! Bag is always ready, even when you may be slacking. Loaded with tools to promote survival in any environment.” – Clint Emerson Check them out on the Violent Nomad website! *Photos courtesy of 100 Deadly Skills Facebook […]
Adventure ready rucking: Get outside, stay fit and practice preparedness
I have a passion for getting outside and for fitness. Anytime I can combine the two, I’m all in. Hiking is a family favorite for my family. The adventure of going out into the woods and exploring new trails and terrain unlocks the human mind and spirit. I also like rucking for fitness as an […]
The 5.11 Tactical Rush 24 backpack
5.11 Tactical is one of the leading and most recognizable manufacturers of tactical gear. One of their fan favorites is their Rush series of backpacks. 5.11 currently offers their Rush backpacks in three different sizes: Rush 12, Rush 24, and Rush 72. While I don’t have any hands-on experience with the 12 or 72, I have owned […]
One Bag to Carry it All: The Arc’teryx LEAF Khard Backpack
Most everyone carries a bag, whether it’s a backpack, purse, messenger bag, or if you’re a tourist in DC, a fanny pack and FBI hat with CIA shirt. Now, if you were in the military, your bag was a ruck. And if you served a while back, as I did, your ruck had an external frame that […]
Vehicle Preparedness: The Batman Bag
We have published a few articles highlighting vehicle loadouts, but most of those are wrapped around the concept of bugging out. In this article, I’m referring to my backpack as a Batman bag. The term Batman Bag is coined from Pat McNamara’s Sentinel course. One of his breakout sessions deals with vehicle preparedness and the concept […]
Tactical Tailor Bantam: Little Pack, Big World
More space is better was my general approach when I was carrying a pack in the Marines. I wanted the ability to carry more when necessary and didn’t mind toting a half-empty pack. I stubbornly kept that idea as I became a civilian and always went big. This creates some interesting excursions when you move […]
Build a small emergency kit for her as a Christmas gift
It’s that time of year where most guys are wondering what the hell to buy their wife, girlfriend or significant other for Christmas. Depending on what they do on a daily basis for work or commuting you may want to consider getting a few items for her to have on hand in an emergency. Not […]
Direct Action Messenger Bag: A versatile messenger bag for any lifestyle
I am definitely not one to carry a “tactical” bag. Whenever I see someone with anything screaming military it makes me cringe. So when I got this bag, I went into it with hesitation but quickly became friends with it. I have not used a messenger bag since elementary school, however, its efficiency and versatility […]
Executive Protection Travel Backpack: Things to Consider
As is common with us all, we love our gear and we can’t get enough. A common discussion in our Facebook group, The Protective Security Group, is travel gear and equipment. While not meant to be a comprehensive or ‘cookie-cutter’ list, below I share a typical packing of my ‘go-bag’ which I hope you all find useful; […]