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. […]
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Tru-Nord Compass | The Most Durable Button Compass
The Tru-Nord compass is a precision instrument, specifically designed for use in wilderness areas, day or night where an accurate, dependable quick reading compass is essential. Some assume that the higher grade button compasses – AA – mean higher quality, but that’s not necessarily true. They are generally plastic and give a general direction for […]
Danner Footwear | Factory Tour
If you’ve served in the US military or have spent significant time hiking trails across North America, I’d bet dollars to doughnuts you have at least a passing familiarity with Danner footwear. While in 2nd Ranger Battalion out of Ft. Lewis, I was issued a set of Danners (the Acadia I believe) as my cold […]
These boots are made for Girls With Guns
As the ol’ saying goes: if you don’t like the weather in Northern Michigan, wait 10 minutes and it’s bound to change. This winter has proven the cliche, with wild swings between wintery weather and spring-like thaws. Climatalogically, 2017 has been warmer and wetter than typical. Consequently creating a perfect testbed for boots. Enter: The Original […]
Kershaw Westin | Daily Duty
Kershaw has been a big name in the knife industry for a long while now. Founded in 1974, these knives have earned a solid reputation among end-users. The Tualitin, Oregon based company offers a lifetime warranty on their knives- even the most inexpensive models. Having heard of Kershaw many times over the years, I was […]
Mountainsmith Roots Collection | The Divide
“Head straight to the trail from campus or the office with the Divide. Features include: side access laptop compartment, right side accessory pocket with cover flap, left side mesh bottle pocket with bungee closure, zippered main compartment with internal organization pockets, interior hanging pocket and sunglass holder, internal hydration sleeve with hose port, EVA frame […]
Crate Club Review | Princeton Tec FRED Headlamp
Crate Club is an interesting beast. The product of our mutual parent company Hurricane Inc., Crate Club is our take on the subscription based box of surprise tactical goodies. The tough part in selling a box of unknown goods is proving the value without ruining the element of surprise. We’ve been asked to review some […]
Rest up and relax with the 12 Survivors Tree Nook Hammock Kit
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – When your mind or body needs a break from high-octane adventures and off-grid thrills, 12 Survivors offers comfort with the Tree Nook Hammock Kit (TS75004K). Comprised of the Tree Nook Hammock (TS75004) and two Tree Nook Straps (TS75004.001), this kit makes just about any off-the-grid location the right spot for rest and […]
NEMO Cosmo Insulated Lite Sleeping Pad
The Nemo Cosmo Insulated Lite Sleeping Pad covers all the basic sleeping needs a backpacker could have.
Morakniv Eldris Pocket Sized Fixed Blade
Style of Knife: Pocket sized Fixed blade. Can also be worn as a neck knife. Blade Length: Blade length is 2.2″ with an overall length of 5.6″ Type of Edge: The blade is a scandi grind making maintenance of this knife a breeze when in the field. Blade and Handle Materials: The blade is made of 12C27, […]