Traveling this holiday season? If you're anything like me, I feel more comfortable knowing I can still carry a few items for safety and personal protection when traversing the airports and commercial airlines. Over the years of being a gear guy and traveling for my job, I've … [Read more...]
PACE stands for (Primary, Alternate, Contingent and Emergency). For those of you military guys that will sound very familiar. In the Marine Corps, they constantly drilled into us being prepared and having multiple contingency plans. The theory behind the PACE lid is to have a … [Read more...]
“Let the enemy come till’ he’s almost close enough to touch. Then let him have it and jump out and finish him up with your hatchet.” -Maj. Robert Rogers 1759 While the SOG Camp Axe wasn’t designed for warfighting, a hatchet type tool is a great addition to anyone’s loadout. I’ve … [Read more...]
All you have to do is watch the news for a few minutes to be reminded that disaster and chaos can happen anywhere and at anytime. Most experts say that the first 72 hours after the event are the most critical, where food, water and shelter will be in high demand and short supply. … [Read more...]
Reconnaissance teams of all different origins have always been centered around the ability to be a minimalist, highly maneuverable element that can discreetly observe and report on the enemy, providing valuable intelligence for command elements that often dictates when and where … [Read more...]
Having a simple pack outfitted for bad situations is a good idea. For simple day packs you don’t want an overly large pack, however, you do not want a pack so small that it precludes you from carrying the items necessary to your survival. In my time in the military, I’ve used a … [Read more...]
